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Historical Items Showing 3 of 10 View All
Item 79090
Title: World Cup Program Cover, Sugarloaf, 1971
Contributed by: Ski Museum of Maine
Date: 1971
Location: Carrabassett Valley
Media: Color Photograph
Item 76167
Title: Climbing Flagpoles, Sugarloaf, 1971
Contributed by: Ski Museum of Maine
Date: 1971
Location: Carrabassett Valley
Media: Black and White Photographic Image
Item 76134
Title: Flagpoles, 1971 Sugarloaf World Cup Ski Races
Contributed by: Ski Museum of Maine
Date: 1971
Location: Carrabassett Valley
Media: Black and White Photograph Print
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Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
Exhibit
World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine
Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.