Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Most trips average an hour of time aloft with excursions set for the times
of day when the air is calm, such as morning and early evening. Both
tethered and free-flight trips are offered; all with experienced operators.
Most firms require reservations and deposits. Check with your outfitter
for the maximum number of people per gondola and for recommended
clothing.
Auburn
Rosebud Balloon Company
. One-hour trips include a special celebra-
tion with champagne. Cost is $150 per person.
784-2257.
Augusta
Sails Aloft
. One-hour trips include a champagne celebration. Cost is
$150 per person on Saturday and Sunday or $125 per person on week-
days.
623-1136.
Adventures On Snow
Downhill Skiing
Auburn
Lost Valley Ski Area
, PO Box 260, Auburn 04212. 240-foot
vertical drop, 15 trails, three lifts, night skiing, 100%
snowmaking, ski shop, rentals, lessons, cafeteria, lounge,
Nordic skiing, snowboard park, child care. Bike park, adult paintball in
warm weather. Adult lift ticket $30 weekend, $18 midweek.
784-1561.
Hermon
New Hermon Mountain
, PO Box 1347, Searsport 04974. 350-foot ver-
tical drop, 18 trails, two T-bar lifts, one chair lift, night skiing, 100%
snowmaking, ski shop, ski school, rentals, cafeteria. Nordic skiing
nearby. Adult lift ticket $18.
848-5192.
Skowhegan
Eaton Mountain
, HCR71, Box 128, Skowhegan 04976. 600-foot vertical
drop, 15 trails, one lift, night skiing, 100% snowmaking, glade skiing,
rentals, lessons, cafeteria, lounge, snowboard park. Adult lift ticket $18.
474-2666.
