The very first hut in the new 180-mile Maine Huts & Trails system has finally been approved for Carrabassett Valley.

A hut on the ground will establish a real presence and give the project the added momentum it needs to move forward.

Skiers, hikers and mountain bikers alike, from Maine and away, are really going to enjoy this world class trail system which will one day extend from the Moosehead Lake region to the Mahoosuc Mountains near the Maine-NH border.

It's yet another exciting recreational opportunity that is coming to fruition by forward thinking, dedicated and hard working people.

Kudos to the Western Mountains Foundation. We look forward to more good news!

But shhh... don't tell the Save Maine From Everything Coalition. They might look at this as d-e-v-e-l-o-p-m-e-n-t, and you know what'll happen then!