October 6, 2008 (Caribou, ME) – After more than a year of providing consistent and timely information to outdoor-minded folks in Aroostook County and beyond, the Maine Winter Sports Center Email Update is getting a facelift. The new version of the Email Update will continue to feature information on a wide array of human-powered sporting events, exercise and fitness opportunities, and outdoor lifestyle activities, with some added qualities.

Future editions of the bi-weekly update will be more aesthetically pleasing, in an easier-to-read format. Access to the MWSC and local ski club websites will also be enhanced, and further upgrades will include improved access to Aroostook Cup ski race results, interviews with MWSC athletes, and more.

As always, we want to hear from you! Please submit event information, or pass on a tip about an outdoor lifestyle-related activity going on in your area. We also want to know how you like the update upgrades, so please send your comments to mark@mainewsc.org.

Upcoming Events

October 9: Northern Skiers Youth Ski Rental Sign-Up Night
Caribou
It’s that time of year again! Winter is coming and our Youth Ski Program is back. Once again, we are able to offer participants a complete ski rental package of boots/skis/poles for only $45.00; ski bags are available for $5.00. Sign-Up Night will be held at the Caribou High School Ski Center Lodge. Caribou students in grades 1-8 are eligible to register. Look for a flyer that will be coming home from school with registration details. Registration Times:
· 6:00-6:30pm- Last name beginning with S-Z
· 6:30-7:00pm- Last name beginning with A-J
· 7:00-7:30pm- Last name beginning with K-R
Contact Lise Collins (227-1179) or Kathy Finnemore (498-6222) FMI

October 10: UMPI/OAPI Rock Climbing Trip to Acadia
Presque Isle
The community is invited to get in on this great outdoor climbing opportunity! Cost for the trip is $100. Contact Amanda Morin (768-9401) or amanda.morin@umpi.edu FMI

October 11-12: Momentum Aroostook Fall Foliage Rides
Mars Hill
10am to 3pm; Join us at Big Rock for fall foliage rides to the top of the mountain! Cost: $10 per person. Each day, there will also be the largest consignment ski sale in Aroostook County, along with activities for the whole family, including a BBQ, laser tag, and much more! Early Bird Season Passes will also be on sale at the lowest prices of the season! Contact Big Rock (425-6711) or info@bigrockmaine.com FMI

October 11: Breat Cancer Awareness Ride
Presque Isle
Sponsored by Trek Bicycles, MOJO and Citadel Radio. Register directly by going to www.trekbikes.com and click on the pink ribbon, then click on the ‘Find Now’ link and MOJO will come up; there is a register button that will take you to the registration form. You can always register on the day of the event, but if you register online you qualify for a special gift. This ride is for everyone (mom, dad, kids, grandparents, etc)! Contact Mojo (760-9500) or info@melsmojo.com FMI

October 12: Fall Foliage Festival
Madawaska
The Four Seasons Trail Association invites you to their new lodge for this fun event, featuring hay rides, nature walks, mountain bike tours, and a family scavenger hunt. Raffle tickets will be given out with the donation of any non-perishable food item for the community food pantry. There are lots of prizes to be given away! Soup, ployes, hot dogs, chips, and desserts will all be available for purchase. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI

October 18: Teens to Trails Trail Day
Kingfield
Join T3 for fall colors and a fun day of work and play outdoors! No trail experience is necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and get outside! Come and learn more about Maine Huts & Trails’ plan to build and operate a 180-mile recreational corridor from the Mahoosucs to Moosehead! The day begins with some basic trail building and safety instruction, then continues with a few hours clearing trails that travel through some beautiful terrain. We will break for a bring-your-own-bag lunch. It should be a great day! 9:30 am – 2:30 pm; Meet at the MH&T Office, 375 N. Main Street in Kingfield. Contact Carol Leone (207- 882-9613) or teens2trails@gwi.net or visit www.teenstotrails.org and www.mainehuts.org FMI

October 19: Eyes on the Pies Rollerski Race
New Gloucester
Freestyle; middle schoolers 5k, all others 10k. Get your rollerskiing groove on at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. 8am registration at Wax Room – Pineland Farms Outdoor Center; 9am race start. Cost: $15.00. Lots of awesome home baked pies will be awarded as prizes!

October 19: TAMC/NHSC Fat Tire Festival
Presque Isle
Although heavy rain cancelled the original event, the undeterred organizing committee has rescheduled a condensed version of the FTF. This one-day event will still feature mountain biking activities for all ages and abilities, good food, races, and fun. New information is coming in daily. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI and updates

October 25: Lobster Roll Rollerski Festival
North Haven
2nd Annual Maine College Rollerski Championships on North Haven Island. Race starts at 11am, featuring an open class for North Haven Residents. Participants include: Bowdoin, Colby, Bates, UMaine Presque Isle, UMaine Orono, and Maine Winter Sports Center athletes. Lunch immediately following the race for athletes and the community at Waterman’s. Contact Andy Shepard (207-232-3304) FMI