Aroostook Outdoor News: 3.1.19 edition
In
this edition: 1) Watch sled dogs and skiers work together in
Fort Kent. 2) Have fun at an annual ski frolic in Presque Isle. 3) Race your neighbor
on snowshoes in Fort Kent. Plus lots more!
Events:
Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center/Can-Am Crown Skijoring Races. Skijoring:
a blend of XC skiing and mushing, where skier and animal(s) work together. 4k
Sprint races Saturday; 8k races, FREE Family Fun 2k event Sunday, at Fort Kent
Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Cir. Cost: FREE for spectators! Contact FKOC fkocevents@gmail.com
or visit www.fortkentoc.org/skijoring-in-fort-kent
FMI
Saturday, March 2
PRESQUE
ISLE: Himie Towle Memorial Ski Frolic. Aroostook Cup Series Race
#4. Youth races at varying distances; 10k Freestyle Race, 5k Tour for adults.
Registration: 10:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd.
Youth race start: 12:00 p.m. Adult race start: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $20/family,
$10/adult, $5/youth; includes lunch. Contact Tom Towle (207-227-6306) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org
FMI
FORT
KENT: 3rd Annual Can-Am Crown Snowshoe Challenge.
12:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Ave. Join us for a snowshoe race
after all the Can-Am Crown Mushers have left the starting line. 11 and under,
12-15 y/o divisions race are on flat course; 16 and above division runs up The
Far Side trail, down Founders trail. Cost: $5/15 and under, $10/16 and above.
Contact Michelle Labbe (207-231-0386) FMI
Tuesday, March 5
PRESQUE
ISLE: Quoggy Jo Ski Center/SAD1 Adult & Community Ed. Youth Ski Program. Tuesdays;
3:00-6:00 p.m. February 26-March 26 at Quoggy Jo Ski Center, 420 Fort Fairfield
Rd. For students in grades 1-12. Cost: $39/student, includes transportation,
equipment, lesson. Contact SAD1 Adult Ed. (207-764-4776) or visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/searchResults?search=quoggy
FMI
Saturday, March 9
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec/Bigrock SKI4LIFE Downhill Ski Program. Saturdays,
March 9-April 6. For students in grades 5-8. Cost: $80/student (includes lift
ticket, ski rentals, lesson, transportation), $20/Bigrock season pass holder.
Pre-registration required. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
FMI
ST.
AGATHA: 6th Annual Angel Snowfest. All-day event at
Lakeview Restaurant; live music, outdoor Ice Bar, Snowshoe/Walk, Luminary Walk
on the breathtaking Lakeview trails. Proceeds benefit Angel Flight NE and Edgar
J. Paradis Cancer Fund. Fee: $15; includes neck-warmer, stew, entertainment. Visit
www.facebook.com/angelsnowfest
FMI
Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17
PATTEN:
Mt Chase Lodge Women’s Winter Skills Weekend. At
Mt. Chase Lodge, 1517 Shin Pond Rd. Registered Maine Guides will lead ski and
snowshoe adventures, teach basic ice fishing, fish identification, introduction
to snowmobiling. Pre-registration required. Cost: $370/shared room,
$420/private room; includes instruction, leadership by registered Maine Guides,
lodging. Contact Mt. Chase Lodge (207-528-2183) FMI
Saturday, March 16
MARS
HILL: Bigrock Invitational Youth Ski Race. For youth ages 15
and under. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Bigrock Mountain, 37 Graves Rd. Giant
Slalom Race start: 10:00 a.m. Slalom Race start: 12:45 p.m. Awards: 2:30 p.m. Medals
and ribbons to top finishers. Fee: $35/skier, includes lift ticket; $15/season
pass holder. Contact Bigrock (207-425-6711) or visit www.skireg.com/bigrock-youth-ski-race
FMI
Saturday, March 16-Friday, March 22
PATTEN:
Friends of Katahdin Woods Waters Head North Ski Days. 10:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m. each day at KWWNM Matagamon Gate, end of Matagamon Rd. Join us
for groomed trails and free XC ski equipment and instruction along the East
Branch of the Penobscot. Cost: FREE! Contact Susan Adams (207-852-1291) or lunksoos@gmail.com or visit www.friendsofkww.org/head-north-ski-days
FMI
Saturday, March 23
FORT
KENT: Lonesome Pine Trails Invitational Youth Ski Race. 9:00
a.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Ave. Slalom and Giant Slalom downhill
youth races. Contact Lonesome Pine Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org
or visit www.lonesomepines.org
FMI
Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Sportsman’s Show.
Doors open: 9:00 a.m. each day at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Kids’ Trout Fishing
Pond, Air Gun Shooting Range, Laser Shot Rifle/Pistol Range, Video Hunting
Game, Moose Calling Contest, hourly kids’ door prizes! 75+ exhibitors. Fee:
$5/person, FREE/kids 10 and under. Visit Presque Isle Fish and Game Club www.PIFG.org
FMI
Sunday, March 31
CARIBOU:
44th Annual Henry Anderson Memorial Ski Dag. The granddaddy of
‘em all! The longest continuously-run Nordic race in Aroostook County!
Registration: 11:30 a.m. at Caribou High School Ski Center, 308 Sweden St. 5
mi. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Contact Caribou Parks & Recreation Department
(207-493-4224) FMI
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec. Skiing Easter Egg Hunt. 3:00 p.m. at Caribou High
School Ski Center, 308 Sweden St. Hundreds of surprise eggs hidden along three
groomed ski trails. Divisions: Grade 2 & Under, Grade 3-5 and Grade 6-8.
Find a SILVER EGG, win a complete ski rental gift certificate. Find a GOLDEN
EGG, win a brand new complete Nordic ski package! Contact Caribou Rec (207-498-4224)
FMI
Ongoing Programs:
EASTON: Francis Malcolm
Science Center Walk-in Tours. Weekdays;
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s full-dome, digital projection
system, featuring a 30-minute activity; 15 minutes in the star theater, 15
minutes to visit the facility at large. Cost: $5/visitor;
reservations requested. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) FMI
CARIBOU: Men’s Ski Night. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at
Caribou High School Ski Building, 308 Sweden St. Alternating between classical
and freestyle skiing each week, starting with freestyle on January 8. Contact
Evan Graves egraves@rsu39.org
FMI
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons
Trail Association Walking Group. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St.
Bring lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy (207-728-7047) FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth
Ski Program. Saturdays; January 26-March 2 from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Coaches combine instruction, technique
training with games on skis; the perfect way to get outside and enjoy winter!
For students up through grade 8; children under 8 must be accompanied by adult.
Cost: FREE! Contact Heidi Bartley (207-551-1705) FMI
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Youth
Skiing Program. Saturdays; December
29-March 9 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org
FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: County
Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various
locations. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes,
and bring friends! Visit County Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Meetings:
LIMESTONE: Friends of
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Meeting. Second Monday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor’s
Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Get involved in volunteer projects at ANWR in effort to
balance enhancing of habitat with public access privilege to enjoy wildlife in
an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or friendsofanwr@gmail.com FMI
FORT KENT: Fort Kent
Outdoor Center Meeting. First Monday of each
month; 6:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. The Fort Kent Outdoor Center
promotes healthy outdoor lifestyles by providing a first-rate facility, trail
system, and recreational activities for members, athletes, and visitors.
Visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic
Heritage Sport Club Meeting. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield
Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor recreation, economic vitality in Central
Aroostook County by providing first-class facilities and programs to area
residents, athletes, visitors. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
