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Lost Valley Ski Area

Coordinates: 44°08′10″N 70°16′52″W / 44.136°N 70.281°W / 44.136; -70.281
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Lost Valley Ski Area
Location200 Lost Valley Rd.
Auburn, Maine, U.S.
Nearest major cityAuburn: 3 miles (5 km)
Coordinates44°08′10″N 70°16′52″W / 44.136°N 70.281°W / 44.136; -70.281
Vertical240 ft (73 m)
Top elevation480 ft (146 m)
Base elevation240 ft (73 m)
Skiable area45 acres (18 ha)
Trails30
- 40% beginner
- 27% intermediate
- 33% advanced
Longest run2,500 ft (760 m)
Lift system2 double chairlifts
Terrain parks2
Snowfall99 inches (250 cm)
Snowmaking100%, 45 acres (18 ha)
Night skiingMon-Sat
Websitelostvalleyski.com

Lost Valley is a ski area in Auburn, Maine. Its east-facing slopes feature 21 trails & 9 gladed trails across the hill, and is served by four lifts, two chairlifts, one ground lift carpet, and one tow lift in their snow-tubing park. Lost Valley is home to the Maine Family Snow Tube Park.

Statistics

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  • Facts[1]
    • Year opened: 1961
    • Number of lifts: 4
    • Double chairs: 2
  • Elevation
    • Vertical drop: 240 ft (73 m)
    • Longest run: 2,500 ft (760 m)
    • Skiable area: 45 acres (18 ha)
    • Snowmaking: 45 acres (18 ha)
  • Types of runs
    • Beginner: 40%
    • Intermediate: 27%
    • Advanced: 33%
    • Expert: 0%
    • Terrain Parks: 2

Terrain

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Most of Lost Valley's trails are rated easiest and intermediate, with a limited amount of expert terrain.

Family regrouping is simple as all trails come together a short distance from each other.[2]

Lost Valley also offers 15 km (9.3 mi) of Nordic skiing trails, and a ski lodge offering a ski school and rentals.

Summer use

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In the summer months, Lost Valley changes from a ski resort into an outdoor recreational facility featuring brewpub, nanobrewery, mountain biking, horseshoes and corn hole for indoor and outdoor fun.

U.S. Ski Team

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References

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  1. ^ "Lost Valley Ski Resort - Stats, Cams and Reviews for Lost Valley, Maine - Ski Engine". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
  2. ^ "Lost Valley Ski Area - Skiing, Mountain Biking, Paintball, Banquets". Archived from the original on 2006-11-16. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
  3. ^ Rosenthal, Michael (February 19, 1994). "Wall of Fame display opens at Lost Valley". Sun-Journal. Lewiston, ME. p. 9.
  4. ^ Sargent, David A. (February 21, 2006). "Auburn, Lost Valley have Olympic connections". Sun-Journal. Lewiston, ME. p. A7.
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