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May 15th, 2013 Posted in Events, Local Activities
“From here on, your life will never be the same…”
The events & hours at the AGC & the Library, & other timely Valley news to note, can be found here! Read More… »
Tags: carrabassett valley, sugarloaf
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May 8th, 2013 Posted in From The Archives, Sugarloaf
Sometimes, it’s pretty easy to see the irreverent spirit that we embrace at Sugarloaf! This footage from the early ’90s is apt to bring a smile to your face, starring some Sugarloaf All-Stars; the intrepid Marketing Guru C2 calling it ‘Loud Powder’, as well as the Ski Shop’s Tim Howe & Ski School’s Paul Brown. Read More… »
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May 8th, 2013 Posted in Events, Local Activities, Sugarloaf
 Specials Events, People & Places to Know About & Things To Do in the High Peaks of Maine all year-round: come play & stay & take advantage of all there is on offer! Read More… »
Tags: carrabassett, High Peaks events, sugarloaf
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May 7th, 2013 Posted in Food & Dining
Important Info To Know! We cater to all tastes, literally, year-round! When you play outside, you work up a wicked appetite. We want you to know what the choices are in our region, to find the food-fare that will not only re-fuel your tank, but will make your visit to Maine’s High Peaks Region even more enjoyable! We’d be glad to see you here & share what we have to offer! The Food is fantastic; the Fun is no extra charge… Read More… »
Tags: BBQ, carrabassett valley, dinner, food, High Peaks Region, Stratton, sugarloaf
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May 1st, 2013 Posted in From The Archives, People
 It’s been over thirty years since we lost the incredibly talented song-writer & entertainer Jud Strunk WAY too soon. His most well known hit “Daisy a Day” & appearances on Laugh In, the Tonight Show & other venues made him known across North America. With so much of his music inspired by & written while here in the High Peaks of Maine, his memory will never fade not only from the minds of those of us who knew Jud, but from the generations to follow as well (just ask grandson Mason Strunk of Eustis!), thanks to brilliant ditties such as this one: flying a home-made plane, bears, & beers aren’t generally what you’d put together in your mind, but gotta be a true story, note local names & places …. Jud’s Plane Ride, enjoy! Read More… »
Tags: 1970s musicians, Folk music, Maine legends, The Rack
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April 23rd, 2013 Posted in From The Archives, Sugarloaf
When it comes to entertainment, an old favorite for hooting & hollering & a lot of laughs, was always upper Gogo Line on a spring day at Sugarloaf; whether skiing or watching, the huge bumps back in the days of long boards, really separated the Good from the (pretty) Bad & (downright) Ugly! The natural moguls still grow on Gondi Line this time of year when the snow is soft & corny; it’s one of the unique bonuses for those of us who call Sugarloaf our home hill. There aren’t many trails like Gondola Line, especially in the NE of the US; definitely on my list of top 5 favorite trails at Sugarloaf! Read More… »
Tags: Gondola Line, great New England ski trails, spring skiing, sugarloaf
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April 20th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities, People
 WSKI has been a big supporter of the MHT project since before the first hut was started in 2008, & we continue to invite MHT to be our Guests on the Mountain Report because they always have something good to share with our viewers about what’s new & what’s happening, to make viewers want to return to the High Peaks Region year-round! That’s what we’re all about, & that’s why we are proud to help spread the Good Word, on the Maine Huts & Trails system! This is new E.D. Charlie Woodworth’s first appearance with us at WSKI: hope you enjoy this interview & come back to visit the Trails & stay at the Huts this summer! See you out there!! Read More… »
Tags: High Peaks Region Trails, Maine Hiking, mountain biking, outdoor adventures, Overnight Hut stays, western maine mountains
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April 17th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities
 And bring it to the High Peaks Region of Maine to find trails in Carrabasset Valley that will delight the hard-core as well as the youngest riders! Our local chapter of NEMBA is one of the most progressive groups of volunteers you’ll find anywhere, with incredible trail work over the past couple of years resulting in the best terrain you’ll find anywhere! This Mountain Report interview with David Hughes, the president of Carrabassett Valley NEMBA, gives you a clue as to what great adventures can be had in our region….the FAT tires on the snow may be a dwindling option as we see the snow start to go, but sure looks like a fun way to be Outside next winter! Read More… »
Tags: family adventres in Maine, fat tires in snow, High Peaks Region, mountain biking, western maine mountains
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April 9th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities, People
 Less than forty miles north on Maine’s High Peaks Scenic Byway, you will find a Sentiers Frontaliers trailhead within sight of the Customs Station. The 135-km (80 mi.) walking network links the Parc national du Mont-Mégantic and the Chartierville/NH and Woburn/Coburn Gore border crossings. The network connects to the Appalachian Trail via the Cohos Trail in N.H. in the U.S. White Mountain National Forest, which is 162 miles from Crawford Notch to the Canadian border in Pittsburg, NH. Work is in progress to link our region from the Appalachian Trail in Stratton-Wyman, to Coburn Gore, so an international hiking loop will create a 300+ mile adventure like nothing else that exists in North America. The Sentiers Frontaliers’ driving force, Andre Blais, from Lac Megantic, was our Guest on WSKI’s Mountain Report to tell us all about the fantastic trails in place just across the Border in Quebec. Read More… »
Tags: arnold trail, High Peaks day trip, hiking in Quebec, international hiking trails, Maine activities, mountain trails, Sentiers Frontaliers
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April 7th, 2013 Posted in Events, Sugarloaf
 It’s hard to imagine there’s ever been a time without Sugarloaf’s now world famous Reggae Fest, but as it so happens a mere 25 years ago the festival premiered for the very first time. It could hardly be called a festival back then, but today it’s one of the highlights of the year, an annual event every Sugarloafer looks forward to. And thanks to the return of cold temperatures it looks like we’ll be skiing during the Fest as well, something that seemed downright unthinkable just a week ago! Reggae Fest goes from April 11-14th this year. For those of you who have never been, we’ve included a video of what you’ve been missing. For those of you all too familiar with Reggae Fest, well, enjoy the flashback. Read More… »
Tags: carrabassett valley, festival, High Peaks events, maine, maine tourism, outside, reggae, reggae fest, riding, skiing, snowboarding, sugarloaf, western maine mountains, wski, wski tv
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April 5th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities
 While the skiing continues on the Mountain w/ 100% coverage, the fishing has begun on the streams & rivers as water opens under the warm sunshine! While lakes & ponds are still holding onto the ice, keen anglers are eager to cast a line & begin the new season. Our region has a number of Registered Maine Guides who are available to show you the hot spots if you are already experienced, teach you how to fly-fish if you’re not experienced, & share with you the local knowledge that will give you an appreciation for our region in ways you won’t expect! WSKI was happy to have Carrabassett Valley resident Bob Duport on the Mountain Report to give us the low-down on this Rite of Spring so revered locally, so stick that “Gone Fishing” sign on your door & cast a line w/ Bob! FMI: westernmountainsflyfishing.com Read More… »
Tags: guided fishing, Maine fly fishing, Registered Maine Guides, springtime in Maine, western Maine fishing
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April 1st, 2013 Posted in Food & Dining, Local Activities, People, Sugarloaf
 This winter Sugarloaf has been home to the guys from Kittery-based Bob’s Clam Hut, who set up shop in the Baselodge & have been treating us all to not only the best fried clams & other seafood, but lobster stew to die for, too!! Their whole menu will keep you coming back again & again, & even make a seafood eater out of someone who isn’t, as seen in the interview on the Mountain Report, when Host Greg Powers, who lives on the beach in Saco but doesn’t eat seafood as a rule, had to admit, the taste of Bob’s Clam Hut’s specialties is DELICIOUS! Make sure you pay them a visit in the southwest corner of the Baselodge. A COMPLETE Maine vacation experience, INLAND, in the High Peaks, with no reason to include lighthouses anymore…………! Read More… »
Tags: Best in New England, seafood, Sugarloaf Restaurants
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March 26th, 2013 Posted in Events, Local Activities, People
 …& how to preserve them for tomorrow, is a topic near & dear to our hearts for those of us who love to recreate outdoors in this mountain backdrop playground we call home!!! Christopher Beach, from nearby Wilton, here in Franklin County, & representing the High Peaks Alliance, was a Guest on a recent Mountain Report to share information on the proposed high elevation conservation designation as it affects our local High Peaks. The High Peaks Alliance will present its third public forum on the issue “Keeping a Way of Life: Trails and Wildlife for Future Generations” at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library on Wednesday April 3, 2013 at 7-8:30 PM. The purpose of the forum series is to get local people involved in helping shape the future of the High Peaks Region. The High Peaks Alliance is a group of local hunters, snowmobilers, ATV riders, hikers, and guides, dedicated to protecting traditional public recreation access in Franklin County’s High Peaks region. FMI: www.highpeaksalliance.org Read More… »
Tags: forest protection, Franklin County conservation, High Peaks Region, Maine recreational trails, recreational opportunities, western maine mountains
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March 23rd, 2013 Posted in From The Archives, Sugarloaf
 Skiing, warmer temps & the sun higher in the sky, make Springtime Sugarloaf’s Specialty! Long before Reggae, the combination of Sugarloaf’s great late snow, & “Spring Fever” made the Mtn. a favorite for crazy fun times at the Base as much as on the slopes! This video from the early ’80s captures the moment; from tuning skis outside the Ski Shop, to a glimpse of the line out of the Gondi building, & a few familiar faces still at the resort, hope you enjoy this look back to a spring tradition of just BEING at Sugarloaf & knowing there’s no place like it anywhere else in the northeast!! Read More… »
Tags: New England spring skiing, spring fever, Sugarloaf tradition
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March 21st, 2013 Posted in Local Activities, Sugarloaf
 With the transformation of Lower Comp. Hill & Sidewinder into the Banked Slalom course for this weekend’s races on Sat. & Sun., Jake & crew have been hard at it, while re-building the other Terrain Parks, too, with all the new snow this week! Here’s more from the guy who works day & night to be sure Sugarloaf’s Terrain Parks are a hit w/ beginners of kindergarten age, to experts of all ages looking for air! Thanks guys!!! Keep it going as long as the snow keeps on coming!! Read More… »
Tags: Free riding, Maine Skiing, Maine snowboarding, mountain sports, Sugarloaf Terrain Park, winter sports
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March 19th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities
The High Peaks Region is home to three snowmobile clubs who maintain over 250 miles of the best riding you will ever experience, against a mountain backdrop that you won’t find anywhere else. The wilderness riding through impeccably groomed trails is matched with all the options you can ask for in local hospitality, & there are local renting/guiding options available, too! From the ride to Canada, to the Wire Bridge, or to the Forks, or Rangeley, we’re stoked the new snow has conditions perfect for riding once again! No signs of spring here yet, & we like it that way! Read More… »
Tags: arnold trail Snowmobile club, High Peaks Region, maine tourism, snowmobile clubs, snowmobilng, western maine mountains, winter activities
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March 17th, 2013 Posted in Events
 There aren’t too many places in the world where local residents can have so much direct input into their government at a Town level! New England’s tradition of Town Meetings goes back to our independent beginnings as a new country over 200 years ago, & continues yearly in the High Peak’s Region Towns of Stratton-Eustis, Carrabassett Valley, & Kingfield. Carrabassett’s is here in three videos, each approx. 25 minutes. Read More… »
Tags: carrabassett valley, Franklin County maine, local politics, town government
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March 17th, 2013 Posted in Events
From Article 37-58, with some discussion on new request from FABA. Read More… »
Tags: Carrabassett Valley news, local goverment, town meeting
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March 16th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities, People
 Using the Town as a conduit to available federal funds to create jobs was voted upon after a bit of discussion at the Town Meeting on Weds. Mar. 13. The proposal involves constructon of the Sugarbowl on the Access Rd. with a minimum of ten jobs needed to acquire the $300,000 funding. A bowling alley, full food & bev services, etc. will be offered. See & hear all the details here! Read More… »
Tags: CBDG grants, Maine Town Meeting, recreation projects, sugarloaf
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March 14th, 2013 Posted in Local Activities, People, Sugarloaf
 When the Shipyard Brewhaus hosts Bob Marley every year at the Sugarloaf Inn, it’s always hilarious in all the right ways that make him not only THE Maine comedian, but a national talent, who we love for repping us so well! Lucky for WSKI, Bob’s happy to be our Guest on the Mountain Report… no need for editorial here!!! As a former Sugarloaf employee, he’s got the book! Read More… »
Tags: Bob Marley, Maine comedy, shipyard brewhaus, sugarloaf
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