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These old wooden downhill skis have "bear trap" bindings, says Morse. At one time, "that's what everybody had to ski on," he says. "Once your feet were in there, they're locked in. That's why they had a lot of broken legs." See story. |
Into the woodsThey're old. They take some work. And they slow you down. Which is precisely why wooden skis still have so many fans among Mainers.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 2/27/06]
Where can you ski? Try a city or state park (check the list of parks in the Travelsection) or consult this list of Maine cross-country ski areas.
Cross-country skiing doesn't have to be about traveling miles down a trail, it's about enjoying the snow while learning a new skill that even the youngest ones in the family can do. Learn more in Outdoors with Children.
[MaineToday.com 1/30/05]
Cross-country skiing paradise awaits you
Cross-country skiing in Maine offers a wealth of possibilities with hundreds of cross-country ski locales around the state.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 1/22/06]
A biathlete's dream comes true
Rachel Steer becomes the first American woman to compete in a World Cup biathlon mass start.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 3/7/04]
Cash crop
Working farms in Maine double as cross-country ski centers in an attempt to try to turn a profit in winter.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 3/7/04]
Far from home and in debt, but also in love with her sport
Rachel Steer, a 26-year-old native of Alaska, is a biathlete and one of America's best.
[Portland Press Herald 3/6/04]
Slide shows: 
Women's biathlon
Junior national biathlon race
At this biathlon stage, it's all about the chase
U.S. team members are done competing after the World Cup Biathlon pursuit event in Fort Kent.
[Portland Press Herald 3/6/04]
Let's give a huge cheer to a sense of community
The fans in Fort Kent love the sport they really don't understand much.
[Portland Press Herald 3/5/04]
Biathlon sprint: U.S. men give it a shot
Four U.S. men qualify for the pursuit event today, but not in the top places.
[Portland Press Herald 3/5/04]
Day of fans and fun for biathlon winner
A German Olympic and world champion prospers in Fort Kent.
[Portland Press Herald 3/4/04]
In farm town of Fort Kent, biathlon no small potatoes
In the farming town of Fort Kent, the World Cup Biathlon races are no small potatoes.
[Portland Press Herald 3/3/04]
The international intrigue of the biathlon has hit the County.
The sport is popular in Europe, as evidenced by the 26 million viewers expected to watch the Fort Kent event unfold live courtesy of a German public television station.
[Central Maine Newspapers 3/3/04]
Trail designer hopes to please families as well as world-class Nordic skiers
Whether you're from Aroostook, Kennebec or Cumberland counties, if you love Nordic skiing, chances are you've skied on a John Morton trail.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 2/8/04]
Trail blazers
At Twin Brook in Cumberland, the town and Coastal Nordic Ski Club have set the standard for offering local Nordic skiers professional, public cross-country trails.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 1/18/04]
Top skiers defy erratic weather
The Cross Country Nationals bring North America's best to Rumford.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 1/4/04]
Into the Wild
Skiers encounter great beauty - and intense weather - on a backcountry trek this winter at Baxter State Park.
View a slide show of photos from the expedition (8 photos).
[3/9/03]
Plenty of snow, plenty of places to ski
Nordic ski centers in New Gloucester, Bridgton and Westbrook offer a safer, easier and cheaper alternative to xcountry skiing.
[2/20/03]
Riverside Golf Course's free Nordic ski trails win raves
Deirdre Fleming: The Portland Ski Club donated an Arctic Cat snow machine and TiddTech grooming equipment to the city to provide free Nordic trails within the city limits.
[1/26/03]
Bigelow friends oppose ski trail
Friends of Bigelow is trying to head off a plan for a groomed cross-country ski trail across the 35,000-acre Bigelow Preserve as part of a western Maine hut-and-trail system.
[1/14/03]
Toast winter at the 'Loaf'
The Outdoor Center at Sugarloaf acts as a gateway to all sorts of adventures during Maine's longest — and some say best — season.
[2/24/02]
Gliding in the City
Urban-dwelling skiers get their kicks at parks and golf courses minutes from home.
[2/11/00]
More than just a walk in the park
The vast expanses and sky-high peaks of Baxter State Park provide the setting for a back-country winter ski adventure. We describe our trek with words, slide shows, audio, movie clips, gear lists and a map.
[3/6/00]
Need a Workout? Give Skijoring A Try
The century-old sport, combining cross-country skiing with dogsledding, is gaining popularity in Maine. See the story in pictures [1997]
Get ski reports, listings of Nordic ski areas, lodging, events and more at the
Maine Nordic Ski Council
Get daily snow reports and information on Maine ski resorts,
events, adaptive ski programs and more at
Ski Maine.
New England Nordic Ski Association is primarily for racing but also has links to clubs and recreational cross-country skiing activities and a schedule of events across New England.
Check it out: 
The vast expanses and sky-high peaks of 
shares tips on how to
Watch Wonsavage demonstrate classic and skating techniques.
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