On Skiing: It isn’t easy, but high school skiers deserve fan support

High school racers often provide their own equipment, which is expensive, and usually compete without much of a crowd, Dave Irons writes.

Nordic skiing preview: Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles and Brynne Robbins leaving lasting legacies before they depart for college

Senior co-captains look forward to a season that features the return of state championship competition, and, they hope, another state title for the Cougars.

2021-22 Nordic skiing preview capsules

A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal's coverage area.

Alpine skiing preview: Rangeley’s Bristol Quimby’s saves her ferocity for the slopes

The senior wants to leave it all out there on the mountain during her final year skiing for the Lakers.

2021-22 Alpine skiing preview capsules

A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal's coverage area.

2021-22 Winter Sports Preview

Dan Campbell determined to ride out, and out-ride, cancer

The longtime area high school and college track, cross country and skiing coach will have to undergo another of treatment in the fall, but he won't let the disease derail his life.

All-Region Girls Nordic Skier of the Year: Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles

The junior's sweep in the KVAC championships helped the Cougars to the team title. It's Charles' third time earning All-Region top honors.

All-Region Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Mt. Abram’s Alex Hemingway

The junior's summer training earned him winter victories in the freestyle and classical events at the MVC championships.

All-Region Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Mt. Blue’s Jack Kearing

The three-sport athlete found the perfect balance on the slopes, won the KVAC giant slalom and slalom titles and helped steer the Cougars to conference championship.