How to Go Skiing in Big Squaw, Maine

Big Squaw Mountain Resort is near Greenville, Maine. Nearby Mount Kineo and Mount Katahdin, the highest point in Maine, offer spectacular views. Big Squaw covers a huge area—there are 400 skiable acres—and the resort features a vertical drop of 1,750 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Plan Your Ski Trip to Big Squaw

1. Book your accommodations through the Maine Tourism Association by calling [phone] or visiting their Web site (see Resources below).
2. Book a room at the on-site hotel. In addition to moderately priced standard king and double rooms, there are also dorm rooms for groups. These combine bunk beds and double beds to sleep 8.
3. Reserve a waterfront cabin or cottage on Moosehead Lake. These accommodations range from rustic to ritzy: You'll find many affordable options as well as some more expensive options that come complete with Jacuzzi bathtubs and vaulted ceilings.
4. Land at Bangor International Airport and drive the rest of the way. The closest large airport in Canada is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport. Greenville has a small airport for general aviation aircraft.
5. Reach Big Squaw Mountain Resort via Route 15. I-95 is the closest interstate freeway, and those coming from Canada should take Route 173.
6. Book your lift tickets in advance. The Big Squaw Mountain Resort reservation line is [phone]. You also have the option of purchasing your lift tickets at the resort in person.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Big Squaw

7. Double-check the local snow conditions before you leave for the mountain (see Resources below).
8. Purchase anything you need for your trip at the Big Squaw ski shop. They can completely outfit a beginner or supply you with the one little thing you forgot to pack.
9. Improve your skiing or snowboarding skills. There are private, semi-private and group lessons available for adults (16 and older), juniors (6 to 15 years old) and children (4 to 5 years old).
10. Explore Big Squaw's tree-skiing and telemark-skiing trails. It's recommended you ski or snowshoe these trails in groups.
11. Haul your snowmobile to Big Squaw and leave from there on a major snowmobiling trail. There is plenty of room to park your truck or your car and trailer.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your accommodations online to reserve off-season specials and other great deals.
• Big Squaw is open only on weekends, Friday through Sunday, and certain holidays.
• Big Squaw Mountain Resort has trails in the deep woods, where survival depends on your skill and level of preparation. Wear proper clothing and don't venture out there unless you know what you're doing.

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