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Skiing in Maine: What to do when the mountain is closed

by Josh Christie March 29, 2020March 26, 2020

Or more accurately, when there is no skiing in Maine. What does an avid skier do when ski resorts have all shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus?

Outdoors, Sports

After a long day on the slopes, nothing satisfies like a good, local brew

by Josh Christie March 8, 2020March 7, 2020

Many ski hills accommodate with adjacent breweries. And there is no shortage of beers named for ski mountains and trails.

Business, Outdoors, Sports

Skiing in Maine: Sunday River adds an unusual amenity

by Josh Christie February 16, 2020February 15, 2020

The ski resort opens a co-working space mere feet from its ski hills.

Business, Local & State, News

Saddleback finally has a new owner, with plans to reopen slopes next season

by Peter McGuire January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Arctaris Impact Fund finalizes a $6.5 million deal for the Rangeley-area ski resort, which has been closed since 2015.

Local & State, Nation & World

The future of American skiing may be inside a New Jersey mall

by Karen Heller The Washington Post January 12, 2020January 13, 2020

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – To visit America’s newest ski resort, follow the Jersey Turnpike, exit at MetLife Stadium and Meadowlands Racetrack, and head next door to American Dream. Which, of course, is a mall. Actually, it is a $5 billion behemoth still under construction from the people who brought America the Mall of America. When […]

Outdoors, Sports

Skibiking is here

by Deirdre Fleming January 12, 2020January 7, 2020

Snow bikes have been offered at ski resorts out West for 20 years but have just reached Maine. The winter bikes are for rent at Sugarloaf and Sunday River.