While it does not receive a lot of snowfall, Thunder Ridge does have snowmaking capabilities which can cover 95% of the mountain.

Because it is open at night, Thunder Ridge is a haven for high school ski racing.

In 1958 a T-Bar opened at then Birch Hill[8]- servicing the main part of today's ski area.

Sometime in the 1960s, a Borvig double chairlift was installed to the summit; it remains the area's longest and oldest lift.

In the early 2000s, four Magic Carpet lifts were installed on Thunder Ridge to replace the Tows.