offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

#Snow, glorious snow! #Juno gave us just enough, and #Kari keeps it coming. #LoveWinter! In this edition: 1) Ladies: the women’s ski day in PQI is full, but you can still sign up for the awesome event in FK later this month. 2) Hunters: archery and firearms safety classes are coming up in Caribou. 3) Mooses: watch out for winter warriors at Moosestompers in Houlton. Plus lots more! offugo... *Thursday, January 29- Friday, February 13 Hartland Winterfest 2015, Hartland, NB Activities: Adult Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, Sliding Party at Covered Bridge Country Club, Family Snowshoeing, Adult Full Moon Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe & Poker Rally. Visit www.sjrvta.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/hartland-winterfest-2015/ FMI Thursday, January 29 River Valley Runners Guest Speaker Series, Woodstock, NB 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock High School. Guest speakers: Registered Dietitian Andrea Anderson and Physiotherapist Meredith Patterson. All are welcome. Cost: $5/non club me

Oh, the #weather #outside is delightful, And the day’s events are rightful. Since we love to go, go, go, let it snow, let it snow! Please, #LetItSnow! In this edition: 1) A New Brunswick running group is picking up the pace. 2) Learn about the world’s largest trout at an UMPI presentation. 3) Caribou Adult Ed. is offering two hunter safety courses. Plus lots more! offugo... Thursday, January 22 Aroostook Birders Meeting and Presentation, Presque Isle 6:30 p.m. Location TBA. Dave Putnam will present "A Few Birds of Mongolia, and other things." Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI Saturday, January 24-Sunday, January 25 MWSC Active Maine Project Katahdin Area Trails Weekend, Millinocket Join other active adults from around Maine for fantastic groomed trails, backcountry Baxter tour, and fat bike riding! Cost: $175; includes program, lodging, gourmet dinner. Participants must provide own ski/bike equipment. Contact Mike Smith

#Skiing, #birding, #biking, #fishing, #hunting, #running, #OhMy! #FamilyFun festivals, too! #WinterIsHere! In this edition : 1) The second Aroostook Cup ski race of the season happens this weekend in Fort Kent. 2) Katahdin area XC ski trails are in great shape and playing host to two events in the coming weeks. 3) The first 5k of the year is only three weeks away! Plus lots more! offugo... *Sunday, January 18 10th Mountain SC Frostbite XC Ski Event – Aroostook Cup #2 , Fort Kent Distances: 30k, 15k, 5k Freestyle. Registration: 9:30 a.m.; 30k, 15k race start: 11:30 a.m.; 5k race start: 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20; includes feed stations and lunch. Visit  www.10thmtskiclub.org  FMI Thursday, January 22 Aroostook Birders Meeting and Presentation, Presque Isle 6:30 p.m. Location TBA. Dave Putnam will present "A Few Birds of Mongolia, and other things." Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI Saturday, January 24-Sunday, January 25 M

#BabyItsColdOutside! Don’t let that stop you. #BundleUp and enjoy it! In this edition: 1) The first Aroostook Cup ski race of the season happens this weekend. 2) Enjoy the outdoors while indoors, at the monthly Aroostook Birders meeting. 3) Register now for Aroostook Women’s Ski Day...open slots fill up fast! Plus lots more! offugo... Saturday, January 10 Friends of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday Series: Bird Feeders, Limestone 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Learn all about bird feeders and hike or ski on our trails! Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org FMI Sunday, January 11 FSTA Deprey Classic – Aroostook Cup #1, Madawaska Kick off the Aroostook Cup series; 6-6.5k freestyle race and tour and age-appropriate kids’ race at Four Seasons Lodge. Registration: Noon. Kids’ race start: 12:30 p.m. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $2/youth; $5/adult. Contact Colin Jandreau (207-728-6103) or jandreau@roadrunner.com  FMI Wedne

Here’s to a new year full of outdoor opportunities and awesome adventures! Happy New Year! In this edition: 1) Full moon outings in Presque Isle and Fort Kent. 2) The first of several community ski races is coming up in Madawaska. 3) Skiing in Baxter State Par.! Plus lots more! offugo... Saturday, January 3 Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, Presque Isle area We invite you to join us for all or part of these day-long counts; all welcomed! Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI Saturday, January 3 CompetitorME Full Moon Frolic, Presque Isle 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Lodge. Join us for a 2.5-mile full moon snowshoe hike on Eric's Around The Mountain Trail. Bring refreshments and food for a celebration afterwards; headlamp or flashlight isn't a bad idea. See YOU there! Contact Jonathan Kelley competitorme@gmail.com FMI Saturday, January 3 10th Mountain SC Full Moon Snowshoe Poker Run, Fort Kent 6:30-9:30 p.m. at F