SheJumps.org, a nonprofit increasing female participation in outdoor activities by building upon a supportive community that inspires its members to reach their highest potential, has organized this opportunity for bonding, the GET THE GIRLS OUT campaign. Created to bring the community of female skiers and snowboarders together on mountains across the country, if not the world, for one day, the inaugural event is scheduled for February 11, 2012. Women all over the country will be encouraged to utilize the resource of the SheJumps community to celebrate their love for the mountain lifestyle by taking the mountain by storm with new and old friends in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

So grab some friends and take to Mt Abram on Saturday! Snap some pictures and send them to SheJumps to show your participation in an all over the country Ladies on mountains extravaganza!

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Once per month for the remainder of the ski and snowboard season, SheJumps Chapters across the United States will be hosting informal gatherings on the slopes, both with and without costumes, to GET THE GIRLS OUT and grow the community of women in the outdoors!

To read more visit: SheJumps.Org and

http://www.myhappypath.com/building-female-community-on-the-mountain-with-a-little-help-from-shejumps-org/

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Chilling out at Mt. Abram

What’s a little -11F wind chill among friends, eh? You bundle up, cover all exposed skin and go, right? That’s what I say. But I could find precious little company on the slopes of Mt. Abram regardless.

The snow was excellent, groomed packed powder. The skies a bluebird blue. The mountain views, forever. No lift lines. No crowds. No waiting.

Wide open slopes, great skiing. Run after glorious run.

And those friends I mentioned? No where to be seen. Nada. I was flying solo. Not even my lovely wife. At least she had an excuse (pinched nerve).

Sure, it was damn cold. But that’s they why they make fleece long johns and down jackets and serious wind shells and pants and insulated gloves and balaclavas and helmets and big goggles, isn’t it?

The new snow was enough to provide really good cover to the two top-to-bottom runs that were open. Everything else was closed.

No matter. It was great. At least for me and the other couple dozen skiers and riders out there.

Yep, off the lift to the left you could do Sweeper and Lallypalooza. Or to the right the choice was Frostbite Falls to Bullwinkle’s. Below that you could continue on Dudley Do-Right back to the base. Or the top half of Boris (the bottom was roped off for racing) to Chicken Chute and then down.

Westside also had some good open terrain.

Like I said, it was enough to keep busy. And with no crowds about, they were quick runs. All good. But next time I wanna see more of you out there, got it?!

Took a break part way through to warm up to a terrific bowl of chili and a frosty cold can of PBR, the perfect skier’s lunch on this fine day. Along with a little NFL playoff action. Was plugging for the Texans but the Ravens did them in. Oh well.

Later on, of course, I checked back in to inventory the supply of PBRs and watch the Giants dismantle the vaunted Packers. I couldn’t stay for the whole glorious show, but listened on the drive home and watched the final half of the fourth from the comfort of my own couch. It wasn’t pretty if you’re a Pack fan, but I bleed blue and red for the G-Men.

If you haven’t been up to Mt. Abram yet since the lodge burned after a lightning strike last summer, you’re in for a few changes. The “new” lodge is a pre-fab temporary structure meant to fill the bill. It sits close to where the old lodge was, on a big slab a bit more toward the mountain and the Wayback Machine chairlift.

The temporary lodge houses rows of picnic tables to gathering, changing and eating lunch. There’s a small ski shop. And restrooms. The far end is home to Loose Boots Lounge, a fun and lively place no matter where it might be, I think.

Not sure on the details regarding the new lodge yet, but I’m looking in to it.

So that’s Mt. Abram as it stands. A few changes, but still the same great atmosphere. The mountain needs another few good dumps of natural snow to really ramp things up and open more terrain. But then, the same can be said for all over Maine and New England.

We gotta have more snow Mother Nature! And we need it yesterday!!

Meantime, I’ll take what Mt. Abram is offering. You should too. So get on up to Greenwood and show our friends there some love. And enjoy some pretty decent skiing, some good food, and a few laughs in the lounge. Isn’t that what it’s all about anyway? You bet.

There may not be snow in your back yard but there’s plenty of snow at Mt Abram! Temperatures have been ideal for snowmaking over the last few days and we have been blasting the guns around the clock. Combine that with the snow showers in the forecast and the conditions are going to be sweet for skiing and riding at Mt Abram this week! Tomorrow is 2 for 1 Thursday, Free after Three, and $5 large Portland Pie Pizza night at Loose Boots Lounge. The après party kicks off at 4pm with live music by Bill Cameron. If you can’t make it over tomorrow pack the car with a few of your friends and join us Friday for Carload Caravan where everyone legally seated and belted in the vehicle skis or rides for just $75!

This weekend at Mt Abram we have our first Full Moon Hike, a guided winter hike to the peak of Mt Abram to view a spectacular full moon. The crew meets at the base area at 5:00 with a prompt departure to the top at 5:30pm. Gear is transported to the summit so you can focus on taking in all of the night sights. After reaching the summit the group relaxes with hot cider, cheese and crackers and sometimes a little music. Then it’s hiker’s choice of descent of the mountain whether by foot or by ski. Approximately round trip time of 2.5 hours, No advance reservation required but recommended by calling 875-5000 or email info@skimtabram.com

If you need the evening to yourself don’t forget about Kids Nite Out at Westside Lodge. Kid’s Night Out allows both parents and children to enjoy the best of Mt Abram. A fun filled evening of arts and crafts, movies, video games, dinner, and snacks. Price is $15 per child or $35 for a family. Reservations strongly encouraged. For more information or to sign up for Kid’s Nite Out, stop by the ticketing office or call 207.875.5000 or email info@skimtabram.com  Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited.

Don’t forget to join us for our New Year’s Celebration tomorrow starting at 4pm featuring Cinnamon in Loose Boots Lounge!  If you are looking for something special for the kid’s for New Years, Kid’s Nite Out still has availability! Kid’s Night Out allows both parents and children to enjoy the best of Mt Abram. A fun filled evening of arts and crafts, movies, video games and dinner located upstairs at Westside Lodge from 5:30 until the fireworks end. Price is $15 per child or $35 for a family. Reservations strongly encouraged. For more information or to sign up for Kid’s Nite Out, stop by the ticketing office or call 207.875.5000 or email info@skimtabram.com. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited.

It’s going to be a cold one so be sure and bundle up if you plan on coming out to play at the mountain today! With the drop in temperatures over night we were able to continue making snow last and the groomers will be out once again this morning getting mountain ready to go. Three lifts are scheduled to turn from 9am to 4pm offering advanced and intermediate terrain on Borris Badenov, Upper Dudley, and Sweeper with beginner on Mahoosuc and Taylor’s Treat. Early season ticket rates are still just $40 for Adults and $30 for Junior and Senior’s and today is 2 for 1 Thursday so bring a friend and ski for free! All ticketing services are located at the ticket center located next to the new Main Lodge. We will be open for the remainder of the vacation week and plan to continue opening new terrain as conditions allow.  Don’t forget to join us at 4pm for live après with the Desperate Avikadoz and $5 large Portland Pie Pizza!

Have a great day on the hill!

Team Soul

Team Soul

 The coming ski season is right at our fingertips, so close we can almost touch it. With that being said, there is a bit of bad news as we have had to move our opening day from Saturday, December 17^th to Thursday, December 22^nd. Due to the current warm weather conditions and inconsistent snowmaking temperatures we do not have proper coverage to open for skiing and riding. We have also cancelled the Full Moon Hike and the premiere of the Ski Channel film “Winter” that was scheduled for this weekend and will reschedule both events later in the season. Please rest assured that snowmakers are still standing by and ready to make snow whenever possible.

  The weather looks to be turning around with consistent cold temperatures starting Saturday evening. Stay tuned and please keep doing the snow dance!

 LET IT SNOW!

 Team Mt Abram