offugo...Aroostook Outdoor Event News
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
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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 Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Poker run
for fun and fundraising, usually a 50/50; winner takes half and club gets half.
Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org FMI
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
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
Wednesday,
January 14
Baxter State
Park Summer Camping Reservations Opening Day, Millinocket
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in-person only at Baxter State
Park Authority Headquarters, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket. Only 20% of each
campground may be reserved; two reservation limit per person or camp group.
Contact Baxter State Park (207-723-5140) FMI
Sunday,
January 18
10th Mountain SC Frostbite XC Ski Event –
Aroostook Cup #2, Fort Kent
Distances: 30k, 15k, 5k. Registration: 10:30 a.m.;
Race start (all events): 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20. 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
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 (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
*Saturday, January 31
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Chilly Cheeks Winter Triathlon, Caribou
Cancelled due to lack of registrants.
Sunday,
February 1
Aroostook
Women's Ski Day, Presque Isle
9:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. AWSD offers a full day of outdoor
and indoor activities. Clinic choices: skiing (classic & freestyle/skate),
snowshoeing, yoga, meditation, workshop focusing on fueling the body. Fee: $45.
Contact Heidi Bartley (207-551-1705) or heidikbartley@gmail.com FMI
*Wednesday,
February 4 and Thursday, February 19
Caribou Adult
Ed. Archery Hunter Education Course, Caribou
Feb 4: 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This ME DIFW course provides knowledge regarding equipment, hunting methods,
responsibilities, and general safety. Homestudy course; requires attendance at
sessions as well as work from home. Contact Caribou Adult Ed. (207-493-4272)
FMI
*Saturday, February 7
31st Annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run, Houlton
First race in the Aroostook Musterds
County Challenge Series. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Millar Arena. 2-mile walk
start: 10:45 a.m. 5k run start: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $12. T-shirts to first 50
registrants. Contact Larry Tonzi tonzimaine@gmail.com
FMI.
*Saturday,
February 7
Florenceville-Bristol
Tourism SnowBlast, Florenceville, NB
This event is a blast for the entire family to
celebrate winter! Activities: youth/adult cardboard classic, snowshoe hikes,
taffy on the snow, wacky snow games, food court, sliding, and more. Contact Florenceville-Bristol
Tourism (506-392-6763) or visit www.florencevillebristol.ca FMI
Ongoing
Programs:
Sunday Saunter
Running Group, Presque Isle
Sundays;
10:00 a.m. at UMPI's Gentile Hall. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy
run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Contact Jonathan Kelley competitorme@gmail.com FMI
Bootlegger Snowshoe
Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC
Sundays;
fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the end of Path
Brissette. Get to know the magical setting of the Bootlegger trails on this
guided hike. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Caribou Rec. Ski-Daddle Program, Caribou
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Jan. 6–March 3. Designed for Grades 3-5. Lessons include
intro to XC ski equipment and techniques and lots of outdoor fun. Cost: $10;
includes Ski-Daddle CPRD hat. Ski equipment available; pre-registration
required. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
10th Mountain
Outdoor Club Jalbert Pee Wee Biathlon Program, Fort Kent
Tuesdays;
4:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Open to youth ages 9 and under. Kids
will learn basic skate skiing skills, go on ski adventures, and play LOTS of
games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com
FMI
MWSC Active Maine Project Adult Nordic Program, Fort Kent
Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. The program runs January 20-February 10 and
is a fun, social way to improve your ski skills. Cost: $55. Contact Mike Smith
(207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
10th Mountain
Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program, Fort Kent
Wednesdays;
6:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Open to youth ages 10-14; roller skiing,
rifle shooting, trail running, and LOTS of games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail
Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com FMI
MWSC Active Maine Project Adult Nordic Program, Presque Isle
Thursdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. The program runs January 22-February 12 and
is a fun, social way to improve your ski skills. Cost: $55. Contact Mike Smith
(207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth XC Ski
Program, Presque Isle
Saturdays; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Starts January 10. Join us for a fun-filled free ski
lesson! Grades K-8 welcome; ages 5 and under invited if with adult. Lessons
designed for all levels. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
Four Seasons
Trail Association Youth Ski Program, Madawaska
Saturdays;
1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org
FMI
