What’s New at the Camden Snow Bowl in 2009-2010

 

Expanded Glade Skiing

A new glade trail has been cut between Clipper and Mussel Ridge trails.

Three existing glade trails were expanded.

 

Expanded Ski and Snowboard School Programs

Added more Vacation Week programs in December and February

Added more after-school weekday programs

Added more Saturday programs in the afternoon

Expanded Terrain Park

Designated a new Progression Park are for less experienced skiers and riders

Built several new large and small terrain park elements

Partnership with Sugarloaf and Sunday River Ski Areas

Now offering the Maine Learn to Ski and Ride Card for three days of lessons and discounts to introduce new people to the sport. The first day includes a lesson, equipment rental and lift ticket at the Snow Bowl. The second day includes rentals and lift ticket at the Snow Bowl. The third day includes rentals and lift ticket at either Sugarloaf USA or Sunday River Ski Area. All for just $89.

Discount Program with other Maine Ski Areas
Two for one lift tickets available at five other Maine ski areas when you present your Camden Snow Bowl season pass. Participating areas include: Hermon Mountain near Bangor, Black Mountain of Rumford, Titcomb Mountain in Farmington, Lost Valley in Auburn, and Mt. Abram in Greenwood.

20th Annual US Toboggan National Championships™
This winter is the 20th anniversary of the US National Toboggan Championships™ to be held over the first weekend in February. 400 teams and thousands of spectators are expected to converge on the Snow Bowl. The World Toboggan Championships will also be held on February 7th. This year’s event is part of a 9-day “Ice-Stravaganza” to be held in the Camden area from January 30th through Feb 7th.

Design is Underway on the $6.5 Million Redevelopment of the Camden Snow Bowl
Facility design and fundraising has started for a comprehensive redevelopment of the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area, home of the Camden Snow Bowl. The plans include a new base lodge, new and reconfigured lifts including a new chairlift to the top, expanded alpine skiing trails, expanded snowmaking, additional trails with lights for night skiing, a new Nordic ski trail, and expanded year round activities and programs.

See other places to go and things to do on www.MeanderingMaine.com.

Photos and text by the Camden Snow Bowl.