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Aroostook Outdoor News: 11.3.16 edition

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In this edition: 1) A #Birding tour to #LongLakeME. 2) #SkiSwaps in #EdmundstonNB and #PresqueIsleME. 3) #UFOs and #aliens in #EastonME. Plus lots more! #offugo... #AroostookThing(s) of the week: It’s ski swap season! Skis and snowboards. Boots and poles and bindings. Hats and helmets. Goggles and gloves. If you need it to get down the ski hill, you can probably find it at a ski swap. For those of us in Aroostook, November is ski swap season – four of ‘em between now and Thanksgiving! To me, the ski swaps are the harbinger of all things good. In my world, that means snow, and of course, skiing. Among all the amazing goods you can find at ski swaps, don’t forget that they also usually provide a chance to pick up your season passes to your local ski hill. In fact, each of the swaps in our area are sponsored by our four winter fun centers. Quoggy Jo Ski Center in Presque Isle and Mont Farlagne in Edmundston, NB, get the ski swap train rolling this weekend,...

Aroostook Outdoor News: 11.19.15 edition

Will it ever #snow? #WinterIsComing #TiredOfWaiting #BringItOn #AroostookThing In this edition: 1) Get your #Nordic #XCSki rentals for the #SkiSeason in #Caribou. 2) A #SkiSwap in #FortKent. 3) Celebrate #TurkeyDay with a #5k #TurkeyTrot in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! #offugo... *Thursday, November 19 Winter Weather Spotter Training, Caribou. 5:30 p.m. at National Weather Service, 810 Main Street. If you're interested in becoming one of our volunteer weather spotters, please attend this training session. Cost: free. Contact Donald Dumont donald.dumont@noaa.gov FMI Thursday, November 19 Caribou Rec./Boreal Outdoor Club XC Ski Rental Night, Caribou. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. Seasonal rentals available for all ages; includes skis, boots, poles, and carrier. Cost: $70. Volunteers needed. Contact CPRD (207-493-4224) FMI Saturday, November 21–Sunday, November 22 Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Swap and Sale, Fort Kent. Ski sale registration: Saturday...

Aroostook Outdoor News: 11.12.15 edition

Waiting for #ElNino. Cold #winter? Mild temps? More #snow? Less Snow? #WhatsItGonnaBe? #WinterIsComing #AroostookThing In this edition: 1) A #SkiSwap in #MarsHill. 2) Support local #wildlife and #hike the #trails in #Limestone. 3) Live #WildAnimals from around the globe in Woodstock, #NewBrunswick. Plus lots more! #offugo... Saturday, November 14 Bigrock Ski Swap and Sale, Mars Hill. Old ski gear taking up space in your home? Looking for rock-bottom prices on ski stuff for the upcoming season? Then you better get to Bigrock! Last day to buy early bird season passes! Consignment intake: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sale: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-425-6711) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI Saturday, November 14 New Sweden Trails Work Day, New Sweden. Please bring clippers, chain saws, any other tools needed to clear trails for winter. If anyone has a walk-behind bush mower to use, that would be great! 9:00 a.m.-Noon at New Sweden Consolidated School ...