... it was Lookout Mountain. This popular mountain went from an under-explored hiking spot to a beloved ski area that helped launch the sport of skiing in America. Over the last 12 years, Cranmore has become a vibrant year-round resort. The Lookout is the next chapter of Cranmore’s base area development plan, including Fairbank Lodge, Kearsarge Brook, Artist Falls Lodge and Fairfield Inn & Suites North Conway.