| Mt. Abram Ski Resort has long been a favorite of families, especially
those with children. Even now, when families can travel just a little
further to a mega-resort, many prefer the intimate feel of Mt. Abram Ski Resort.
This is fostered by the fact that at the end of the day, or at lunch for that
matter, it is easy to round up the family as there is only one base area and
the parking lot is nearby -- easily accessible for forgotten mittens, goggles
or other items left in the car. The mountain provides beginner to expert terrain,
enough to keep skiers of all abilities happy, but with an emphasis on intermediate
level cruising. There is a 2-1/2-mile long Easy Rider with spectacular views,
the Bullwinkle cruising trail, heat pumping Rocky's Run and two new fall-line
bump runs.
Mt. Abram Ski Resort offers a permanent half-pipe for snowboards on
Dudley-Do-Right, an intermediate trail located on the main face of
the mountain. The Mt. Abram Ski Resort Ski School emphasizes ski building for
all ages, with special attention to children and a learn-to-ski program. Plenty
of accommodations -- from mountainside condos to country inns -- can be found
in Bethel and neighboring towns.
To get to Mt. Abram Ski Resort from the south, take the Maine
Turnpike to Exit 11 at Gray. Go north on Route 26, 45 miles. Ski Mt. Abram will
be on your left in Locke Mills. From the north, take I-95 to Exit 39 at Newport.
Go west on Route 2 through Rumford to Route 232 south. Turn right and travel
north on Route 26 to Locke Mills. Mt. Abram Ski Resort will be on your left.
From the west, take Route 2 east to Route 26 south to Locke Mills. Mt. Abram
Ski Resort will be on your right. From the east in Augusta, take Route 202 west
to Route 133 to Route 219 to Route 26 north to Locke Mills. Mt. Abram Ski Resort
will be on your left. |
