Ski lift attendants “mostly broke her fall” with a mat below her chair. She was taken to the hospital.
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Maine teen is youngest skier on World Cup ski cross tour
Stuart Whittier, 19, is competing in Europe for the U.S. team in a sport that combines elements of freestyle skiing with traditional Alpine events.
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Rec departments get creative to offer programs during pandemic
From ice skating and snowshoeing to virtual webinars and esports, recreation departments continue to reach out to their communities.
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Nordic skis, snowshoes flying off the shelves in Maine
Local ski shops say the shortage appears linked to a desire by Mainers to get outdoors safely while the pandemic rages.
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Saddleback opens slopes after 5-year closure
New owners of embattled mountain in Sandy River Plantation, near Rangeley, envision profitable future.
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Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, UN health agency says
The danger of coronavirus spread from skiing is from many of the other activities linked to the sport, including riding ski lifts.
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Early snow draws handful of skiers to Saddleback
About 10 inches of snow falls at the lodge and at least a foot on the mountain Saturday at the resort near Rangeley.
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Bode Miller launches online winter sports academy
The Olympic ski racing champion who attended Carrabassett Valley Academy in Maine hopes to help produce the next wave of standouts.
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Coronavirus means an early end to ski season in parts of Maine
Ski resorts are among countless businesses across Maine scaling back or changing operations in response to health advisories.
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Who needs the gym with these winter sports?
Maine is a workout wonderland in winter, with skiing, snowshoeing and even shoveling providing exercise that can help fulfill your New Year’s resolution.