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‘Après COVID,’ Maine skiers continue to flock to the slopes
Ski industry experts say early signs point to another strong year after a record-breaking 2021-22 season.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News
Maine DEP approves expansion of Sugarloaf’s West Mountain
Key approval sets the stage for $104 million project.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
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.
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, News
As storm nears, some Maine businesses watch for first snowflakes of winter
The predicted weather over the next few days could be an early Christmas gift for some snow-starved businesses in southern Maine. For others, it’s business as usual.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain Ski Slope announces new manager, ticket program
Zak Toothaker has been named manager of the ski area in Jay, and a new program will offer discounts to skiers looking to check out other ski areas in the region.
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Ski swaps offer Midcoast residents bargains and community
Ski swaps in Brunswick and Freeport this weekend will provide a great opportunity for newbies and experts alike to score a bargain on winter sports gear, according to organizers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
Improvements to Kansas trail among upgrades for 2022-2023 season.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Outdoors, Skiing
As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Facing the effects of climate change, skiers want to save their snow — and their sport
There are few places where climate change is as tangible as in the Alps; Europe’s largest mountain range has been warming at twice the global average.