Keywords: ski trails
Item 18916
Aerial view of Pleasant Mountain ski trails, ca. 1960
Contributed by: Shawnee Peak Ski Area through Ski Museum of Maine Date: circa 1960 Location: Bridgton Media: Photographic print
Item 116224
Saddleback Mountain ski resort, ca. 1992
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1992 Location: Rangeley Media: Cotton, ink
Exhibit
By the second half of the 20th century, skiing began to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton (later Shawnee Peak) was Maine's foremost place to join the fun in the 1950s and 1960s.
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.
Site Page
Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960
"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."
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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club
"Skiing was brought by the Swedes when they settled the Swedish Colony. Children used Swedish snowshoes which are also known as “skidor” (long and…"
Story
Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.
