March 9–17, 2019 PORTLAND, BRUNSWICK, WATERVILLE, LEWISTON, ROCKLAND, BANGOR Tickets and more at MJFF.ORG w i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 9 2 3 From left to right: Whitney J. Fox photography, sugarloaf Katahdin Nordic Center, Millinocket. A half-mile from downtown Millinock- et and 17 miles from the entrance to Baxter State Park. 6 miles of groomed trails. Ski and snowshoe rentals available. Libby Hill Forest Trails, Gray. Nine miles of ski and snowshoe trails. Dog- friendly (narrow snow- shoe trails only must be leashed). libbyhill.org Lonesome Pine Trails, Fort Kent. Maine’s north- ernmost ski resort. Down- hill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. A 500’ vertical drop, night skiing, alpine and Nordic skiing on the Canadian border, grinding rail, and half- pipe. 834-5202, lonesomepines.org Lost Valley, Auburn. A 240' vertical drop, 22 trails, two double chairlifts, night skiing, cross-country skiing, a terrain park for skiers and riders, 100 per- cent snowmaking, PSIA- certified Ski School, 9.3 miles of Nordic ski trails. 784-1561, lostvalleyski.com Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, Newry. Free winter recreation for children and adults with physical disabilities at four of Maine’s finest ski resorts: alpine ski- ing and snowboarding at Sunday River, Sugar- loaf, Black Mountain of Maine, and the Camden Snow Bowl; Nordic ski- ing and snowshoeing at Bethel Nordic Ski Center, Pineland Farms, and the Nordic Heritage Center. Summer programs also available. 800-639-7770, maineadaptive.org Mt.Abram, Greenwood. An 1,150' drop, 51 trails and glades. Four lifts, surface and car- pet lift, 85 percent snow- making, 550 acres, and three terrain parks.Winter- Kids pass accepted. 875- 5000, mtabram.com Mt. Jefferson, Lee. A 432' vertical drop, 12 trails, two T-bar lifts, handle tow, ski lessons, rentals, snack bar, views of Mt. Katahdin. skimtjefferson.com New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Rd., Millinocket. A network of cross-country ski trails designed by Olympian John Morton.15 miles of groomed trails. Ski and snowshoe rentals and lessons available. 800-766-7238 Nordic Heritage Cen- ter, Presque Isle. With 12 miles of cross-country trails, 1.5 miles of lighted trails, night skiing, warm- ing hut, paved roller ski loop, terrain park, lodge with sauna, and wax build- ing. Trails free of charge. 762-6972, nordicheritage- center.org The Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile and Cross-Country Ski Club, Millinocket. 20 miles of groomed trails offering views of Mt. Katahdin. The Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse offers cross-country ski trails with loops up to nine miles and a warming hut. 723-4329, northerntimbercruisers.com Pineland Farms,New Gloucester.With over 18 miles of Nordic skiing trails,ice skating,sledding, snowshoeing,and dry-land Nordic ski training in sum- mer and fall.688-6599, pinelandfarms.org Burnt Mountain Cat Skiing is now open (weather permitting) at Sugarloaf and offers skiers and snowboarders access to the most remote terrain (759 acres) via snowcat.