Winter is Right Around the Corner: Are You Ready for Ski Season?

Every year Bates students eagerly await the first snowfall. It’s often hard to tell if it’s going to be a light dusting or a full-on New England storm, but we ought to enjoy it either way. Skiing is one of the best ways to spend a Maine winter. Luckily, Lost Valley Ski Area is a short 11-minute drive from campus in neighboring Auburn. Bates students, faculty and staff ski for free after showing their school-issued ID, thanks to the college’s institutional membership. They also offer 15% off rentals and companion passes. However, if you’re seeking to purchase your first pair of skis or if you’re in need of a new pair, Lost Valley will be running its annual ski swap on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Community members are invited to drop off equipment that they’ve outgrown on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The following day anyone can come and shop for discounted gear. Equipment that’s not sold or picked up is donated.

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