BETHEL — Surreal is the word 17-year-old Tyler Hamel uses to describe how he feels after earning World Cup stats in December and January which could potentially lead to a spot on the US Ski and Snowboard Olympic team come winter. “It’s crazy because at this point last year, I was more worried about making […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local Sports
Photo album: Rail Jam on the slopes
The lifts at Lost Valley have stopped for the season. But that did not stop skiers and boarders from getting a free lift to the top for Saturday’s Towpro Tow Jam.
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Snowboarders escaped monster avalanche, but not the law
Two Colorado snowboarders who triggered a slide that destroyed an expensive avalanche mitigation system have been charged with reckless endangerment, and prosecutors are seeking $168,000 in damages.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo album: Lost Valley skiers enjoy some powder
Masks and a foot of fresh snow hide smiling faces at Auburn ski area.
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Photo Album: Lost Valley skiers enjoy ideal conditions Sunday
Auburn ski area bustling Sunday with skiers and snowboarders.
Posted inSkiing, Varsity Maine
Two Gould Academy athletes competing overseas
Skier and snowboarder from Bethel school competing in Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland.
Posted inNational Sports
17-year-old Chloe Kim soars to halfpipe gold
BONGPYEONG, South Korea — The gold medal had been secured, the desire to eat a breakfast sandwich had been conveyed to the world, and the starburst had been completed. She stood at the top at Pyeongchang Halfpipe and had only one thing left to do, the thing she loved most, the most peaceful thing in […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Bring on the snow
AUBURN — When Jeremy Petrocelli started snowboarding 25 years ago, it was such a novelty that he remembers riding the chairlift at Sunday River with his father and his dad pointing out, “Look, there’s another one.” Today, more than a quarter of the people hitting those same slopes are snowboarders and he’s selling boots and boards […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Black Mountain to host ‘Donation Sun-Day
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine will close for the season Sunday with skiers and snow-tubers paying whatever they can afford, marketing director Paige Carter said. “Last year, we closed on March 24, three weeks earlier than we’re closing this year,” she said. “As a result, we decided to try something different for our closing […]
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Peru snowboarder heading to nationals
PERU — At age 6, Oscar DeRoche was given a choice by his parents — skiing or snowboarding. Seeing a video of Olympic snowboarder Shaun White left a lasting impression that made the choice an easy one. Now 17, Oscar is heading for the USA Snowboarding Association national championships on April 2 in Copper, Colo. […]