WINTERGUIDE WinterKids Wel- come to Winter Festival, Payson Park, Portland, Jan. 19. Sledding, snowshoe- ing, ice skating, hot chocolate, healthy snacks, prizes. 871- 5700, winterkids.org 22 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine run. 717-0404, skimaine.com Bethel VillageTrails, Bethel.Over 20km of trails for novice through advanced skiers.Six miles of snowshoe and fatbike trails,rentals,and lessons. Ice-skating and sleigh rides are provided by the Bethel Inn Resort.Only 15 minutes from Sunday River. mahoosucpathways.org/Winter Bigrock Mountain, Mars Hill.A 980' vertical drop, 35 trails, three chairlifts, handle tow, downhill and cross-country skiing, snow- shoe trails, 65 percent snowmaking, night skiing, daily Snowschool lessons, 800' snow-tube park, expanded terrain park. 425-6711, big- rockmaine.com Big Squaw Moun- tain, Greenville. A 660' vertical drop, 13 trails, downhill and cross-country skiing. Backcountry skiing and cat skiing are offered on the upper mountain when snow conditions allow. 207-695-2400. Birches Ski Touring Cen- ter, Rockwood. 11,000 acres of wildlands, 25 miles of groomed cross- country ski trails, 30 miles of ungroomed trails. Snowshoeing, snowmo- bile trails, ice fishing, sce- nic plane rides, guided winter tours, and three yurts along trails for over- night stays. 800-825-9453, birches.com Black Mountain, Rum- ford. A 1,380' vertical drop, 50 trails and glades, two chairlifts, T-bar lift, two handle tows, night ski- ing, cross-country skiing, 70 percent snowmaking, tubing park, and 300' half- pipe. 364-8977, skiblack- mountainofme.org Camden Snow Bowl, Camden. An 850' verti- cal drop, 20 trails and 11 glades, two chairlifts, car- pet lift, 80 percent snow- making, snow tubing, ice skating, full rental shop, 400' toboggan chute, 4k Nordic trail, snowshoe- ing, night skiing, ski and snowboard school, two terrain parks with over 30 elements. Only ski moun- tain on the East Coast with ocean views. 236-3438, camdensnowbowl.com Carter’s X-C Ski Cen- ter and Shop, Oxford & Bethel. 10 miles of trails in Oxford; 20 miles of trails in Bethel. Beginner to ad- vanced trails. Snowshoe- ing, trail-side lodging, snack bar, warming huts, off-grid cabins in Bethel. Beautiful views of moun- tain ranges and rivers. Fully stocked retail and rental ski shop in Bethel. 824-3880, cartersxcski.com Five Fields Farm, Bridg- ton.With 16 miles of trails for all skill levels, cross- country skiing, snowshoe- ing, warming hut, ski and snowshoe rentals, and ungroomed trails to the summit of Bald Pate Moun- tain. Dog-friendly, too. 647-2425, fivefieldsski.com Fort Kent Mountain Out- door Center, Fort Kent. Over 25 miles of cross- country trails for all skill levels, lodging, night ski- ing, biathlon facilities, and snowshoe trails. 10thmts- kiclub.org. Harris Farm X-C Ski Center, Dayton. With 25 miles of groomed trails for all skill levels, snowshoeing and sled- ding for non-skiers, warming hut, snack bar (weekends only). Dogs are allowed on non-holiday weekdays when condi- tions are right. Winter- Kids passbook accepted, group discounts offered. 499-2678, harrisfarm.com Hermon Mountain, Her- mon. A 350' vertical drop, 20 trails for all skill levels, 100 percent snowmaking, ski and snowboard les- sons, double chair, T-bar, handle tow, night skiing, a snack bar, tubing park, terrain park. 848-5192, skihermonmountain.com