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Cold weather brings out competition, recreation at Quarry Road Trails
Nonstop Nordic held races Saturday and the trail opened up its welcome center.
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Sierra Aponte Clarke leaves the starting line in staggered starts during a Nordic race Saturday at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE Harrison Bigos-Lowe joined the Quarry Road Ski Club out of necessity.
Until last week, the Auburn resident could not even practice with the Edward Little ski team because Androscoggin County schools’ yellow label prevented team activities. The Red Eddies now can practice, but the 17-year-old Baxter Academy junior plans on sticking with the Quarry Road Ski Club for the remainder of the winter, too, his first with the program.
Waterville-area health professionals say getting outside this winter is especially important
The days are shorter and it s cold, but outside activity has never been so important, area medical professionals say.
Young Nordic skiers take to the trails during snowmaking operations Wednesday at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville.
Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
As sunlight becomes rarer and each day seems to begin and end with sub-freezing temperatures, Waterville-area mental health professionals say it’s never been more important to get outside during a winter season.
The coronavirus pandemic is not going away anytime soon, and being outdoors along with exercise are key factors in influencing positive mental health.
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails ramping up for winter season
Quarry Road Trails staff finished a 64-hour snow run that ended Wednesday, the longest in the tenure of Justin Fereshetian, program director and Nordic ski coach for the city of Waterville and Quarry Road Trails.
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Chad Sisson adjusts a snow gun Tuesday as a crew of volunteers make snow at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE With the first major snowfall having come and gone in the central Maine area, the staff at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville is prepping for the winter season.