Two weeks ago, Lost Valley was on my calendar because there were a couple of events I wanted to check out. Saturday there would be a USSA Level 100 coaches’ clinic, and the J. P. Parisien race was scheduled for Sunday. Any skier remembers that Saturday — rain and freezing rain. Not wanting to drive […]
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Blustery day fails to chill kids’ fun at Lost Valley biathlon
AUBURN — About 20 athletes braved frigid conditions Sunday at Lost Valley to compete in a paintball biathlon. In a small building adjacent to the lodge, 12 kids, mostly about 10 and 11 years old, chattered noisily as one of the mothers pinned and repinned competitor numbers on their jackets. With no adult competitors in sight early […]
Lake Auburn Half, 5K and Bike Tour draws record numbers, despite the weather
AUBURN — Close to 800 people took to the route around Lake Auburn to participate in the Lake Auburn Half, 5K and Bike Tour (LAHM) on Sept. 8. One hundred seventy-three of the participants were children taking part in the kids’ run. It was a challenging and fun way to support the community. Though a […]
Maine Ski Hall of Fame inducts 8 new members tonight
AUBURN — The Maine Ski Hall of Fame is inducting eight new members for their contributions to skiing in Maine. A sold-out induction ceremony and banquet is being held Friday at Lost Valley ski area. The Class of 2013 includes three US Ski Team members — one Nordic, one alpine and one disabled — an […]
Lost Valley race will be good practice for the zombie apocalypse
AUBURN — On your mark, get set: Braaaaaainnns. Organizers behind the new Zombie Mountain Challenge have designed a course that will have runners zigzagging up and down the mountain at Lost Valley, dodging zombies. It will be held at night, under the lights, on Oct. 26. Registration opened Thursday. “You can’t have a zombie thing […]