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Downhill Skiing
& Tubing
The Maine Highlands' affordable, family-friendly ski
mountains make it easy to have fun outside in the winter.
BIG SQUAW IN GREENVILLE
bigsquaw.com
Downhill skiing and snowboarding on 30 trails;
cross-country skiing; rentals and lessons
HERMON MOUNTAIN IN HERMON
skihermonmountain.com
Day and night downhill skiing and snowboarding on 20
trails; snow tubing with lift; rentals and lessons
MT. JEFFERSON IN LINCOLN
skimtjefferson.com
Downhill skiing and snowboarding on 12 trails; snow tubing
with rope tow; rentals and lessons. Open dependent on natural
snowfall: call 207-738-2377 or check website for information.
Cross-Country Skiing
& Snowshoeing
One of the best ways to experience the serene calm of Maine’s
woods and lakes in winter is on cross country skis or snowshoes.
The visitor's centers in each area can provide information on
the best trails and help you find places to rent equipment.
Dog Sledding
Guided trips with a professional dog sledding or “mushing”
outfitter are a unique and thrilling Maine winter adventure.
Imagine bounding across the frozen expanse of a remote
lake, surrounded by mountain peaks clad in evergreens,
holding tight to the reins of your dog team as they drive
your sled forward through the deep snow on a fast run.
Wilderness Sled Dog Race
To experience the thrill of dog sledding without stepping on
a sled yourself, come to Greenville in early February for the
Wilderness Sled Dog Race, where mushers and their teams
compete in 30-mile and 70-mile cross-country races.
Dogs bark with excitement and spectators squeeze
in alongside the chute at the race’s start. Once they’re
off, you can enjoy winter activities all day long or trek
to remote checkpoints to watch the teams race through.
Find a spot to cheer the winners at the finish line, then
wrap up the day with a festive community bonfire.
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