Skiing Maine
Skiing Maine by John Christie, published by Down East Books in September 2016, is an illustrated guide that explores the diverse skiing opportunities across the state. This 160-page book highlights Maine’s reputation as a skier’s paradise, featuring iconic peaks like Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Saddleback, which offer unique snow conditions compared to western mountains. The author, a Maine Ski Hall of Famer, collaborates with his son Josh to provide insights into every public ski mountain and hill in Maine, detailing trails, amenities, and personal anecdotes.
Readers will find comprehensive information on both cross-country and downhill skiing destinations, ensuring that all preferences are catered to. The book serves as a practical resource for skiers looking to navigate Maine’s winter sports landscape, offering suggestions and insights from experienced skiers who have explored these locations. With its focus on skiing and travel in the Northeast, Skiing Maine is a valuable addition for anyone interested in winter sports in this region.
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Maine has long been a skier’s paradise, whose iconic peaks such as Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Saddleback often have more challenging types of snow cover than the deep powder that is the norm for western mountains. Now, Maine Ski Hall of Famer John Christie, author of the definitive history of the resort at Sugarloaf and veteran of Maine’s ski industry, teams up with his son Josh to guide skiers to all the best places. Every public ski mountain or hill in the state is listed, along with pertinent information about trails, amenities, conditions, and personal anecdotes and suggestions from the authors, who have skied at all of them. Included are destinations for cross-country and downhill skiing, so no matter your preference, you’ll be able to get out enjoy the white stuff.
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