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.
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 fun, there’ s ski touring, sledding, pond hockey, or ice-skating on a serene frozen lake.
© Paul Cyr Photography
The opportunities to keep active continue even once the sun goes down, as many ski centers and mountains offer lighted trails. With an LED headlamp and a sense of adventure, 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 ideal for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, or even just a walk in the woods.
Quoggy Joe, Presque Isle
NORDIC SKI TRAILS
The Nordic Heritage Center 450 Fort Fairfield Rd., Presque Isle NordicHeritageCenter. org
Fort Kent Outdoor Center 33 Paradis Circle, Fort Kent FortKentOC. org
Four Season Trail Association 425 Spring St., Madawaska FourSeasonsTrail. org
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge 97 Refuge Rd., Limestone FriendsofAroostookNWR. org
Woodland Community Trails 844 Woodland Center Rd., Woodland GoAroostookOutdoors. com
Aroostook State Park 87 State Park Rd., Presque Isle Maine. gov / aroostook
ALPINE SKI AREAS
Bigrock Mountain 37 Graves Rd., Mars Hill BigRockMaine. com
Quoggy Joe 420 Fort Rd., Presque Isle Facebook. com / QuoggyJoSkiCenter
Lonesome Pine Trails Forest St., Fort Kent LonesomePines. org
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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