The thrill of snowmobile racing returns to Black Mountain. You do not want to miss the roar of engines on the mountain or the opportunity to earn on-snow bragging rights. Each hill climb will feature timed runs to determine seeding, the top eight racers in each class will move on to the Uphill Elimination event. […]
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Sponsored free ski and tube nights
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but, thanks to our sponsors, there is such a thing as free skiing, snowboarding and tubing. With the support of local business, Black Mountain Ski Resort is able to continue our tradition of Sponsored Free Ski & Tube Nights for the ninth season. No gimmicks […]
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Tubing at Black Mountain
Remember those toboggan rides as a kid? Those were fun days. Remember those long hikes back up the hill? And those bruises on your backside from all the bumps? Those parts were less fun. At Black Mountain, the Edge Tubing Park offers all the fun, without the walk or bumps. The Edge Tubing Park features […]
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WinterFest Weekend at Black Mountain
Join us for WinterFest from Feb. 27-March 1, 2015, for a weekend-long celebration of winter. Fireworks, music, horse-drawn wagon rides and more will make Black Mountain Ski Resort the place to be. The weekend kicks off on Friday with live music and on-snow activities all day long. With our low cost lift tickets, there is […]
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Working: Marking time for mountain races
AUBURN — Tom Kendall never planned to keep time. Rather, as the parent of high school competitors who’d wait hours to hear the results of ski races, he wanted to make better use of his time. So, in the mid-1980s, the Auburn computer salesman wrote a program that collected the handwritten, stopwatch scribbles of volunteers […]
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Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Maine is a winter wonderland and its Parks and Public Lands offer ample opportunities to ski and snowshoe. If you are new to either activity, check the year-at-glance event calendar at www.maine.gov for the arrival of the Ski and Snowshoe Trailer at a Park near you and get free use of the gear with your […]
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Get ready for some Maine skiing!
Every year, more than 14 million Americans, many of them seniors, take to the slopes. Aware of their senior clientele, several resorts now offer seasoned skiers discounts on lodging, transportation, lift tickets, ski equipment rentals and more. As with any sport, accidents occur and some skiers, even seasoned veterans, experience injuries. Unfortunately, many of these […]
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What’s new at Maine ski resorts
Also, some of the state’s larger areas and resorts recognizing the value of skiers created by Lost Valley’s learning programs came through with donations as well. As a result, the area will open and money will be spent in more efficient snowmaking and lighting to help with expenses. Make a note to ski Lost Valley […]
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Trends in ski equipment this year
Is this your year for new skis? If it is and you didn’t take advantage of the pre-season sales, you have two choices. Take advantage of demos to find the right ski or rely on the advice of your shop. When I say rely on the advice of your shop, I’m assuming you have a […]
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On Skiing: Another season of Maine skiing begins
Many skiers think of the season being underway when they actually make those first turns. That day for me is well after a number of events leading into the season, and this year was no different. The big preseason ski sales come when a lot of ski areas have homecoming weekends — Columbus Day. With […]