In his first column of the season, Dave Irons discusses tuning, catalogs and Pleasant Mountain being Pleasant Mountain, again.
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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: New Sunday River lift will benefit all skiers
Also, Dave Irons looks back at T-bars and roles they played at Maine ski areas.
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On Skiing: Kendall, Taylor were major contributors to Maine skiing
Also, Dave Irons writes, the season is underway at some resorts while others will open soon.
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On Skiing: Time to get ready for spring conditions
Waxing and wardrobe are crucial to enjoying warmer ski days.
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Mountain Top Lobster Bake at Shawnee Peak
BRIDGTON — Shawnee Peak is hosting the second and final Mountain Top Lobster Bake of 2018 on Saturday, July 28. Attendees will be treated to views of the Presidential Range and the White Mountains as they ride the Summit Triple Chair. They’ll enjoy lobster, steamers, corn, side salads, beer and wine, all while watching the […]
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On skiing: Catching up with Greg Stump
One week ago, I got a call from Greg Stump. He had heard about my book on Shawnee Peak and Pleasant Mountain and was looking for a copy. Most Maine skiers familiar with Stump’s films and background know that he grew up skiing at Pleasant Mountain, where as part of a Junior Masters program, he […]
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Shawnee Peak racers go to the mattresses
Adam Armington of Lovell, Maine, right, holds on as his team goes airborne as they cross the finish line during The Mattress Race at the Shawnee Peak ski area, Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Bridgton. The annual late-season event had a theme of “a tropical vacation,” but racers had to deal with mid-winter conditions and […]
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On Skiing: Getting started depends on skill level, snow level
Making those first turns of the season has changed over the years. During my ski patrol days the decision wasn’t in my hands. I had to be there the first weekend day the mountain was open. As patrol director, I had to see that the rescue toboggans were properly packed and placed at the top […]
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On skiing: The “favorite” ski area question, answered
The one question I’m asked repeatedly and cannot answer is, “What’s your favorite ski area?” If I choose an area, and the answer winds up in print or elsewhere widely known, I will have folks at one ski area happy and at least a half dozen unhappy. And that only includes Maine. What about New […]