When the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society winter outings schedule was planned last October, I volunteered to coordinate a Nordic ski trip at a location to be determined on Jan. 15. At the time, it seemed reasonable to expect there would be several options to choose from. Not this winter. Acceptable snow for Nordic skiing […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: ‘The best Nordic skiing this side of the Rockies’
The Facebook page for the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center announces, “The best Nordic skiing this side of the Rockies.” That’s a fairly bold declaration, but it may be true this winter. Beginning in early December, I started watching the weather and checking Nordic ski areas in search of decent snow. There hasn’t been much. After […]
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Deering Rams Winter Athletes of the Year
A basketball standout and top skier (again) are this winter’s recipients.
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Yarmouth native Sophia Laukli earns spot on U.S. Olympic Nordic ski team
The 2018 Yarmouth High grad has made a rapid ascent on the World Cup circuit in the past year.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Spotlight: Patrick Bergen, Yarmouth
The Yarmouth High senior has a passion for Nordic skiing – and for a new sport he’s introduced at the school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Skiing, Varsity Maine
Maine Outdoor Wellness Center a dream come true for Varney family
Roy Varney’s family, community honor champion skier who died in a farm accident.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nordic ski teams at southern Maine schools face a new obstacle
Practices have resumed at many schools this week, but without snow there’s a lot of running, strength training and agility work.
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Yarmouth’s Laukli named to U.S. team for U23 Nordic world championships
Following her success in last year’s junior championships, Sophia Laukli will get another chance to compete against some of the world’s best cross-country skiers.
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Oxbow serves up the perfect pair: Beer and cross-country skiing
The brewery’s new tasting room in western Maine has free Nordic trails. Even better: Many other breweries in Maine also sit a stone’s throw from amazing trails for skiing, strolling or bicycling.
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Hiking: Katahdin region offers a bounty of Nordic ski and snowshoe opportunities
With luck (and cooperating weather), you’ll get a glimpse of the mountain.