Ski Museum of Maine
| Address: | P.O. Box 359 Kingfield, ME 04947 |
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| Location: | 256 Main Street (in the Sugarloaf Sports Outlet) Kingfield, ME 04947 |
| Phone: | (207) 491-5481 |
| E-mail: | smmski@localnet.com |
| Website: | Website |
| Services: | Maine is very rich in ski history, yet many people do not realize it nor recognize the place this history holds within the American ski world. Because of this, many of those who have valued the special spirit our sport entails are concerned this history will be lost. It is this concern which motivated the founders of the Ski Museum of Maine to organize. Established with the mission to “preserve and publicize the business of skiing in Maine, while celebrating Maine’s ski history and heritage,†the board of directors has undertaken a number of projects to identify and preserve our skiing heritage and to share this heritage with the younger generations. The formation of the Maine Ski Hall of Fame is an exciting outcome of this effort. Founded in 1995 by Don Hayes of Ellsworth, Don Fletcher of Orono, and Greg Foster of Cumberland, the Ski Museum of Maine board expanded over the years to include Jean Luce, Stratton; Dick Keenan, Cape Elizabeth; Tony Jessen, Freeport; Don Fowler, Carrabassett Valley; Glenn Parkinson, Freeport; Al Webster, Carrabassett Valley and Holden; Tom Hanson, Orrington; Fran Clukey, East Holden; Greg Sweetser, Cumberland, and Megan Roberts, Farmington. Currently, its Officers are: John Christie, President; Dan Cassidy, Vice President; Tom Hanson, Treasurer; Don Fletcher, Secretary; and Don Fowler, Clerk. Other Directors are: Cindy Hiebert, Peter Hussey, Dave Irons, Jean Luce, Bruce Miles, Glenn Parkinson, Megan Roberts, Greg Sweetser, and Scott Andrews. |
| Fees: | Individual membership is $25, Family $50, Supporting/ Corporate $100 and Lifetime $500. |
| Volunteer Opportunities: | Volunteers process wonderful archival records of Sugarloaf and Bald Mountain, Penobscot Valley Ski Club, Sugarloaf Ski Club, and the Maine Ski Council. Penobscot Valley Ski Club has also provided a grant to purchase a scanner, enabling the records to be duplicated through our computer program, PastPerfect for safe keeping as well as easy access. There are other volunteer opportunities. Call to learn more. |
| Hours: | Wednesday to Saturday 1 pm to 4 pm or by appointment |
