NORDIC & ALPINE SKIING
WITH THOUSANDS OF MILES OF NORDIC TRAILS that seem to interconnect every community , plus a few great places for alpine skiing , winter is when the region really shines for those who enjoy outdoor winter sports .
Take a wintry walk in snowshoes atop the snow ( even in the calm of the night ) to enjoy the solace that brings so many to The County . For those dedicated to winter sport , connect up with one of the many clubs or facilities and make sure to get all tuned up or grab some gear in town before you hit the trails .
Additional ways to make the best of the short but beautiful winter days include dog sledding , skijoring ( Nordic skiing aided by dogs ), ice climbing , fat biking , snow tubing , and even biathlon . For those just out for fun , there ’ s ski touring , sledding , pond hockey , or ice-skating on a serene frozen lake .
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The opportunities to keep active continue even once the sun goes down , as many ski centers and mountains offer lighted trails . With an LED headlamp and a sense of adventure , the darkened trail becomes easy to navigate . While you are out there , remember to turn your eyes skyward for the chance to catch the Northern Lights .
The best thing about wintertime trails is that once the weather turns warm , most become ideal for hiking , trail running , mountain biking , or even just a walk in the woods .
Quoggy Joe , Presque Isle
NORDIC SKI TRAILS
The Nordic Heritage Center 450 Fort Fairfield Rd ., Presque Isle NordicHeritageCenter . org
Fort Kent Outdoor Center 33 Paradis Circle , Fort Kent FortKentOC . org
Four Season Trail Association 425 Spring St ., Madawaska FourSeasonsTrail . org
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge 97 Refuge Rd ., Limestone FriendsofAroostookNWR . org
Woodland Community Trails 844 Woodland Center Rd ., Woodland GoAroostookOutdoors . com
Aroostook State Park 87 State Park Rd ., Presque Isle Maine . gov / aroostook
ALPINE SKI AREAS
Bigrock Mountain 37 Graves Rd ., Mars Hill BigRockMaine . com
Quoggy Joe 420 Fort Rd ., Presque Isle Facebook . com / QuoggyJoSkiCenter
Lonesome Pine Trails Forest St ., Fort Kent LonesomePines . org
For ski trails and resources in the area visit SkiMaine . com .
For more information about winter sports in the region visit our website or call Judy at 888-216-2463 .
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