SAM Magazine—Jackson, N.H., Nov. 17, 2025—Black Mountain has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Town of Jackson selectboard of unlawfully attempting to revoke the ski area’s alcohol-service rights at its Alpine Cabin without due process. The ski area said the filing was necessary to “protect our business and the future of Black Mountain.”

The lawsuit focused on a regulatory dispute over alcohol service and Black Mountain ownership’s claim that it has the right to operate the Alpine Cabin, a mid-mountain structure with patio where champagne, beer, and fondue are served to guests.

According to the selectboard, the decision followed multiple public-safety and community complaints tied to Alpine Cabin operations. Officials cited a lack of restroom facilities, reports of public urination, lingering cannabis odor, noise and parking impacts, and an “intoxicated patron/driver” incident among the concerns. The board voted 2-0 on Sept. 22 to withdraw its approval of alcohol service at the cabin.

Black Mountain’s statement called the action “unprecedented and unlawful,” pointing to a valid state liquor license and alleging interference with protected business rights. The ski area is seeking compensatory damages and a court order prohibiting further interference.

Town officials have denied Black Mountain ownership’s broader allegations that the dispute is part of a larger campaign of interference. They say they intend to collaborate with the ski area to “succeed while following rules and regulations that all others must follow.”

The ski area said it remains open to “open dialogue and constructive feedback” but will continue to pursue what it described as a campaign for “fairness” and “progress.”

A federal judge has granted Black Mountain a preliminary injunction that temporarily bars the selectboard from enforcing its revocation while the lawsuit proceeds. The order, which Black Mountain posted on its website along with the original filing, preserves the resort’s ability to operate the Alpine Cabin under its existing state liquor license as the dispute moves through the courts.

The legal clash comes amid significant changes at Black Mountain. Under the ownership of Erik Mogensen, who purchased the business in late 2024, the resort has seen major investments in lifts, snowmaking, and other infrastructure. The Black Mountain Community Corporation, the ski area’s financial vehicle, recently completed the land acquisition for Black Mountain, and Mogensen announced plans to transition to a unique ownership model in the spring.