This winter’s national championships will take place at the Carrabassett Valley resort a month after the Beijing Olympics.
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Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
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Maine mountain biking is on a wild ride
Growing interest in mountain biking accelerated in 2020 as COVID sent people outdoors, and gained even more momentum in 2021. “There are more people riding the trails than I have ever seen,” said experienced racer and race organizer Chris Riley.
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Sugarloaf to present major expansion plans Monday
Nearly 200 housing units, chairlift, more ski terrain are planned for the west side of the mountain.
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Eight-year-old girl doing well after fall from Sugarloaf ski lift
Mother said daughter complained of back pain from the fall but only received minimal injuries.
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Eight-year-old girl falls from chairlift at Sugarloaf ski resort
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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Maine native starting to make an impact in World Cup skiing
Sam Morse of Carrabassett Valley earned his first World Cup points last weekend, with hopes of contending for a spot in 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Sugarloaf unveils plans for next 10 years: New lifts, new tube park, developing 450 acres
The major investments are part of Sugarloaf 2030, released Tuesday.
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50th Special Olympics Winter Games kick off at Sugarloaf
Nearly 400 athletes from across the state are competing; closing ceremony Tuesday at noon.