Many Maine ski areas relatively confident despite uncertain winter

For the most part, downhill resorts can use manmade snow to counter natural shortcomings. But not all slopes have the equipment.

Photo Album: Lost Valley Ski Area ramps up snowmaking

The Auburn ski area hopes to start its season this weekend — a week ahead of the scheduled Dec. 13 opening.

There’s a whole lot of shaking going on at Lost Valley Ski & Snowboard area

Owners investing around $1 million to upgrade the skier experience adding a lift, snowmaking capability, lights and skiable terrain.

Spruce Mountain Ski Area officials optimistic despite lackluster winter

The ski season was inconsistent due to the fluctuating temperatures and the December storm.

Spring snowstorm prompts Lost Valley to reopen for 3 days

The Buzz: Miller Fitness moves into Auburn Mall replacing Orange Circuit Fitness; Former Pineland Lumber Co. site back up for sale.

Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy

The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine's trails.

Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions

A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.

Photos: Skiing vacation in Farmington

Learning to ski in Farmington.

Lost Valley Ski Area operations manager Adam Meserve doesn’t get to ski as much as you might think

Working: Meserve works seven days a week in ski season, tending to whatever needs to be done. And there's always something that needs to be fixed.

Maine ski history by the numbers