What exactly is a ‘goofy Betty’? Are you familiar with an ‘Ollie’? These are only a few of the expressions used by snowboarders, from the very young to the very young at heart.Airdog: A snowboarder who prefers jumps and aerial tricks.Bail: Crashing or falling.Beat: Something that is not good.Betty: Female.Boost: Catching air when performing a […]

3 Maine’s snowmobiling season generally begins in December and lasts through the end of March.3 Maine has an outstanding variety of snowmobile trails, from mountain areas near Rangeley to the woods around Moosehead Lake and the open spaces in Aroostook County.3 There are more than 12,500 miles of snowmobile trails in Maine including 546 miles […]

March 28, 2004 Join Maine’s maple producers each spring as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday – the day when sugar makers around the State open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to join them in their rites of spring – making maple syrup.Here’s your chance to see first hand how 40 gallons of […]

Friday, February 64 5-9 p.m. – Family Ski Night – discounted tickets and rentals Lost Valley4 5-8 p.m. – Hay Wagon Rides, Lost Valley – free4 5 p.m. – Family Movie Night Double Feature4 6-9 p.m. – Bonfire and Kiddy Sledding Lost Valley4 7 p.m. – Closing – Ian Barkley playing rock favorites, Lost Valley, […]

Pineland Farms Outdoor Recreation Center is located on the lower level of Windham Hall. Operated by local outdoor retailer Gorham Bike and Ski, the ski center offers skiers, snowshoers and outdoor enthusiasts a place to gather rent or purchase skis and trail passes.It also houses a waxing room equipped with all the bells and whistles […]

Less than 65 years since the first rope tow was introduced in Maine, you can now downhill ski on more than 450 trails at more than 20 ski areas. Discover our high-speed lifts, state-of-the art snowmaking and genuine Maine hospitality. You can learn to ski or snowboard with exceptional instructors and tackle the steepest trails […]

Snowmobiling is a thriving winter sport in Maine, a result of what many consider to be the finest trail system in North America. Spanning over 12,000 groomed miles and connecting the most beautiful areas of Maine to New England and Canada, this trail system provides not only incredible scenery, but a dedicated network of communities […]

Surfing on snow not just for kids By Denise ScammonSun Journal Staff The electronic Encyclopdia Britannica describes snowboarding as a “winter sport that evolved from skateboarding and surfing. Three main styles of competition exist: Alpine, freestyle and boardercross. Developed in the 1960s, snowboarding is believed to have originated in the United States, where several inventors […]

This year’s news in ski equipment is a simple continuation of recent seasons. The combination of new materials, technology and construction techniques has given skiers higher performance in several ways. Skis now deliver higher performance in much shorter lengths, and this year’s models are shorter still. Boots are easier than ever to fit, and that […]

The first 10 members of Maine’s newly formed Ski Hall of Fame were inducted at Lost Valley Oct. 24. These Maine skiers who have left an indelible mark on Maine skiing, though competition, teaching or building the sport filled the augural class.The first class includes Olympic Cross Country skier Chummy Broomhall, internationally-known ski jumper Aurele […]