6th Annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, Fort Kent, Mar. 2. The famous 250-mile race, a quali- fier for the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest with a $29,000 purse; also 30-mi. and 60-mi. races; mushers and spectators from all over the world. can-am-crown.net w i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 9 2 1 Clockwise from top left: Atlantic Brewing Company, Adobe stock, Can-Am Crown Photo by Leslie Marquis Maine Ski Events Carter’s Last Stand, Bethel, Jan. 1. Celebrate the New Year with some fun in the snow at Carter’s Cross-Country Ski Center. cartersxcski.com New England Ski Day at Shawnee Peak, Bridgton, Jan. 4. Show your New England driver’s license and ski all Friday til 9 p.m. for $32. Ski rentals will be $32 as well. 647-8444, shawneepeak.com National Winter Trails Day, Jan. 6. Oxford and Bethel ski areas offer free rentals and trail pass for first-time skiers after 1 p.m. cartersxcski.com Rangeley Snodeo 2019, Rangeley, Jan. 24-26. Chili/Chowder cook-off, Casino Night, snowmobile displays, radar runs, poker runs, parade, fireworks, and more. 864-5571, rangeleymaine.com Auburn Winter Festi- val, Auburn, Jan. 25-27. Events include sledding, snowmobile rides, skiing, snowboarding, skating, ice sculptures, and live music. 333-6601, auburn- maine.gov Wood Ski Day, Bethel, Jan. 20. Ski on your old wood skis and get $5 off the trail pass. Green Ice Wax Co. will give free wax demos and help you wax your skis with 100 percent biodegradable wax. cart- ersxcski.com Moosehead Lake Region Snofest, Greenville. An- nual Ice Fishing Derby, Jan. 25-27; Wilderness Sled Dog Race, Feb. 2; Annual Chocolate Festival, Feb. 18. 695-2702, mooseh- eadlake.org Maine Winter Special Olympics, Sugarloaf, Jan. 27-29. Now in its 50th year, Sugarloaf hosts the athletes and families. so- maine.org The Great Maine Out- door Week, multiple locations, Feb. 8-17. Now expanded from a single weekend, events all over the state celebrate Maine’s natural resources with out- door activities. greatmain- eoutdoorweekend.com 100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race, Feb. 2. Starts in Greenville. 100-mile and 30-mile sled dog races promot- ing education, safety, animal welfare and good sportsmanship. 100milewil- dernessrace.org U.S. National Toboggan Championships, Cam- den Snowbowl, Feb. 9-10. Spirited competition, food and outdoor fun. 236- 3438, camdensnowbowl.com Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Winter Carnival, multiple locations, Feb. 16. Kids’ snow sculpture, horse-drawn carriage rides, sled dog rides, skat- ing, carnival games, and other outdoor activities. mainelakeswintercarnival.com Spring Fling at Shaw- nee Peak, Bridgton, Mar. 23. It’s an annual rite of spring: sunshine, the Slush Cup, and live music, with views of Mt. Washing- ton in the distance. 647- 8444, shawneepeak.com Maine Adaptive Sports and Ski-A-Thon, Mar. 23. Huge fundraiser and fun for participants, vol- unteers, and supporters. sundayriver.com New England Pond Hockey Festival, Range- ley, Feb. 1-3. The 12th annual tournament will boast at least five divi- sions. 864-5571, rangeley- maine.com Ski Guide Baker Mountain Ski Area, Moscow. 460' verti- cal drop, 5 trails,T-bar lift, night skiing, ski school. Non-profit and volunteer- Bar Harbor Winter Beer Fest, Bar Harbor, Jan. 19. Celebrate local craft beer and fine food, hosted by Atlantic Brew- ing Co. Tickets must be purchased in advance. barharborinfo.com/events