For the most part, downhill resorts can use manmade snow to counter natural shortcomings. But not all slopes have the equipment.
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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.
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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.
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Spruce Mountain Ski Area officials optimistic despite lackluster winter
The ski season was inconsistent due to the fluctuating temperatures and the December storm.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]