It opened in 1971 with two chairlifts and a rope tow, and was operated by the city until 2009, when they leased the area and management rights to McIntyre Ski School, Inc. (now McIntyre Ski Area, LLC) for a 25-year period.

Uncanoonuc fell through, and the city went forward with a development of its own, opening McIntyre a few years later with three runs, two Hall double chairlifts, a handle tow and a brand new lodge.

[3][4] The area was named after T. Edward McIntyre, the first superintendent of the Parks & Recreation Department, and the main force behind starting the Manchester Babe Ruth League.

[5] Since taking over management, McIntyre Ski School has installed Magic Carpet lifts and snowmaking equipment.

They also added a secondary motor in each ski lift, making them capable of running at a lower speed when necessary.