Maine 100 Mile Wilderness XC- AMC Trails 2.23.14

[tomcat]

I know there are a few xc skiers on here so some might find this interesting. The AMC trails outside of Greenville Maine are free and see few people. There are 80 miles of trail. Here is a recent 18 mile trip to one of the more scenic sections of the trail system. http://tomcatoutdoors.blogspot.com/2014/02/an-great-cross-country-ski-trip-in-100.html Click on the link for the pics an full report.

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[bdfreetuna]

Very cool and nice pics. Icy downhill XC skiing sure is tricky!

 

[bigbog]

Nice TR Tomcat. The XC gear sure is the mode for daily mileage up there! Carrying a pair of carving-all-mtns for any optional skinning-ascents and descents might be the 2nd half of the ruling combo I think.
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[billski]

I think I'm going to hit Baker and other minor peaks next fall. You had a lovely day - blue skies always make for great winter photos. You said it was icy. Guess the rains hit that far north? Thanks for the TR and the photos!

 

[billski]

Nice TR Tomcat. The XC gear sure is the mode for daily mileage up there! Carrying a pair of carving-all-mtns for any optional skinning-ascents and descents might be the 2nd half of the ruling combo I think.
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Yeah, you're right. Least frustrating way to go!

 

[tomcat]

"You said it was icy. Guess the rains hit that far north?"

Last Friday before this outing we had light drizzle most of the day with a couple of heavier showers. The colder nights firmed it up pretty solid. BC XC gear is adequate in this area 99% of the time. FWIW there are some long slides on the east side of Baker. With a snowier year I imagine the can be skinned and skied.

Greenville has to be among the least snowiest locations in the northeast this winter.

 

[billski]

Greenville has to be among the least snowiest locations in the northeast this winter.

Yikes!