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Moosehead Lake from Sqauw Mt.GIF (43051 bytes) Big Squaw Mountain Route 15, Greenville 207-695-1000
Big Squaw, a few scant miles from Moosehead Lake, had (see note below) big mountain skiing with a classic New England trail layout. An old double chair offered excellent terrain for advanced intermediates and experts to the summit (the summit double chair at Big Squaw is closed until further notice - without this chair this is a modest 800 vertical mountain - a nice day trip if you live close by but not worth the drive for most). The lower mountain has a triple chair catering to intermediate and beginner skiers with gentle, wandering terrain. The stunning views from the summit (that you have to hike for now) of Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin in the distance are arguably the best in the Northeast! Squaw is not fancy, it’s hearty and unadorned, with a very low lift ticket price!
Vertical Drop 800. 31 Trails: 9 Beginner, 14 Intermediate, 8 Most Difficult plus glades. 3 Lifts: Triple Chair, Double Chair, Pony lift. 70% Snowmaking. Cafeteria, ski shop and an on mountain 56 room modest/stark hotel.
 
Mt. Jefferson Rt 6, Lee, 207-738-2377
This is the epitome of a family owned and operated ski area since 1964 complete with family friendly pricing and meals in the ski lodge. Jefferson’s 12 trails are reliant on Mother Nature, but with fresh snow the mile Willow Way takes a nice gradual path around the mountain.
Vertical Drop 432’. 3 Lifts: 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow. 12 trails: 3 Beginner, 6 Intermediate, and 3 Most Difficult. Half Pipe. Cafeteria, Ski School, Rentals.
 
New Hermon Mountain Newburg Road, Exit 174 of ME Turnpike, Hermon 207-848-5192
"Good People, Good Times, Good Skiing, Good Food" is the motto. Overlooking Hermon Pond are great cruisers like Cloud Nine, Scenic and Lakeview. So close to Bangor, Hermon is convenient and affordable for Maine families.
Vertical Drop 350’. 3 Lifts: One Double Chair, One T-Bar, One Handle Tow. 20 Trails: 6 Beginner, 7 Intermediate, 7 Most Difficult. Half Pipe. 100% Snowmaking. Nightskiing. Ski School and Rentals, Cafeteria.
 

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