Cut Above the Rest
With an expansive pub menu and a butcher shop, Backstrap Bar and Grill has something for everyone
Articles
Carrabassett Valley in 48 Hours
Sugarloaf’s hometown is a winter destination, but Carrabassett Valley and the surrounding towns offer outdoor recreation year-round, with miles of mountain biking trails, lakes and rivers for paddling, and some of the best hiking in the state.
The Legend of the Loaf
Tracing Sugarloaf’s past, from cutting trails through the backcountry to gondola rides up the mountain
Of Track + Tread
The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center offers a variety of options for winter fat biking
Essential Beans
The Carrabassett Coffee Company keeps caffeine and business flowing in a pandemic
Interview: Man of the Mountain
Man of the Mountain From operating lifts to ski patrolling, Erik McClure has helped keep Sugarloaf running for more than a quarter-century by Paul KoenigPhotography by Nicole Wolf Issue: November 2020 One winter while in college, Erik McClure moved up
More Faces From the Frontline
This October, Maine magazine dedicated its issue to frontline workers from all over the state, shining a light on the everyday heroes who never missed a beat when they were called upon. These workers showed up during the COVID-19 pandemic, day after
The Fish of a Lifetime
Joining the owners of Bradford Camps to fly into a remote North Woods pond for the chance to see—and catch—Maine’s most elusive fish. For more, read our September 2020 story A Rare Catch. The video is produced by Tight Loops.
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