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Guests and afternoon visitors were treated to a great talk by Amanda Reimer at Stratton Brook Hut this past Friday. Amanda delved into the “living worlds” of the alpine zones in Maine, with a focus on plant communities, lichens and bryophytes, and animals. Her past experience in Alaska provided some unique insight into similarities between […]

February and early March have been busy at Maine Huts! In this edition of the newsletter, we take a look back on some of the past events of the month, and see what else is coming up for the spring section of our season. Last full service overnight is March 22nd! Read the March Newsletter. […]

The recent Alpine Dinner at Stratton Brook Hut, catered by Big Tree, was a heartfelt gathering for Maine Huts & Trails’ donors, board members, staff, and supporters. Big Tree Catering brought their creativity with a delicious multi-course surf and turf-themed dinner. The dinner happens on the eve of the Alpine Feast, and was a chance to […]

March 1st saw the return of Big Tree Catering and the iconic Alpine Feast for the 5th year. Weather was perfect, food and drink were delectable, and the company was fantastic.  We could not have asked for a better time! Thank you to all who trekked up for a beautiful nosh session under light snow […]

The weather Saturday, February 15th was perfect for our guided intermediate ski up to Stratton Brook Hut! Maine Guide Sam lead the ambitious crew on the gorgeous snowy trails to our highest elevation hut, where warm food and drinks awaited them. Campbell Field is a day-use trailhead with excellent access to the Narrow Gauge Pathway. […]

February kicked off with a snowy start! We are in the peak month of our hut-to-hut trips and winter activities here at Maine Huts. Check out our February Newsletter below details on past and upcoming free guided trips, weekend lunches, and future culinary experiences! Read the February Newsletter Want to get our newsletter earlier? Join our […]

A round of fresh snow, corduroy groomed trails, and a great crew kicked off our beginner cross country ski to Flagstaff Lake Hut. Participants had a great time, and posed for some epic lakeside shots. The hut was humming with activity from day visitors and overnight guests. For folks looking to go up a level, […]

January is always a big month at Maine Huts. Our hut trips are in full swing, weekend lunches are cooking in the kitchens, and our event calendar is full! Click the link below to get the full details on the start of our winter season, and much, much more. Read the January Newsletter Want to […]

Our second guided winter program was the biggest one yet! In partnership with CRNEMBA, 25+ fat bike riders met up on a mild Saturday for a 16-mile exploratory ride to Poplar Stream Hut. The crew started out from the Stratton Brook/Rte. 27 Trailhead and rode down the Narrow Gauge Pathway and on CRNEMBA-maintained singletrack trails […]

We kicked off the start of our free Winter Program Series with a two waterfall snowshoe loop and a stop at Poplar Stream Hut. A group of thirteen trekkers (some as far away as London!) braved the cold temps for an absolutely gorgeous snowshoe in on Warren’s Trail. The crew stopped at Poplar Stream Hut […]

Each winter season, we welcome a variety of staff from all over the country. This year is no exception! We have two returning staff from summer and last winter, plus 10 new faces. Staff hail from Maine, Pennsylvania, and more. We are thrilled to bring this diverse group together. Stratton Brook Hut Hut Manager Erin […]