Big Squaw Mountain Ski Area

Incredible mountain with amazing views and huge potential. Also, before you get judgmental… In her article “Reclaiming the word ‘Squaw’ in the Name of the Ancestors,” Dr. Bruchac wrote the following excerpt about the meaning of squaw. “The word has been interpreted by modern activists as a slanderous assault against Native American women. But traditional Algonkian speakers, in both Indian and English, still say words like ‘nidobaskwa’=a female friend, ‘manigebeskwa’=woman of the woods, or ‘Squaw Sachem’=female chief. When Abenaki people sing the Birth Song, they address ‘nuncksquassis’=‘little woman baby’.” “I understand the concern of Indian women who feel insulted by this word, but I respectfully suggest that we reclaim our language rather than let it be taken over,”
Oct 27th, 2021

How about FOSM consider a new name. Unfortunately one stars are only going to keep coming. The time is now for progressive change. Be that change.
Sep 17th, 2021

"Squaw" is a derogatory word used to denigrate Native American women. Change your name already. It's 2021, not 1873.
Aug 31st, 2021

Aug 23rd, 2021

Really nice staff, snow was awesome, and I really appreciated that they set up an outdoor grill so we could buy lunch without going indoors during covid. The upper mountain has been closed for about ten years which is a shame, the open area is a little small (but still worth skiing, especially for a $30 ticket).
Mar 7th, 2021