The Snow Report

Ski Esta!

Snodeo 2010 in Rangeley January 21-23

Fabulous Sunday River area luxury vacation rental home: 10BR, 12BA, sleeps up to 38 people, unsurpassed views, and ve-star resort quality amenities. Whether it is the indoor pool, the steam rooms, the sauna, the 3 outdoor hot tubs, the movie theater room, the outdoor re pit, the 50-foot roof deck, the 5 replaces, the two gourmet kitchens, the dining room that seats 28 comfortably, the recreation room, the foot spa, the dog shower, the 14-pair boot dryer, or any of the other amenities this home has to o er, it will make for an unforgettable vacation!

Call 1-877-SKI-ESTA for more information, or log onto www.SkiEsta.us for a virtual tour, more photos, and our live Sunday River Ski Area Web Cam.

Bring your AppEtitE to thE 5th AnnuAl

Dine Around the World Food and Wine tasting Extravaganza!

Mark Thursday, February 11, 2010 on your calendar for an evening of great food from more than 20 of the area’s top restaurants and caterers all to benefit Gary’s House.

Tickets $40 To purchase tickets, or for more information call (207) 400-7169 or go online to www.garyshouse.org in North America,” says president Jim Confalone. 695-1000 or bigsquawmountain.com Birches Ski Touring Center, Rockwood. Snowshoeing trails available, with “25-30 miles of well-groomed trails, three warming huts, and hot chocolate as well as a restaurant and lounge at the Birches Main Lodge,” says Cathy Ladd. (800) 825-9453 or birches.com Black Mountain, Rumford. 1,150-foot vertical drop, 20 trails, 1 triple chair, 1 double chair, 1 T-bar, 2 handle tows, night skiing, cross-country skiing, 90 percent snowmaking, tubing runs, and 300foot halfpipe. 364-8977 or skiblackmtnofme.org Camden Snow Bowl, Camden. 850-foot vertical drop, 12 trails, 1 double chair, 2 T-bars, 1 handle tow, night skiing, 45 percent snow-making, new glades, terrain park. Adult-ed snow programs will be available this season. Manager Jeff Kuller says, “We’ll have a weekly alpine racing series every Friday night. Some races are open to the public.” 236-3438, 236-4418 (snow info) or camdensnowbowl.com Carter’s XC Ski Centers and Shop, Oxford (35 kilometers) and Bethel (50 kilometers). Beginner to advanced trails, snow shoeing available. Trail-side lodging is available at both locations. “Both of our locations have lodges, snack bars, and warming huts, and we have gorgeous views of mountain ranges and rivers. We offer both skating and classical terrain,” says Jessica Person. 539-4848 (Oxford) 824-3880 (Bethel) or cartersxcski.com Five Fields Farm, Bridgton. Over 30 kilometers of trails, back country access to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain. Warming house, rentals, dog friendly. Elizabeth Algeo says, “We host the Mushers Bowl in January 23 and 24.” 647-2425 or fivefieldsfarmx-cski.com

Harris Farm XC Ski Center, Dayton. 40 kilometers of groomed trails for classical or skate skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding hill. Dogs allowed mid-week; snack bar on weekends. 499-2678, harrisfarm.com Lonesome Pine Trails, Fort Kent. 500-foot vertical drop, 13 trails, 1 T-bar, 1 J-bar, night skiing, 60 percent snow-making, alpine and nordic skiing on the Canadian border, or Top of the World, with international views from the trails, and halfpipe. 834-5202. Lost Valley, Auburn. 240-foot vertical drop, 15 trails, 2 double chairs, night skiing, cross country skiing, 100 percent snow-making, PSIA Certified Ski School, and a stone grinder for perfect tuning of skis and snowboards. Brand new terrain park features, snow-making efficiency doubled, and widening of trails. 784-1561 or lostvalleyski.com Maine Handicapped Skiing, Newry. Offers free

winter recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities at four of Maine’s finest ski resorts: alpine skiing and snowboarding at Sunday River, Sugarloaf, and Saddleback; nordic skiing and snowshoeing at the Sunday River Inn and Cross Country Ski Center and Pineland Farms. Call (800) 639-7770 or visit www. skimhs.org for more information.

Millinocket Municipal X-C Ski

Areas, Millinocket. 23 kilometers of groomed trails and 20 kilometers of ungroomed trails. The Bait Hole offers skiing loops of up to 7 kilometers and 6 kilometers of snowshoe trails with views of Mt. Katahdin. Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse offers cross country ski trails with longer loops up to 14 kilometers and a halfway-point warming hut, where light breakfasts, lunches, and homemade soups are served. The trails are all beginner to intermediate and are all free, and are run by volunteers. 723-4329 for trail conditions or northerntimbercruisers.com Mt. Abram, Greenwood. 650 acres with 44 trails and glades, 1,150-foot vertical drop, 2 double chairs, 1 T-bar, 1 surface lift, 1 magic carpet, 85 percent snow-making, longest tubing park in Maine, weekend community racing. “With our two base lodges with great views of the slopes, it’s easy to stay connected with family and friends,” says Kevin Rosenberg. 875-5000 or mtabram.com Mt. Jefferson, Lee. 432-foot vertical drop, 12 trails, 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow, night skiing, snowboard park, half-pipe, and views of Mt. Katahdin. 7382377 or skimtjefferson.com New Hermon Mountain, Prospect. 350-foot vertical drop, 20 trails, 1 double chair, 1 T-bar, 1 handle tow, night skiing, 100 percent snowmaking, half-pipe, 600+ foot tubing run with a lift. 848-5192 or skihermonmountain.com

Nordic Heritage Center, Presque Isle. Snowshoeing and mountain biking, world-class cross-country and biathlon facilities, and a stateof-the-art lodge with sauna, kitchen, and fireplace. 762-6972 or nordicheritagecenter.org Oxford Plains Snow Tubing, Oxford. 100-foot vertical drop, 1 T-bar, 100 percent snow-making, 4 lanes, snack bar trailer, and the oldest tubing hill in Maine. 539-8865. Pineland Farms, New Gloucester. 26 kilometers of trails, 7 km snowshoe trails shared with skiers, views of Mt. Washington, ski rentals, changing room, wax room, chariot sled rental, retail shop, visitor’s center with rest-room facilities, snacks, and ski tuning. 688-6599 or pinelandfarms.org Quoggy Jo Ski Center, Presque Isle. 215-foot vertical drop, 1 T-bar, 5 trails, free Saturday morning lessons, first-time skier area, nordic and biathlon center. 764-3248 or mainewsc.org Rangeley Lakes X-C Ski Trails, Rangeley. 65 kilometers for cross-country skiing, groomed for North Atlantic

Programs for children between the ages of six weeks to 6 year olds. Programs for children between the ages of six weeks to six years old Full and part time programs. Full and part time programs Loving, nurturing Montessori Certified Teachers, 1st Aid and CPR certified. Loving, nurturing Montessori teachers certi ed in rst aid and CPR

Brand new, state of the art school with enticing Montessori materials. Brand new, state-of-the-art school with enticing Montessori materials

Enrichment programs: Spanish, baby sign, yoga, music, art, cooking, creative Enrichment programs: Spanish, baby movement. sign, yoga, music, art, cooking, creative movement

Safe, fenced in playground. Safe, fenced-in playground

Open year round from Open year-round 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. from 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Competitive Competitive rates rates

209 Western Ave. So. Portland 209 Western Ave. So. Portland 1/2 mile from #295 1/2 mile from -295 518-9573 207.518.9573

Loon Lodge Inn &Restaurant

Located on the easterly shore of Rangeley Lake,Loon Lodge is unlike any place in the area. Just a short drive from Saddleback and easily accessible by snowmobile, we offer distinctly rustic guest rooms and suites and fine dining cuisine. Enjoy cocktails and lighter fare at our Pickford Pub. Come and sit a spell beside our stone fireplaces and woodstoves,while you relax and enjoy our warmth and hospitality. Expanded parking accommodates trailers. Wi-Fi. Open year round.

Loon Lodge on Rangeley Lake

16 Pickford Road • Rangeley,Maine

(207) 864-Loon www.loonlodgeme.com