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I've never raced or coached a team at Hermon Mountain, but two of my brothers trained there when they raced for the UMaine Black Bears in the 1960s and 1970s. Hermon Mountain's summer slopes are immaculate, a lot like a golf-course on a hill. In all my travels to hike ski areas this summer, I've never seen anything quite like these smooth trails.
At the top of the mountain, gorgeous views of Hermon Pond and a long-distance silhouette of Mount Katahdin inspire. This little ski area's race hill doesn't have a lot of terrain change, but there's an unusual starting hut with a ramp that shoots the racer into the course. It doesn't look like a racer is able to skate down the ramp. The one-story lodge is rugged and comfortable. I'm impressed with Hermon Mountain; the local communities should be thrilled to have such a ski hill available.
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| Chairlift on Hermon Mountain |
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| Mount Katahdin in the distance |
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| Hermon Pond |
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| Lodge |
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| Unusual start hut... it looks like the sidewalls don't allow a skier to skate. |
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| Timing hut |
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| I was walking out to take a picture of the Hermon Mountain sign and Bailey wanted nothing to do with more walking in 80+ degree heat. Fair enough... you've earned a say. |
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