Steve Pierce stopped by to fill us in on the Special Olympic Winter games here at Sugarloaf… [Read more…]
Interview with Special Olympic Board Members Mike & Scott
Mike Feldman & Scott Gregory were our guests on WSKI’s Mountain Report in Jan. 2014 when the Special Olympics were in Carrabassett Valley for the Winter Games. No matter the cold; the event ALWAYS warms our hearts to have so many enjoy fun in the snow as part of this many decades old tradition at Sugarloaf!
44 years of Maine Winter Special Olympics
From every corner of the State, Special Olympians arrived at Sugarloaf for their Winter Games this week, as they have since 1984, to ski, snowshoe, skate, enjoy a snowmobile ride, & share in all the fun outdoors activities that make the Maine High Peaks Region a place to have fun in the snow for everyone! From the HUGE Community Supper in the Baselodge on Sunday night, & the Opening Ceremony on Monday, to all the day-time competitions & the Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Monday night, the endless smiles & enthusiasm of the Special Olympians make them our favorite visitors year after year! Program Director Mark Capano & Mike Feldman from the Board of Directors shared their perspectives on what the games mean during our Mountain Report in this interview. [Read more…]
