The Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum is pleased and honored to induct nine individuals into its Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. Tickets for the reception and induction are available online at maineskiandsnowboardmuseum.org. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who bring distinction to Maine through competition as athletes […]
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Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum carves sport’s colorful history
The small museum in Carrabassett Valley takes on the big job of chronicling the state’s 100-year history of recreational skiing.
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Maine ski history by the numbers
5,000 years: Estimated number of years humans have skied. 1870: Year Swedes settled in New Sweden and introduced skiing to Mainers. 1890: Year Finns brought the sport to the Oxford Hills. 1905: Year first ski-making business opened in Maine 1907: Year it closed. $1.75: Cost of riding a snow train from Portland to western Maine […]
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About the Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum
Location: Sugarloaf Access Road, Carrabassett Valley Current hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday (hours change with the seasons) Admission: Free Contact: [email protected]; 207-237-0064