There is a saying around Sugarloaf: “The road to the U.S. Ski Team runs down Narrow Gauge.” That can be taken in two ways. One is the many championships that have been held at Sugarloaf. The very origins of the resort can be found in the desire for the Maine ski council to find a […]
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On Skiing: Getting ready for spring; Check in with ski patrol
While this season has been a great improvement over last year, the thaws have been tough. We went from fabulous mid-winter conditions to spring in a couple of days, and as the first of March hit, the snow guns were fired up. Ski areas always hope they will have all the snow they need by […]
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On skiing: More ski for the money
Before heading over to Loon Mountain to check out some of next year’s new skis, I was thumbing through a golf magazine and caught a review of new drivers. What really grabbed my attention was the cost. One was mentioned as being lower priced at $350! Most were $450 to $500. And that’s just for […]
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On Skiing: The internet has many useful offerings for skiers
How many ski-related email lists are you on? Between ski reports direct from some ski areas and various blogs, I have lost count. In addition, there are websites I use regularly to locate information to pass along here. From ski areas, I receive different kinds of email blasts. Some send daily ski reports, which often […]
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On skiing: Great month of skiing ahead in February
Maybe it’s a sign of age that I now enjoy special events at ski areas. My attitude of, “who cares, let’s go skiing,” seems to have mellowed, and when I attend an event like the 100th Anniversary of the Chisholm Ski Club, I often don’t bother to boot up. On this occasion, I was told […]
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On Skiing: Pro ski racing tour returning returning in March
In 1975, Jeff Lathrop, a former ski racer and coach, and Mike Collins wanted to start a New England pro ski racing tour. Along with Ed Rogers, then owner of the Red Stallion, Sugarloaf’s favorite watering hole, they came up with their “B” tour. Bob Beattie, a former US Ski Team Coach and ABC ski […]
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On Skiing: Ski clubs are a vital part of skiing
Here is a bit of trivia. Which state has the most ski club members? While most skiers might answer one of the well-known ski states the real answer was Florida. That may have changed, but the others in the top three were Texas and Georgia. Of course, none can rival the Ski Club of Great […]
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On Skiing: Season already booming in many locations
My goal of more skiing is getting on track. I made a mid-week visit to Shawnee Peak and found plenty of perfectly groomed trails, something common this season with all the natural snow. One of the more interesting attractions at Shawnee is watching some of the regulars. Riding the Pines Quad, I couldn’t miss a […]
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On Skiing: The road to the top of Alpine ski racing
By now, many Maine skiers know that the U.S. Alpine Championships will come to Sugarloaf on March 24-29 and the best ski racers on the U.S. Ski Team will be in the competition. We also know there will be some Canadian skiers in the races and some up-and-coming young Maine skiers will also get to […]
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On Skiing: Local ski schedules packed as weather finally cooperates
As we head into the new year, the outlook is far better than a year ago. Last year’s vacation was at best marginal, while this year we had plenty of skiing, and a busy January is shaping up. This past week’s snow was an added bonus. A check of coming events shows a long list […]