The Polar Blast this weekend includes a show by the Rave X crew, which is great family entertainment whether or not you are a snowmobiler!! This show will be behind the Stratton Fire Dept. in Pepin’s Field at 2:30 Sat. Feb. 6, right downtown, with easy access to an exciting performance just ten minutes north of the Sugarloaf Access Road, & don’t forget the other Polar Blast activities, from Chili-Chowder Contest from 11a.m. to Random Order playing at the Plaza Sat. evening!
Jud Strunk’s ConcAuction in Coplin
Thank you Michael Thom for this priceless footage from about 40 years ago of our beloved Jud’s cleaning house & the whole cast of characters, many no longer with us, some long gone to other places, but many still around here, who were loving the day, the place, the people…. Life in Maine…..
Spring Paddling (get it while you can)
April and early May are a great time to take advantage of the melting snow and spring run-off. Many rivers and streams are run-able at this time of year only and also after heavy summer rain, hence the “get it while you can”! [Read more…]
Arnold Trail Historical Society reps visit WSKI
After years of trying to track someone down to be on our Mountain Report show to talk about this historical event that happened so ‘long ago’ but not at all ‘far away’, we found two locals who are part of the ATHS, Kenny Wing & Rocky Freeman, right under our noses! The story of Benedict Arnold’s march to Quebec City from Newburyport, Mass. is a tale of heroic efforts, valiant attempts to persevere… & harsh weather & conditions that led to very high attrition along the way…. with some of their worst terrain & experiences right in our backyard north to Lac Megantic! Check out arnoldsmarch.com for more info on this fascinating piece of history that you can explore.. re-trace their route & imagine as you go…!
Longfellow Mountains Heritage Trail
Larry Warren was a guest on one of WSKI’s live shows recently to discuss the plans for a trail from the Canadian Border to Kingfield to tie the Maine Huts & Trails and Appalachian Trail into the decades old proposed International Loop Trail following Benedict Arnold’s journey from the Dead River (now Flagstaff Lake)to the Canadian Border, where it will connect to the Sentiers Frontaliers in QC.
