Please join volunteer tour leaders Pete Lane and Debbie Page as they ski up to 12 miles per day in the beautiful mountains of Western Maine near Sugarloaf Ski Resort. Maine Huts & Trails offers one of the most unique Nordic and backcountry skiing experiences in the East.
Overnight accommodations are bunk rooms with a capacity of 4 to 12, depending on hut. Bunk rooms are heated to 50 degrees, so it’s advised that participants bring a minimum rated 40 degree sleeping bag and pillowcase (mattress and pillow provided). Hot showers are available but you will need to bring your own towel.
When
Thursday, March 6, 2025 through Monday March 10, 2025
Grooming
Trails are groomed for backcountry skiing. Grooming is not intended to be touring center quality. Backcountry skis with metal edges are recommended. Be prepared for all conditions.
Daily Itinerary
Thursday
Optional lunch at Longfellow’s Restaurant, 247 Maine Street (Route 27), Kingfield at 11:30. (Dutch treat) (Give us time to shuttle gear to Airport Trailhead before noon.) In the afternoon, park at the Stratton Brook Trailhead on Route 27, just past the entrance road to Stratton Mountain Ski Resort. Ski 3.1 miles to Stratton Brook Hut. Arrive in time for dinner at 6:00 pm.
Friday
After breakfast, pack a trail lunch and ski 7.6 miles from Stratton Brook Hut to Poplar Springs Hut for dinner and overnight #2.
Saturday
After breakfast, pack at trail lunch and ski 11.2 miles to Flagstaff Hut for dinner and overnight #3. Halfway yurt is a great lunch place.
Sunday
It’s back to Poplar Spring Huts for dinner and overnight #4
Monday
Breakfast and ski 7 miles back to the Stratton Brook Trailhead along the Carrabassett River on the Narrow-Gauge Pathway.
Gear Shuttle
You can find more info about gear shuttles at Maine Huts & Trails: Gear Shuttles & Schedule. We will try to arrange a group gear shuttle to reduce individual costs.
Registration
Make reservations directly with Maine Huts & Trails. Call (207) 265-2400 and reserve bunk space as according to the schedule below. Once your reservations are made and confirmed please contact the Tour Leaders (info below). There is no limit on tour participants. If you can make the appropriate reservations you can join us.
- Thursday, March 6, 2025: Stratton Brook Hut
- Friday March 7, 2025: Poplar Springs Hut
- Saturday, March 8, 2025: Flagstaff Hut
- Sunday, March 9, 2025: Poplar Springs Hut
Additional information about the Maine Huts and Trails network is on their website: www.MaineHuts.org.
If you have any questions about the tour please contact the tour leaders below.
Tour Leaders
Pete and Laura Lane, pete.lane@comcast.net, 774-249-9649
Debbie Page – debbiewolfpage@gmail.com
