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NORDIC & ALPINE SKIING
WITH THOUSANDS OF MILES OF NORDIC TRAILS
that seem to interconnect every community, plus a few great places
for alpine skiing, winter is when the region really shines for those
who enjoy outdoor winter sports.
Take a wintry walk in snowshoes atop the snow (even in the calm of the night)
to enjoy the solace that brings so many to The County. For those dedicated to
winter sport, connect up with one of the many clubs or facilities and make sure
to get all tuned up or grab some gear in town before you hit the trails.
Some additional ways to make the best of the short but beautiful winter days
include dog sledding, skijoring (Nordic skiing aided by dogs), ice climbing,
fat biking, snow tubing, and even biathlon. For those just out for the fun
of it, there’s ski touring, sledding, pond hockey, or ice-skating on a serene
frozen lake.
The opportunities to keep active continue even once the sun goes down as
many ski centers and mountains offer lighted trails. With a LED headlamp and
a sense of adventure, even the darkened trail becomes easy to navigate. While
you are out there, remember to turn your eyes skyward for the chance to
catch the Northern Lights.
The best thing about wintertime trails is that once the weather turns warm,
most become an ideal location for hiking, trail running, mountain biking,
or even just a walk in the woods.
NORDIC SKI TRAILS ALPINE SKI AREAS
The Nordic Heritage Center
450 Fort Fairfield Rd., Presque Isle
NordicHeritageCenter.org Bigrock Mountain
37 Graves Rd., Mars Hill
BigRockMaine.com
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
33 Paradis Circle, Fort Kent
10thMtSkiClub.org Quoggy Joe
420 Fort Rd., Presque Isle
Facebook.com/QuoggyJoSkiCenter
Four Season Trail Association
425 Spring St, Madawaska
FourSeasonsTrail.org Lonesome Pine Trails
Forest St., Fort Kent
LonesomePines.org
New Sweden Trails
113 Westmanland Rd., New Sweden
Facebook.com/NewSwedenTrails For ski trails and resources in the
area visit SkiMaine.com
For more information about winter sports in the region visit our website
or call Judy at 888-216-2463.
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