Columnist Dave Irons cuts through all the different storylines on the slopes to preview a non-skiing event at the Auburn ski area.
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Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: Lost Valley makes it snow in Auburn
Snowmakers working around the clock to hit their mark – opening day at Auburn ski area.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
On Skiing: Tuning up for another season on the slopes
In his first column of the season, Dave Irons discusses tuning, catalogs and Pleasant Mountain being Pleasant Mountain, again.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Lost Valley celebrates Halloween early with trunk or treat
Photographs and a video from Sunday’s annual Fall Festival at Auburn ski area.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine Summit Trek for Tree raises up Tree Street Youth
The climbing challenge will be held at Lost Valley on Sunday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: Picture perfect day at Lost Valley
The Auburn ski and snowboard area was the place to be on the first day of school vacation.
Posted inLocal Sports, Outdoors, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
On Skiing: It isn’t easy, but high school skiers deserve fan support
High school racers often provide their own equipment, which is expensive, and usually compete without much of a crowd, Dave Irons writes.
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On Skiing: Maine’s ski areas moving on from COVID-19 pandemic
The state’s ski hills are still following government guidelines, but they are able to offer more to skiers this winter.
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On Skiing: Things to consider when choosing new skis
Dave Irons suggests trying race skis and questions the need for wide skis. He also seeks help from Lost Valley skiers for a book he is writing.