CARABBASSET VALLEY — Maine is gearing up to host some of the nation’s top skiers.
The U.S. Alpine Championships kick off this weekend at Sugarloaf ski area with skiers arriving after the World Cup wrapped up in Colorado.
The event is a major ski development tool, pitting top skiers from regional teams around the U.S. against U.S ski team veterans.
It’ll be the sixth time Sugarloaf has hosted the event.
Sugarloaf will host the newly instated U19 and U21 Junior National Championships immediately after the U.S. Championships.
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Complete coverage of the the U.S. Alpine Championships includes:
- Race and skier stories
- Live updates during the races
- Race schedule
- How to navigate the Narrow Guage at Sugarloaf
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