While many may flock to Vermont every winter for great skiing, Maine has more than it's fair share of great mountains to explore. From the well known Sugarloaf Ski Resort to the smaller, Mt. Abram, Maine has something for just about everyone. In general you'll find shorter lift lines and less crowded conditions on the mountain than some of the more southerly ski areas. When I was learning how to ski as a child, my dad would take us to a place called Sky-Hy. It took us about 3 minutes to get down the hill before getting on the dreaded T-Bar (which took you up a 90 degree incline), but it filled the bill for a young family learning to ski. Maine still offers the young and inexperienced plenty of great places to learn and the not-so-young, plenty of places to find a challenge. Read more about 5 ski resorts you may want to check out this winter.

Sugarloaf

The Mountain & Trails

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