MWSC Youth Middle School Ski Day

More snow for Fort Kent

Tenth Mountain Received another 5″ of wet snow today bringing the total to nearly a foot over the past week. Trails are in fantastic shape.

Tenth Mountain Received another 5″ of wet snow today bringing the total to nearly a foot over the past week. Trails are in fantastic shape.

Holiday Storms leaves Fort Kent in Great Shape

Fort Kent - The 10th Mountain Center received a blanket of new snow Thanksgiving. The new snow on a great base has opened 7km of great skiing at the venue.

10th Mountain Ski Club launches new website.

Fort Kent, ME - We have added some new features and hope that you find this site easier to navigate and that it offers all the information you are looking for. Check often for the latest on events and trails conditions and we hope to see you this winter. We are also making numerous changes in preparation for the 2009 Biathlon World Cup.!

Community Programs

Community Programs in Depth

There are a number of community oriented programs that are put on either by the ski club or by Maine Winter Sports Center. These programs are available to club members at little or no cost. 

Youth Ski Program
Awarded the COMMUNITY YOUTH AWARD by the Maine Governors Council on Physical Fitness and Exercise in 2005. 
This program was established in 2000 with 20 participants the first year. The program has grown every year with over 80 participants in 2005. This program is instructed almost solely by community volunteers. Youth skiers aged 4-14 can participate in ski programs geared for various levels and ages. The program is based on instructing ski techniques based on the skill testing with the use of games and other fun activities. Programs start Saturday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 in Dec/Jan and end in March. Both classic and skate ski techniques are taught. Skis, poles and boots can be rented for the season for $40. A ski park with jumps, gates and bumps is also available next to the Wax Building when snow conditions permit. Parents are encourage to ski at the same time with an adult program coinciding.

Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program
During the summer, fall and winter, the Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program meets on most Thursday evenings for those between 8 and 14 year old. MWSC coaches, athletes, and two community based coaches instruct most of these sessions. Weekend camps are also hosted from time to time during the summer and fall.

Before the start of the 2003-2004 biathlon World Cup series, Ole Einar Bjoerndalen had a custom pair of Rossignol X-iums skis made for each venue that was hosting a world cup. He requested that each venue auction off each pair of skis and the proceeds be used to support local youth biathlon programs in the region. Phyllis Jalbert was the highest bidder for the Fort Kent skis. The money was then given to the club to be used to fund the youth biathlon program that is now named in her father¹s honor. The skis that Bjoerndalen donated are on display at the lodge.

Other Youth Programs
A number of youth ski activities are scheduled throughout the county all winter long. These include races and other fun events. Many of these are scheduled at the same time as Aroostook cup series races so the whole family can participate. The Aroostook Youth Ski Fest is held each March in Caribou and is hosted by MWSC and Northern Skiers Ski Club.

Adult Programs
Free skiing instructions for those new to the sport are offered by club volunteers on Saturday morning in conjunction with our youth ski program. Local groups may also wish to sign up for special sessions which may be arranged. For more advanced level skiers, programs are also available on Tuesday evenings. These are instructed by Maine Winter Sports Center coaches.

Citizen Racing
The Aroostook Cup series provides the opportunity for skiers to compete at races throughout the county. These are fun events which allow skiers to meet many other people from throughout the county with similar interests and to explore different ski trail systems in other communities. The ski club will be hosting a 5km race on December 30^th and a 20km half-loppet and a 40km Loppet on January 20th as a part of the series. Youth races are also held at the same time as the 5km race. In March the club will host the 1^st annual Maine State Biathlon Club Championships. This series will be open to skiers and biathletes of all ages and abilities.

Ski Equipment Rental Program
A variety of ski equipment is available for rental at the Center. Complete ski packages can be rented for $5.00/half-day and $10.00/ full day. A pull-behind chariot is available to parents with small children at no charge. Hours of availability will be posted at the lodge.

Community Programs

More snow in Northern Maine

Aroostook County, ME – More snow fell in Northern Maine adding 1-2” to the frozen base that remains from this past weekends snowfall. Athletes from the Maine Winter Sports Center spent the morning skiing and the forecast looks promising that the snow will stay for a few days.

Current Trail Conditions

Today’s Date:   Fri  3/12

Surface Condition:  closed for the season

Total Trails Open: 

General Comments:   

Snow in Aroostook County

Ft. Kent, ME - Skiers from in Aroostook County woke up to four inches of New England Powder today. Deciding not to take advantage of the extra hour of sleep from daylight savings an excited group gathered early up at the 10th Mtn. Lodge in Ft. Kent. Classic tracks were quickly formed as everyone jumped at the opportunity to have first tracks! Touring around the 20+ kilometers of trails made 3.5 hours fly by and lunch by the fire began to sound really good to all. Lunch was quick as everyone wanted to get back outside to take in the sun’s rays and get in some biathlon practice. In addition to all the ski trails, the 10th Mtn. Lodge has a full 30 point range and will play host to a 2009 Biathlon World Cup. By day end skiers of all ages were tired, but still smiling and wondering what time everyone would be up the next morning!

More information:
www.mainewsc.org

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