There’s no denying that modern skis are some pretty impressive technology. Carbon fibers, aluminum, I’m pretty sure mine have pure Kryptonite in them. People today tend to look at wooden skis as a relic, a fun museum piece, but nothing they could ever honestly ski on, and nothing that could match the performance of the latest Atomics or K2’s. But the good gentlemen down at Lucid Skis are out to prove us all wrong with some beautiful handcrafted wooden skis that will keep up or even outperform anything else on the hill. Made right in Avon, Maine, you can head down to Kingfield to see their showroom. Manufacturer, or really, artisan Nick Mukai was in the studio to demo some of their offerings. [Read more…]
Planning a Wedding? Get Married at Sugarloaf!
Everyone loves a wedding. Lots of good food, drinks and more food! Oh, and also friends, family and loved ones. If you’d like to separate your wedding from the pack and make it a truly unique experience, consider having it at Sugarloaf! There’s tons of options! Any time of year, nearly anywhere on the mountain! Maybe have the ceremony under the chairlift where you two lovebirds first met. Then have the reception down in the base lodge or in the village. Sugarloaf wedding and events manager Andrea Brackett stopped by the studio to give us all the details. [Read more…]
Cynthia Orcutt Invites You to Kingfield's First Friday Art Walk
Cynthia Orcutt joined us in the studio to talk about her Schoolhouse Art Gallery nestled in the heart of Kingfield. The Schoolhouse Gallery will be one of several hosting the town’s monthly First Friday Art Walk, a great event open to everyone. On March 2nd, from 5-8pm, stroll through the village, enjoy fine paintings, sculptures, pottery, woodwork and more by local artisans and maybe have a glass of wine or two (or three). It’s a great event, a great way to support the local economy, and yet another reason to enjoy everything the Western Mountains of Maine have to offer. [Read more…]
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