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A Fierce Chase

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Trails: 14 km are groomed for classic and skating techniques at this recently opened ski center. It is operated by a former member of the US Biathlon Team so it has some of the best grooming in the state. Trails are open on certain nights for skiing by headlamp and full-moon ski tours.
Trail fees: $9 adults, $6 for ages 9-18 and over 65
Tel: 207-997-3971
Snow report: Check their Web site
Nearest town: Monson, ME
Web site: A Fierce Chase
Trail map: Available at the center, or see an online copy
Equipment rentals: Yes
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing on 10 km of trails
Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar, waxing room, warming hut
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Greenville has several choices of accommodations
Location of trails: North of Monson on Elliotsville Road.
Tourist info: Moosehead Lake Region Chamber
Map of local region: Monson area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 2.50  

Name of XC Area: A Fierce Chase
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Dec, 2004
Trails that I skied: Everyone except Meandering Moose
My favorite trails: The fox
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 2.5 stars
What I liked: Definitely a place for a beginner (me). Really wide trails that were very well groomed and tracked.
What I disliked: The trails, in general, were pretty boring. The owner has a nice piece of land and he is a good guy, but driving out to Monson and paying $10 when the snowmobile trails around my house afford me better scenery is a bit disheartening.
Comments:
Submitted by: JF
from: Maine
Date submitted: Jan 18, 2005

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