Saturday, February 10
PRESQUE ISLE: TAMC Free Snowshoe Hike. 10 a.m.-noon at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Guided snowshoe hike as part of the Fit and Fun Winter Challenge 2018. Pre-registration required. Contact Linda Menard (207-768-4172) or lmenard@emhs.org FMI
Sunday, February 11
FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Free Family Fun Day. noon-4 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Free trail passes, ski and snowshoe rentals, beginner ski lessons, guided ski and snowshoe tours, sledding, snacks, hot chocolate, and a bonfire with s’mores! Visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI
Friday, February 16–Sunday, February 18
PATTEN: Mt. Chase Lodge Family Ski & Snowshoe Weekend. Come out to Mt Chase Lodge, 1517 Shin Pond Rd, to experience a winter wonderland next door to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Baxter State Park. Instruction, leadership by Registered Maine Guides, lodging, meals, and accommodations. Cost: $319/Adult, $279/Youth (16 and younger). Visit www.mtchaselodge.com FMI
Saturday, February 17
PRESQUE ISLE: TAMC/Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth Ski Day. 10 a.m.-noon at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. All youth are invited for a morning of free Nordic skiing with instructor Paul Lamoreau. Snacks provided. Rental equipment available while supplies last beginning at 9:30 a.m. This event is part of the Fit and Fun Winter Challenge 2018. Contact Jamie Guerrette (207-768-4008) FMI
Ongoing programs
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Adult Ski Night. Tuesdays; 6-8 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Free group skiing and instruction for all abilities. Equipment rentals available, please arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. Contact Tom Chasse (207-769-2453) or tomsharo@yahoo.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth XC Ski Club. Saturdays; 9-10:30 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. For grades 4-8. Want to learn more about XC skiing? Try something new? The Aroostook County Bill Koch Club is for you; play games, learn technique, and have fun on skis! Cost $15/child. Contact Lydia Streinz lstreinz@rsu39.org FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10 a.m. at various locations. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit County Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Looking for more info on outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle events? Please visit www.offugoaroostook.blogspot.com!
