Snow Sports

Backcountry Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Exploring, and Safety

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Maine back country winter exploration

Backcountry skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and other types of exploration are growing in popularity.  The solitude, breathtaking views and chance to make first tracks in the snow are prime reasons for adventure-seekers to head to remote mountain locations in the winter.  Those new to backcountry sports and exploration may not be aware of the dangers of …

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Maine’s Best Snowmobile Loop Trips

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Mt. Kineo on Moosehead Lake

Get Ready to Explore Maine’s Snowmobile Loop Trails this Winter Maine’s snowmobile loop trails are popular with snowmobilers who love scenic rides without covering the same trail.  You can plan day and overnight rides and see everything from scenic mountaintop views to frozen waterfalls along the trails.  The three most popular loop trails are located …

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2017 Fat Tire Bike Festival, Rentals & Trails in Maine

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Fat Tire Biking in Maine

Expand your biking Horizons Biking is great because it makes it possible to see more scenery in a much shorter time.  In the winter, traditional bicycles and mountain bikes can’t quite make it through the back country of Maine.  Enter:  fat tire biking, or “fat biking”.  The larger size of the tires make it possible …

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Maine ice skating rinks & ponds

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Want to take the family out skating but don’t want to have to drive very far?  Here is a list of outdoor ice skating locations across the state- there’s sure to be one in your area! Bethel Inn Nordic Ski Center, 21 Broad St, Bethel, 207-824-6276,  Ski and snowshoe 35km, ski school, rentals, concessions, ice skating, …

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Snowmobile Directions to the Abandoned Locomotives in the Northern Maine Woods

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Photo credit: The Snowmobile Enthusiast.

Ghost Trains of the Allagash

The snowstorms are coming and the trails are groomed- now it’s time for another exciting Maine outdoor adventure!  One of Maine’s most unique snowmobile destinations is the abandoned steam locomotives of the Eagle Lake and West Branch Railroad.  The locomotives are located on a plot of land between the shores of Eagle Lake and Chamberlain Lake in Piscataquis County.  The journey to see the trains by snowmobile offers views of

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