How to Go Skiing in Camden Snow Bowl, Maine

Camden Snow Bowl is on the coast of Maine near the town of Camden, just a short drive from Portland. At the top of the ski trails on Ragged Mountain is a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, a complete menu of winter activities is offered. Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tubing are all available, and you can even try tobogganing on a 400-foot wooden chute.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Plan Your Ski Trip to Camden Snow Bowl

1. Book accommodations for your trip to Camden Snow Bowl online. You can use the Maine Tourism Association Web site to book lodging online (see Resources below), or you can call the office at [phone].
2. Snooze comfortably after a long day of skiing at a bed and breakfast. These accommodations are moderately expensive in this area, but winter is the off season, so bargains may be found.
3. Ski for free! Some of the local hotels offer free lift tickets when you book a stay at their establishments.
4. Drive from Portland, 85 miles away, by going north on Route 295, then along the coast on Route 1. From Bangor, head south on Route 95, then take Route 17 to the coast from Augusta.
5. Bring your family and get a discount. For two or more people in the same family, the first pays full price and all the others get 10 percent off.
6. Get your Season Pass application on the Camden Snow Bowl Web site (see Resources below). Print it out and have it ready when you get there.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Camden Snow Bowl

7. Check the current snow conditions online before you ski (see Resources below). You'll want to know which trails are open and closed, and what the average snow base is.
8. Rent everything you need at the Snow Bowl: skis, snowboards, boots and ski poles.
9. Take a lesson before you hit the slopes. Everyone from Anklebiters (ages 3 to 5) to senior citizens can learn to ski.
10. Speed down the chute at the country's only toboggan championship event, held every February.
11. Slide as fast as an inner tube can carry you at the tubing run. Thrills with no skiing skills required!
12. Lean into the slalom turns and conquer the moguls. The Snow Bowl has racing programs for ages seven and up.

Tips & Warnings

• Booking your room reservations for your Camden Snow Bowl ski trip is convenient and fast when done online.
• Tickets and season passes are cheaper for Camden residents.
• Be prepared for plenty of cold and snow—this is Maine we're talking about.