Capers win boys Alpine title, Maranacook takes girls championship.
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Extreme skiing legend visits Black Mountain of Maine
RUMFORD — Extreme skier Glen Plake and his wife, Kimberly, rolled into Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, Jan. 19, in their 38-foot custom Freightliner rig to ski the glades, chat with people and inspire a new generation of skiers. Plake is known for his appearances in extreme ski movies by Greg Stump and his […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Black Mountain offers ski patrol program to students
RUMFORD — Ski patrol apprentice Maia Belskis, 17, of Rumford, finds it rewarding to know she can help if someone gets hurt skiing. The Mountain Valley High School junior is in her third year participating in Black Mountain of Maine’s Ski Patrol Apprenticeship program. It gives Mountain Valley students the opportunity to learn about the […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
On Skiing: It's early, but the season is already in full swing
Each fall has a number of milestones leading up to the ski season. Columbus Day weekend is homecoming for several ski areas, with many skiers showing up to secure their season passes. Whether it’s foliage viewing chairlift rides, craft fairs or such events as Sunday River’s wife carrying race, the weekend is always a busy […]
Posted inConnections, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web
Black Mountain music festival a hit
Darryl Farrington, left, and Chris Winter of Backwoods Roasting hold the winning trophy for the BBQ Cook-off at Black Mountain’s first music festival Sept. 29 in Rumford. The fundraiser was attended by more than 200 people and featured the 207 Diesels Truck Show, mini golf, children’s activities and music by Michael Krapovicky, Joe Montimurro and […]
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Wendall "Chummy" Broomhall
RUMFORD — A Celebration of Life with Military Honors was conducted for Olympian Wendall “Chummy” Broomhall, of Rumford, Saturday, July 27, at Black Mountain of Maine on the Glover Road, Rumford, with the Rev. Douglas Dunlap officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., […]
Posted insj-web, Varsity Maine
PHOTOS: Maine fourth at Eastern Nordic high school championships
Teams of high school skiers from Maine, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts are competing for the NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association) High School Championships at Black Mountain in Rumford this weekend. Each state’s team consists of 24 boys and 24 girls. Vermont leads the team standings after three events. Sunday’s mixed relay is […]
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EL girls, Oxford Hills boys play second fiddle at Class A Alpine championship
Edward Little’s Jordan Cummings cross blocks a gate during her second run in the slalom event at the Class A Alpine championships at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. Cummings finished 14th helping her team come away with a second-place finish overall. (Brewster Burns photo) RUMFORD — There were bright spots for Edward Little and […]
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Chicks With Sticks to bring on island fever
Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford, is hosting the Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers for an Island Fever apres-ski party in the Last Run Pub from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Tropical wear is encouraged, but not mandatory. There is no cover charge. From left are Jill Longstaff, Josh Caron, Diane Mawhinney and Dee […]