The thrill of snowmobile racing returns to Black Mountain! Two events this winter will showcase the roar of engines on the mountain with the top drivers earning on-snow bragging rights. Each Hill Climb will feature timed runs to determine seedings followed by the elimination races. During the elimination races, snowmobiles will race head-to-head to determine […]

Remember those toboggan rides as a kid? Those were fun days. Remember those long, long, long walks back up the hill? Remember 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 […]

For more than 40 years, Black Mountain of Maine has been acknowledged as one of the finest Nordic skiing facilities for recreation and competition in North America. Black Mountain’s trails were developed by Rumford’s Chummy Broomhall, a two-time Olympian, designer of the Lake Placid and Squaw Valley Olympic cross-country trails and Nordic snow grooming pioneer. […]

Families have been coming to Black Mountain for years making memories and creating family traditions, and Black Mountain seeks to help families have more fun on snow. We truly enjoying helping each member of the family become lifelong skiers. To achieve this goal, we’ve designed our Ski School to be welcoming, informative and fun. It’s […]

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but there is free skiing and snowboarding. Thanks to the support of local business, Black Mountain is bringing back Free Ski Nights for a sixth season. Free Ski Nights are exactly what they sound like: you can ski or snowboard for free from 4-9 p.m. […]

A tech-lover’s dream Give the gift of entertainment while helping a loved one get organized and simplify their life. The Android-powered Motorola ELECTRIFY from U.S. Cellular is the perfect gift for on-the-go techies. Complete with a handy kickstand, this smartphone features a dual-core processor and a host of multimedia features. Stream live movies in high […]

It’s holiday time, and that means it’s a great time to gather your friends and family for a fun holiday gathering. Here are a few tips for making your party enjoyable and memorable. 1. Decorate with color. Nothing says “it’s the holidays” like bright pops of holiday colors. White tablecloths set a classic wintery mood, […]

Fiction: Ready Player One By Ernest Cline In the year 2044, the division between haves and have-nots has widened to the point that living conditions for the great mass of humanity are so poor that life within a comprehensive global online Role Playing Game called OASIS is vastly superior to life outside it. Here’s the […]

Everyone’s got a grandma that can make a casserole better than anyone else. Everyone’s got that secret family recipe that’s been passed down to each generation. And, everyone’s got that one food that is an absolute weakness that they just can’t say no to. Luckily, saving and sharing those delicious delicacies is easier than ever […]

e-Reader sales are expected to double, this holiday season, to an estimated 24.5 million units sold, according to IMS Research. With so many readers likely to find a new digital device under their trees, authors would do well to publish their own eBook in time for the holidays. Resources like Lulu, the leader in self-publishing, […]