With the snow gone, Maine’s ski resorts transition to summer fun with hiking, biking, live music and more.
Lost Valley
Auburn’s Lost Valley invests $1 million with a 3rd ski lift
The new lift is being installed this week in time for ski season. The goal is to extend the season, thin out crowds and open up more of the south face of the mountain to skiers.
Lost Valley ski area in Auburn undergoing $1 million in renovations
The owners are adding a lift, snowmaking capability, lights and skiable terrain.
Hundreds of athletes compete at Special Olympics Maine Winter Games in Auburn
Competitors on snowshoes, skis and skates take to trails, slopes and ice.
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.
Photo album: Meet the men making it snow at Lost Valley
The Auburn ski area started its snow guns Saturday and fired them up again Tuesday morning. Snowmaking should resume Friday.
Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
Lost Valley celebrates earliest opening in 40 years
The mountain will open this Friday, a week earlier than originally planned.
An historic, restored Victorian Second Empire gem on Paris Hill
The four-bedroom home offers single-level living and endless charm in a lovely village setting.