The U.S. Nationals at Sugarloaf will serve as the backdrop for a family reunion of sorts for Ryan Cochran-Siegle. “My mom and dad are coming,” said the Starksboro, Vermont skier, who was already at Sugarloaf on Wednesday competing in the first day of the NorAm finals. “I’m excited to be here and happy that nationals […]
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U.S. Alpine Championships: Resi Stiegler's love for skiing endures frustrations and hardships
Resi Stiegler, of the United States, competes during a women’s World Cup slalom ski race in Zagreb, Croatia, on Jan. 3, 2017. Resi Stiegler is having one of those seasons. On the slopes, everything is dialed in for the veteran U.S. Ski Team member. She’s healthy and says her skiing is some of the best […]
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U.S. Alpine Championships: Jitloff hoping to start hot streak at Sugarloaf
Tim Jitloff of the U.S. Ski Team crashes a gate during the first run of the giant slalom race on Narrow Gauge at Sugarloaf in 2015. Jitloff won the giant slalom title during the U.S. Alpine Championships. The man to beat in giant slalom at this year’s U.S. Alpine Championships has been a man beaten […]
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Sugarloaf gears up for US Alpine Championships
CARABBASSET VALLEY — Maine is gearing up to host some of the nation’s top skiers. The U.S. Alpine Championships kick off this weekend at Sugarloaf ski area with skiers arriving after the World Cup wrapped up in Colorado. The event is a major ski development tool, pitting top skiers from regional teams around the U.S. […]
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On Skiing: U.S. Nationals returns to a familiar place
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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Alpine skiing: Maranacook in control in Class B championships
RUMFORD — Nick Newman and Curtis Gauvin have Mountain Valley in third place after the first day of the Class B boys’ Alpine skiing state championships. Newman had the best showing of Tuesday’s giant slalom competition at Black Mountain of Maine. Newman skied his first run of the day in 46.76 seconds and his second […]
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Titcomb Mountain to host the Titcomb Challenge
FARMINGTON — On Wednesday, February 22 Titcomb Mountain will host the Titcomb Challenge, run by students from the University of Maine at Farmington Alpine Operations Certificate Program. The twelve hour event will include a variety of races, competitions and fun for all ages. The event will coincide with Titcomb’s spaghetti dinner from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. […]
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On Skiing: Reynolds will always be 'Coach,' and not just at UMF
Among my favorite ski days over the years have been the days when I’ve met with Tom Reynolds to spend a day on the slopes. I had planned on such a day this season but when I called to suggest we get together, I learned that Tom had retired from not just ski teaching and […]
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H.S. Alpine skiing: Maranacook, Mountain Valley lead KVAC/MVC championships
Winthrop’s Maguire Anuszewski exits the flush at the top of the headwall during his second run at the KVAC/MCA Championships at Ticomb Mountain in Farmington yesterday.Mountain Valley’s Alecia Bolduc prepares to take her second run at the KVAC/MCA Championships at Ticomb Mountain in Farmington yesterday.Oxford Hills Caroline Burns enters the delay at the top of […]
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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 […]