Bethel Inn..fun on the snow while it is still here- ski, snowshoe, fat bike
2024-02-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Bethel Inn Maine X ski, snow shoe, and fat bike: Looks like we can get another weekend of winter. Bethel Inn has nice trails and is connected to the Gould Academy trails.
I plan to x ski (classic) in the morning and try fat bike after lunch. Should be a fun day … let me know if you want to meet. See Bethel Inn website for pricing or option to go for free at Gould Academy trails. The conditions were good last Sunday.
Daphne
email: luckydog2993@gmail.com

WinterFest 24
2024-03-09
MOAC is excited to host this year’s Winterfest on March 9th 11am – sunset, which will be presented at Orchard Ridge Farm at 236 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham, Maine!
This year’s activities will include:
-A classic chili/soup cookoff with prizes awarded to the volunteers bringing the top three dishes.
– Yard-games & brews (please see below).
-A full menu of food/drink is available for purchase at the venue.
-Free hot cocoa/Coffee/tea.
-Join us skiing/ snowshoeing along the adjacent Mountain Division Trail.
-Enjoy warming up by the firepit.
-Volunteer led winter events.

Join us for a great afternoon!

Skiing Sugarloaf escape
2024-03-10 - 2024-03-13
Only a few more spot left!

Let’s spend several days (March 10th to 13th) in the Sugarloaf area for downhill or cross-country skiing, hiking or snowshoeing.
We will stay at the Maine Roadhouse in Stratton which is an old-time favorite of Moacers and a through-hikers go-to place. The Roadhouse has been renovated and reopened; and the road is opened. It offers a bunkroom with beds separations, lights and curtains (16 in a room that once held maybe 30) and it also has 5 private rooms. The bunk beds go for $40 per night. There is a kitchen where we can have potluck suppers and breakfast but they can offer breakfast for $12.

You make your own reservation. No money upfront!
Their contact info is themaineroadhouse@gmail.com
(207) 670-4159
Let me know if you are going for further information
Marianne Hubert
2076242945

X-C ski or snowshoe Roberts Farm, Norway, Maine
2024-03-24 13:00 - 17:00
Meet at this beautiful area with lake and mountain views owned, groomed and managed by the Western Foothills Land Trust. Warming hut with wood stove and deck for lunch alfresco. I will be driving from Buxton through Casco to Norway, if anyone wants to carpool. Snowshoes and skis can be borrowed by donation at the lodge. Bring layers, lunch and snacks, a mug for hot water, tea bags or hot chocolate, water to drink while exercising on the trails and a sunny attitude. From easy to difficult, come check out this gem of a place.

Snow & Eclipse Activities in Sugarloaf Area
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-09 09:00
Excited for symptoms of a real winter with spring temperatures? Take in snow and sun in the beautiful Carrabassett Valley/Franklin County area of Maine. Nordic, downhill and possibly alpine touring. Contact Eileen by phone or text to meet up. Roughly, Nordic Fri and Sat. Downhill Sun and Mon. Maybe some snowshoeing thrown in.
Witness total eclipse on the summit of Sugarloaf*! Watch from the “Beach” outside the base lodge with free parking until the lots fill, and free admission with a security check.) Shuttle buses will be rotating through. No hiking or uphill skiing on Monday.
*Lift ticket or season’s pass required to ride lifts.
https://www.sugarloaf.com/events-calendar/total-eclipse?utm_source=mc_sugarloaf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sl_news&utm_content=627168_sl_news_4-4-24&sfcid=0035Y0000423gmVQAQ&phone=

nordic ski Roberts farm
2024-12-29 09:00 - 12:00
nordic skiing at Roberts’s farm, if conditions allow. They promised to do some grooming 12/24 so we will check and be sure it is open and the conditions are good. Early season, may want to take rock skis. Not sure if I will be skate skiing or classic.
Check here for conditions updates: https://www.wfltmaine.org/roberts-farm

Pineland Farms XC Ski or Snowshoe
2025-02-15 10:00 - 14:00
Meet at Pineland Farms for miles of xc skiing or snowshoeing – take your pick. I will be on classic Nordic skis and intermediate/expert trails – beginners are welcome and there are great easy trails to choose from. The trails are also groomed for skate skiing, and there’s a separate trail network for snowshoeing. Tickets are $20 for xc skiing, $12 for snowshoeing. We can get lunch in the cafe after a couple hours skiing, then go back out to the trails if people want a longer workout. Meet at 10 AM with your trail pass already purchased, all geared up and ready to hit the trails. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 for our meeting place so I know who’s coming.

Nordic Ski at Riverside in Portland
2025-02-18 09:00 - 11:30
Come with classic or skate gear and ski from 9:30-11:30 for a Tuesday workout on the snow. Meet at the FIRST parking lot, (the one without the restaurant). Park on the left if spots available. This location is groomed and free. Gentle hills and stream for duck watching and eagles’ nest and owls. Hoot hoot. My phone is 207-749-0211.

XC SKI DAY - Harris Farm, Dayton Maine
2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Harris Farm, 280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton, 04005, United States
Join me Saturday at Harris Farm for a cross-country ski day from 10-4p Weather looks remarkable!
Rentals available – Pack a lunch – Ski and drink fresh milk before, during or after! Many flavors available!
280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton Maine
Let me know you’re coming – Nancy D
207-712-5699 / njdorran@gmail.com

Ski Sugarloaf
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-26
Let’s go again to the Sugarloaf area for downhill/cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing or for whatever is your game!
Again, we will stay at the Maine Roadhouse in Stratton which is an old-time favorite and where the owners, Jen & Jen, are most welcoming. They offer a bunkroom with beds that have privacy separations, lights and curtains and also 5 private rooms. The bunk beds go for $40 per night and breakfast is included Plus, we can use the kitchen for potluck suppers.

Dates are Sunday February 23rd to the 26th (Maine day at the ski mountain).
You make your own reservation by calling and they don’t need any money upfront! Come for some of the nights or stay more before and after. It’s a great place to call home near the mountains.
Their contact info is themaineroadhouse@gmail.com
(207) 670-4159
Let me know if you are going for more information
Marianne Hubert
2076242945

Nordic skiing at Pineland Farms
2025-02-23 10:00 - 14:00
Meet at Pineland Farms for miles of cross country skiing on beautiful groomed trails. I will be on classic Nordic skis and intermediate/expert trails – beginners are welcome and there are great easy trails to choose from. The trails are also groomed for skate skiing, and there’s a separate trail network for snowshoeing if you prefer. Tickets are $20 for xc skiing, $12 for snowshoeing. We can get lunch in the cafe after a couple hours skiing, then go back out to the trails if people want a longer workout. Meet at 10 AM with your trail pass already purchased, all geared up and ready to hit the trails. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 for our meeting place so I know who’s coming.

Nordic or Downhill Ski at Black Mt of Maine
2025-03-01 08:30 - 16:30
Meet at the Gray Park & Ride at 8:30 AM. Carpool from there. Also, could meet up in Lewiston/Auburn area. 207-749-0211 Eileen
Leave the mountain at 2:30 or 3:00.

Cross Country ski at Pineland Farms
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
Let’s meet outside the ticket desk at Pineland Farms. Ski for about 1.5-2 hours or so and then enjoy lunch at the cafe. All abilities and experience levels welcome. Faster skiers can split off if need be and meet us back the cafe. Optional ski after lunch. Note: the Ticket desk will be busy, so you may want to arrive early to buy your day pass. Pineland requires a $20 ticket to ski. If questions I can be reached at bradbury20@ gmail.com

Nordic Skiing at Jackson NH
2025-03-02 03:00 - 14:00
Join us for miles of xc skiing in Jackson, NH where there are trails for all abilities. I’ll be on intermediate trails and if there’s a big enough group we can split off beginners separately. Tickets are $25 for the day. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 (not email please) for meeting place and time and to arrange carpooling. This will be a morning through lunchtime and after event. You can bring your own food or there’s a deli nearby for sandwiches/soups.

Winter Sports in the Sugarloaf Area
2025-03-22 08:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00
Stay at the Roadhouse Hostel between Stratton and Rangeley. Private rooms and walled off bunks for privacy and soundproofing. Bring earplugs for uninterrupted sleep. Potluck dinners in MOAC style. Breakfast will be bagels and homemade muffins, fruit, coffee/tea, included. Bunks are $40/night, rooms $50-60. Cash preferred. Make your reservation directly with Jen or Jen at 207-670-4159 for one or more nights. Extend your stay, if you wish–you won’t want to leave. Questions? Call Eileen 207-749-0211.

Cross Country Skiing at Riverside Golf Course in Portland
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:30
The cross country skiing trails at the Riverside Golf Course have been groomed. I skied them Thursday and the coverage is good. Let’s grab some good early-season skiing Sunday Morning.

Winterfest update (Saturday February 28th)
2026-01-08 08:00 - 08:30
There are 2 bunks not yet taken for Winterfest at the AMC Highland Center Crawford Notch for Saturday night Sunday morning. These spots include dinner and breakfast. This is shaping up to be a great trip. There are 90 kilometers of Nordic trails and downhill skiing is at Bretton woods just 3 miles down route 302.
Once these 2 bunks are taken I will open up reservations for Friday for those who desire it. You could do both nights or just Friday. They currently have: (4) 2 bunk rooms, (2) 4 bunk rooms and (3) 6 bunk rooms available for Friday Feb 27.
Please email Art Cornell at acornell@maine.rr.com to reserve a bunk. The price is $120
Note: You can easily make this a day trip, it is a 2 hour drive from Portland.

Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski & Stay Safari – Updated Room Availability
2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
MOAC is returning to the mountains of Rangeley and the Carrabassett Valley for a long-running winter favorite – a classic MOAC winter ski safari. We’ll enjoy the #1 and #2 ranked alpine resorts in the East (SKI Magazine Top 20 of the East, 2026), located alongside two of New England’s premier Nordic trail systems, with the freedom to choose your own activity each day.
Dates: Friday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 4
UPDATE: Several Rooms available on Mon & Tue, Feb 2 and 3. 1 Room available Fri, Jan 30.
Lodging:
Our home base once again will be The Maine Roadhouse in Stratton—an MOAC favorite for years and the perfect hub for Sugarloaf and Saddleback adventures. In 2026, the Roadhouse is under the management of owner Lisa Rigas and her son, Crigas, preserving everything MOAC came to enjoy under prior managers Jen & Jen.
We have access to the full kitchen and the large communal gathering room for shared meals, games, and fireside après-ski fun. New this year, an additional suite is available—the former Jen & Jen quarters now named room “Moose”
Lodging Costs:$45/night for semi-private bunks up to $99/night for a queen suite (formerly Jen & Jen’s quarters). Full lodging room options are listed within the registration form, linked in item 1, below.
Organizer: Dave Dancause (dave.dancause@gmail.com | 207-415-6258)
How to attend:

Fill out registration: [Sugarloaf and Saddleback Safari Registration]; or contact Dave D directly: (207) 415-6258
Contact The Maine Roadhouse after January 5th. The Maine Roadhouse will have the registration form information you have completed to ease the reservations process.
Lodging payment is due 7 days before your arrival Call The Maine Roadhouse for lodging payment. Note: Payment before arrival is new this year.

Why this registration form? Ease for Lisa and Crigas to accept reservations – They will see your reservation request information once you fill out this form. The Maine Roadhouse is no longer a MOAC secret – using Airbnb and other marketing platforms has made the Roadhouse a more popular lodging option. The Maine Roadhouse will have this form data (your registration info) on hand when you call to make your reservation.
Let’s do this!

Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski & Stay Safari - Updates
2026-01-30 14:00 - 2026-02-04 11:00
MOAC is returning to the mountains of Rangeley and the Carrabassett Valley for a long-running winter favorite – a classic MOAC winter ski safari. We’ll enjoy the #1 and #2 ranked alpine resorts in the East (SKI Magazine Top 20 of the East, 2026), located alongside two of New England’s premier Nordic trail systems, with the freedom to choose your own activity each day.
Dates: Friday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 4
UPDATE: Several Rooms available on Mon & Tue Feb 2 and 3. 1 Room available Fri Jan 30.
Lodging:
Our home base once again will be The Maine Roadhouse in Stratton—an MOAC favorite for years and the perfect hub for Sugarloaf and Saddleback adventures. In 2026, the Roadhouse is under the management of owner Lisa Rigas and her son, Crigas, preserving everything MOAC came to enjoy under prior managers Jen & Jen.
We’ll have exclusive use of the entire lodge, including the full kitchen and the large communal gathering room for shared meals, games, and fireside après-ski fun. New this year, an additional suite is available—the former Jen & Jen quarters—giving us even more flexibility.
Lodging Costs:$45/night for semi-private bunks up to $99/night for a queen suite (formerly Jen & Jen’s quarters). Full lodging room options are listed within the registration form, linked in item 1, below.
Organizer: Dave Dancause (dave.dancause@gmail.com | 207-415-6258)
How to attend:

Fill out registration: [Sugarloaf and Saddleback Safari Registration]; or contact Dave D directly: (207) 415-6258
Contact The Maine Roadhouse after January 5th. The Maine Roadhouse will have the registration form information you have completed to ease the reservations process.
Lodging payment is due 7 days before your arrival Call The Maine Roadhouse for lodging payment. Note: Payment before arrival is new this year.

Why this registration form? Ease for Lisa and Crigas to accept reservations. The Maine Roadhouse is no longer a MOAC secret – using Airbnb and other marketing platforms has made the Roadhouse a more popular lodging option. The Maine Roadhouse will have this form data (your registration info) on hand when you call to make your reservation.
Let’s do this!

Black Mountain skiing $30
2026-03-05
Join us this Thursday March 5 for a $30 ski day at Black mt in Rumford me.
We will meet at the main chairlift at 9:30.
For any cross country skiers the Nordic trails are free for the day.
Rob Keizer
