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Maine Huts and Trails: Stratton Brook Hut & More!

October 23, 2012 by WSKI Leave a Comment

Maine Huts and Trail’s vision of preserving Maine’s natural beauty and remote areas, while providing adventurous year round outdoor activities, continues with the addition of their fourth hut. Located in Carrabassett Valley, at the foot of the breathtaking Bigelow Range, the Stratton Brook Hut offers views like no other and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. See the video below to learn more and see construction in progress.

Also to keep everyone informed Maine Huts and Trail’s Cayce Lord stopped by the WSKI TV studios to bring us up to speed on the latest and greatest. Not sure what all this hut to hut business is all about? Well, watch Cayce’s interview below to learn more.

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Howard Nielsen’s Report on the Ski Business during the 1970s

September 28, 2012 by WSKI Leave a Comment

If you’re a life-long, die hard skier, it’s always interesting to follow the growth & look towards the future of the ski & resort business, & a look back to over 30 years ago only points out the more things change, the more they stay the same!

Get outside and enjoy the changing seasons

September 19, 2012 by WSKI Leave a Comment

It always seems to happen overnight here in the Western Mountains of Maine. One day we are wearing shorts and jumping in the river and the next we are searching for our base layers and drinking pumpkin spiced beer… [Read more…]

A relaxing paddle on the North Branch of the Dead River

September 11, 2012 by WSKI Leave a Comment

The seasons are changing here in Northern Franklin County and the weather is getting cooler. This is a great time to get out in the canoes and kayaks. With the upcoming foliage the lower part of the North Branch of the Dead River in Eustis is a great paddle for all abilities, including kids. Lots of birds and wildlife can be seen along the way as well. [Read more…]

Appalachian Trail 75th Celebration at Sugarloaf

August 31, 2012 by WSKI Leave a Comment

Some highlights and words from the Appalachian Trail conservancy’s executive director on August 18th.

The 75th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Appalachian Trail, held at Sugarloaf was a great success. The trail runs right through the western mountains of Maine and there are tons of spots to take advantage of the trail. Folks from all around enjoyed the mountain atmosphere, hiked the AT to the plaque and site of the last connection of the trail, enjoyed chairlift rides and a huge celebration at The Rack BBQ. For more information on the AT here in Maine, visit www.matc.org or appalachiantrail.org. Get out and enjoy “the peoples trail”.

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