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By Hilary Nangle on February 23, 2010
Yes! It’s finally snowing in western Maine’s mountains: No PR hype here, I’m looking out my window near Sugarloaf and it’s white, white, white, with snow predicted to continue into Thursday. Total accumulation? Forecasters are using the word feet. So dust off your skis and snowbaords, and take advantage of some of these lift ticket [...]
Posted in Deals, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Black Mountain, Camden Snowbowl, Deals, lift tickets, Maine, Maine skiing, Mat. Abram, Saddleback, Shawnee Peak, ski discounts, Skiing/Riding, snowboarding, specials, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Titcomb |
By Hilary Nangle on February 7, 2010
Nice story in today’s New York Times about the Maine Winter Sports Center and the upcoming Olympic Games in Vancouver. If you’re a skier, snowshoer, or snowmobiler, you should put Aroostook on your Bucket List. Maine’s northernermost county has prime snowmobiling trails, excellent groomed and tacked cross-country trails, and bountiful back-country wilderness for skiing and [...]
Posted in Aroostook County, Events, Free Stuff | Tagged Aroostook County, biathlon, Maine winter sports center, northern Maine, Skiing/Riding, snow, snowmobiling, snowshoeing |
By Hilary Nangle on January 29, 2010
Bethel is another wonderful winter destination for skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, or just hanging out, and The Bethel Inn Resort put yous smack dab in the middle of town. Here’s the deal, book a two-night Stay & dine package and get a third night of lodging free. Rates begin at $99 midweek per person, per night/$129 [...]
Posted in Deals, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Resorts, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Bethel, Bethel Inn Resort, cross-country skiing, Maine, packages, Skiing/Riding, Stay & Dine, Sunday River, winter |
By Hilary Nangle on January 29, 2010
Read my Boston Globe story about some of the wonderful reasons to visit Camden in Winter.
Posted in Events, Food, Lodging, Penobscot Bay, Shopping, Skiing/Riding | Tagged Activities, Camden, Dining, Lodging, Maine, Skiing/Riding, what to do in Camden in winter, winter |
By Hilary Nangle on January 20, 2010
Tucked in the folds of western Maine’s snowy White Mountains, Bethel is idyllic anytime—think ivy-covered prep school, historical homes, white steepled churches, and country inns—but in winter, it’s an especially cozy retreat. Normally rather sleepy, it wakes from hibernation for WinterFest, Jan. 23-31. This year’s events and activities include: • guided snowshoe tours at the [...]
Posted in Events, Lodging, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Bethel, hot air ballons, ice carvings, ice skating, Maine, Mt. Abram, rail-jam, Skiing/Riding, snow sculptures, snowmobile hill climb, snowshoeing, Sunday River, White Mountains, WinterFest |
By Hilary Nangle on December 18, 2009
Here’s one (make that four) more reason to visit the Loaf this winter. Little Feat kicks off Sugarloaf’s winter concert series on Saturday, Jan. 16 (and now I’ll have Dixie Chicken playing in the background of mind all day). Others headlining this year’s lineup are: • Rusted Root, Feb. 6 • Grace Potter, March 13 [...]
Posted in Acadia, Events, Greater Portland | Tagged Concert series, Grace Jones, Little Feat, Maine, Rusted Root, Rustic Overtones, Skiing/Riding, Sugarloaf |
By Hilary Nangle on December 17, 2009
A reminder that Sunday River is celebrating its 50th anniversary season this weekend with all sorts of activities and deals. Given all the recent snow in them thar hills, it should be a must. The big shindig is Saturday. Expect live entertainment, huge fireworks, and a Viking look-alike contest (would I kid you? Think back, [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged 50th anniversary party, Bethel Maine, Maine, Skiing/Riding, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on November 25, 2009
Just in case you’ve missed it, Seth Wescott’s proposal is all the buzz in Carrabassett Valley. The guy’s got it dialed, and if anyone can make it happen, he can. Two stories in the Irregular (one, two) give the background, and a video show’s Seth’s original presentation to the town. Gotta like it.
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Carrabassett Valley, Maine, Seth Wescott, Skiing/Riding, Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf gondola |
By Hilary Nangle on November 9, 2009
Yup, you read that right. Sunday River is open. Sugarloaf, as seen by this Nov. 5 photo, has begun snowmaking and is targeting a Nov. 20 opening. Saddleback is aiming for Nov. 27. So clean and wax the boards, find the mittens and socks, and get ready for the slopes. A good place to pick [...]
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine, Saddleback, Ski area opening dates, Skiing/Riding, snowmaking, Sugarloaf, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on October 1, 2009
Nothing prettier than a frost of snow against turning leaves. Check out this photo from Saddleback, taken this morning. And wait until another week or so, when the foliage gets closer to peak, then it will be spectacular.
Posted in Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine foliage, Saddleback, Skiing/Riding, snow |
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