It’s hard to argue that it’s been an unusual spring up here in the Western Mountains. What is easy to argue though, is when someone says there isn’t anything to do around here. In fact, the weird weather means you can go fly fishing first thing in the morning, then hit the slopes after lunch! The fly fishing season has officially begun and registered Maine Guide Bob Duport of Western Mountains Fly Fishing stopped in to the studio to discuss the new season and offer some handy tips. Whether you’re an experienced angler or sushi is the closest you’ve come to a live fish, give Bob a call to arrange your own guided expedition. [Read more…]
What to do this weekend in the Western Maine Mtns
Lookin’ for stuff to do this weekend? Here is our status on outdoor activities and current conditions in the area. First off weather; it’s looking like Saturday will be the pick of the weekend as that’s the day we should see some bright sunshine. Temperatures are still a bit chilly especially after experiencing last week’s record breaking heat. Temps here in Carrabassett Valley should top out in the mid 40’s with overnight lows in the lower to mid 20’s… [Read more…]
Deer: the Hatfields & McCoys!???
Harriet Powers lives in Coplin Plantation in the same home she grew up in. She & her husband Basil have been involved members of the western Maine mountains region that they call home for their whole lives & wouldn’t want to live anywhere else for the same reasons we all love this region for! Harriet shares her family’s history of deer feeding with Kip & our viewers, & if you’d like to see that for yourself, every day around 3:30pm, Basil spreads out the corn at their Kennebago Rd. homestead & visitors are welcome to come & watch! [Read more…]
Time for a tour of the Sugarloaf Ski & Snowboard School
Perfect Turn Director Tom Butler joins us today to give us a tour of all the different stuff the Sugarloaf Ski & Snowboard School has to offer. WSKI and Perfect Turn have been working together all season to bring you Pro Tip videos to improve your technique and now we’re wrapping things up with an introduction to spots like the Perfect Turn Hut, the Mountain Magic Room, and more! But just because the season’s winding down doesn’t mean there isn’t still time to get a lesson in! If you’re interested, just visit sugarloaf.com or give Tom a call today at 237-6924, and we’ll see ya on the slopes! [Read more…]
Capt. Kip's St. Patty's Day Surprise
Watch as Capt. Kip Files gets a warm welcome after his first tracks ski report this morning on the WSKI TV 17 Mtn Report.
Happy St Pattys’s day folks, be safe!
