It was the first time this year because of a lack of snow, Mark Bickford, president of the Andy Valley Riders Snowmobile Club in Jay, said.
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The secret’s out: Seven waters near Rangeley now open to ice fishing
In a part of the state with few ice fishing opportunities, seven stocked ponds are now open in the winter.
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On Skiing: Safety, it’s up to us
No skier wants that toboggan ride on the slopes, columnist Dave Irons writes. We can avoid that need by following a few simple rules, mostly just common sense.
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Outdoors in Maine: A close shave and a cold save
Columnist V. Paul Reynolds tells a tale of a deer hunt that turned into a fight for survival.
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It’s never too early for children to learn how to cross-country ski
Several Nordic classes around the state are geared toward kids in kindergarten and first grade.
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On Skiing: Guide to joining the ski patrol
Dave Irons, who spent time as Sunday River’s patrol director, gives advice on one way to get a job on skis.
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Outdoors in Maine: Watch out for unsafe ice conditions
Ice conditions vary greatly throughout the state, and while ice conditions may be safe in some spots, conditions can be very dangerous in others.
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Outdoors in Maine: The good and the bad of snowmobiles
The machines can get you to camps on unplowed roads, like columnist V. Paul Reynolds remembers fondly. But he also cautions about the dangers associated with piloting them.
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Maine tech startups arise from increased interest in great outdoors
Investors, entrepreneurs and outdoor industry professionals take notice of the growing interest in the outdoor activities and the new technology-driven ways people are connecting with it.
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Land conservation success stories dotted the state this year
From the Sebago Lakes region to the woods of Moosehead Lake and the waters of Washington County, land parcels have been protected for future generations.