Every year the Flagstaff Area Business Association puts on the Polar Blast, a winter carnival type event in the communities of Eustis and Stratton that is fun for the whole family. This years event takes place February 2-4th. This footage from two years ago explains why the Polar Blast is… well… a blast and also why its important to the town and local businesses in the area. For more information check out FABA’s website at www.eustismaine.com. We hope to see you there! Read More… »
  
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FABA Presents the Polar Blast (Feb 2nd-4th)
February 3rd, 2012 Posted in Local ActivitiesSeth Wescott & Alex Tuttle: December update
February 2nd, 2012 Posted in People
Over the Holidays, local snowboardcross heroes, two time Gold medalist Seth Wescott & up & coming local Alex Tuttle share their thoughts on the season so far, their results, & what’s ahead, with our viewers. These guys are not only tops in the world when it comes to the hard-charging sport of Boardercross, but they are both guys who are ‘tops’ in our book as residents of our region! As local kids, now grown & successful on the international stage as first-class athletes, both Seth & Alex continue to call our region “Home” & we are proud to have them respresent us wherever they go, however they place! Another reason why the western mountains of Maine ARE special, indeed!! Read More… »
Perfect Turn’s Pro Tip of the Week
February 1st, 2012 Posted in Sugarloaf
Whether it’s your first time stepping foot on a mountain or you’ve been carving corduroy since the 60′s, a ski or snowboard lesson is always a good choice. WSKI and the good folks over at Perfect Turn are teaming up to bring you a weekly Pro Tip to help you improve as a skier or rider. This week we’re kicking off with some tips for a full 360 jump! If that’s a little out of your league, have no fear because every week there will be a new video discussing techniques for everyone from beginners to experts. Read More… »
Four Seasons of Fun: the timelessness of Mountain Life!
January 27th, 2012 Posted in From The Archives
This vintage video is about ten generations from the original 3/4″ video tape Master edit of the mid-1980s, but you still get the idea! Many of the shots could be re-created today right across the western mountains of Maine. Many are of events no longer occurring, but perhaps inspiration to see our Future by re-visiting the Past! We’d love to hear from anyone in this video, please drop us a hello & help us ‘remember when…’ Read More… »
Chicken Under a Brick
January 24th, 2012 Posted in Cooking with Kathy
Cooking with Kathy, sponsored by Skowhegan Savings, airs twice daily in WSKI-TV 17 at 7:07a.m. & 12:47p.m. When Kathy was visiting the Farmer’s Market in Farmington, she met Mitra Luick from New Sharon, Maine. Mitra raises amazingly tasty chickens, which she feeds with clabber (curdled milk) and whey from the family cow named Helen. These birds get the extra calcium from the clabbered cream and can support more weight. More flesh, more fat, more flavor. The clabber makes the chicken happy and delicious, and a happy bird means a tasty bird. You buy these chickens directly from Mitra, and pick them up at her farm. Her chickens are also air chilled, rather than plunged into an ice bath, which means no water to dilute the flesh. This results in incredibly crispy skin as it cooks. Read More… »
Time Warner Cable now fully Digital
January 24th, 2012 Posted in Miscellaneous
Time Warner Cable has now done away with the analog signal in our area. So, that means the only way to recieve WSKI TV 17 is with a free digital adapter box. If you have an HD ready television you should be all set. If not, you’ll need the digital adapter. To order your free digital adapter call Time Warner at 1-855-892-3444 or go online to www.timewarnercable.com/GoDigital
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
January 23rd, 2012 Posted in People
Brittney welcomed another Western Mountains of Maine favorite for the ‘Love the Outdoors Lifestyle’ Cause, Bill Pierce, Director of Development with the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust on our live show the Mountain Report. Bill always has great info on the fabulous goals & accomplishments of this group, currently celebrating 21 Years of Commitment to Conservation & Community! Read More… »
Maine’s Winter Special Olympics
January 21st, 2012 Posted in Events, Sugarloaf
This footage from the 42nd Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games in 2011 is a reminder to get cooking for the HUGE Community Supper Sunday night Jan. 29 when more than 500 athletes from 80 Maine communities will gather to compete in the 43rd Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf on Monday & Tuesday, with a torchlite parade & the biggest Fireworks Display of the year on the 30th. Read More… »
January 20th Surprise Powder Day
January 21st, 2012 Posted in Sugarloaf
A predicted 2-4″ of snow ended up being more like 8-10″ of light fluffy snow. So we grabbed the GoPros and hit it hard. Enjoy!
It’s guys like this who make us proud to call Sugarloaf home!
January 17th, 2012 Posted in Sugarloaf
Powder magazine is what you look to for the most thrilling images to feed a skier/snowboarder’s dreams! So how did these three guys who have been skiing Sugarloaf for 50+ years manage to get a major story in the December issue? It’s all about attitude! Non-pretentious, serious skiing is what Sugarloaf, the Mountain, has always been about. Ostentatious, dry humor is what ‘Sugarloaf’ has always been about! Early Mtn. Manager John Christie, “Captain America” Peter Roy, & First in Line Don Fowler share some laughs on WSKI’s Evening show January 14. Read More… »
Let the Video do the Talking!
January 13th, 2012 Posted in Sugarloaf
A bit of new snow goes a LONG way! The skiing & riding is super thanks to snowmakers AND finally some help from the skies, too! Who needs to tell you? Just watch the vid & see for yourself! Come out & play! Read More… »
Fish Tales & Cocktails
January 12th, 2012 Posted in Events
Casting for Recovery is an exceptional program empowering recovering breast cancer survivors in a setting of boundless beauty in the serenity of the outdoors. Local Master Maine Guide specializing in fly-fishing instruction for over 20 years, Bonnie Holding from Stratton has shared her outstanding expertise with many women after learning of the program 12 years ago which had been seen to have profound affects elsewhere, with the therapeutic movements of casting causing positive physical benefits after surgery, in addition to the mental test of fly-fishing! Read More… »
WSKI’s Chief Technical Director takes us for a ride!
January 6th, 2012 Posted in Sugarloaf
A little new snow & a lot of snowmaking make for a good day to be at Sugarloaf, & Andy’s Go Pro let’s you see for yourselves as he rides up Skyline & tele -skis down! It’s going to be a great weekend with nice temps to go with the ever improving conditions on the slopes, see you out there! Read More… »
Carrabassett Valley Academy Head of School
January 6th, 2012 Posted in People
Kate Webber Punderson was a Guest on our Mountain Report with all the news about developments at the school. As a lifelong resident of Carrabassett who has seen the Academy grow from a concept to the academic institution that prepares students for college & beyond, & athletes for competition taking them to Olympic levels, or for a healthy outdoors lifestyle they will enjoy forever, CVA continues to build on its strengths & grow under the leadership of Kate. Read More… »
Sugarloaf Cooking with Kathy
January 6th, 2012 Posted in Cooking with Kathy
Sick of the same old ski breakfast? Kathy Bechtel shows us a quick and easy breakfast that will have the whole house, camp or condo headed to the mountain satisfied. Made with local ingredients like Amber Lambke’s Grist Mill made grains in downtown Skowhegan. Top it all off with a guest apearance from a local producer of maple syrup made right here at Sugarloaf.
Sugarloaf Cooking with Kathy airs daily on WSKI TV 17 at 7:05am & 12:45pm. Read More… »
Current Events
January 4th, 2012 Posted in Events
WSKI gives viewers the latest information on events & activities around the western mountains of Maine.
Updated weekly so you don’t miss out on any of the great things to do in the region! Read More… »
Shelley & Lani Talk About The Wounded Warrior Project
January 4th, 2012 Posted in People
Shelley & Lani from CVA stopped by the WSKI Studio to talk about their participation in the grueling World’s Toughest Mudder Competition. It’s a 24 hour obstacle course that supports the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that provides support to wounded war veterans. It’s a great cause, and a crazy competition! Read More… »
Check Out Our New Dining Guide!
December 31st, 2011 Posted in Local Activities
Maybe you’re new to the area and you’re curious where the best places are to eat. Or perhaps you’re a grizzled ol’ local, but you’re considering mixing it up a bit and checking out some new spots. Whatever the case, WSKI is here to help with our brand new Dining Guide! Think of it as your helpful companion to discovering what’s tasty on the mountain and beyond. Check out the video below, and it’s always available on the left-hand side of the screen under “Dining Guide.”
Seth Wescott Signs Autographs at the Board Room
December 31st, 2011 Posted in People, Sugarloaf
Olympic Gold Medal winner and local hero Seth Wescott popped by the Sugarloaf Board Room on Thursday, December 29th to meet, greet and sign his autograph for some very appreciative skiers and riders. Most of the lifts may have been on wind hold, but that didn’t stop people from braving the gusty and cold conditions to get their chance to say hi to Seth and receive their very own autographed poster.
Remember when Sugarloaf hosted the World Heavyweight Championships every year?
December 28th, 2011 Posted in From The Archives
Our recollection is that this was the podium scene & weigh-in at the 1984 Heavyweight Championships, with local celebrities Brownie & Zappa doing the announcing & weighing. The ‘Big People’ were always a fun crowd to have at the Mountain, & the event got Sugarloaf more publicity, even nationally, than any other event by far, till its demise shortly after this video’s event! Read More… »
