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Outside of Stratton Brook Hut during the Alpine Feast event.

Alpine Feast 2025

Posted March 4, 2025

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 […]

Skiing on the Maine Hut Trail.

Intermediate Cross Country Ski to Stratton Brook Hut

Posted February 17, 2025

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. […]

View from the Vista above the Halfway Yurt.

February Newsletter

Posted February 11, 2025

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 […]

Group on the shore of Flagstaff Lake Hut in winter.

Beginner Cross Country Ski to Flagstaff Lake Hut

Posted February 5, 2025

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, […]

Snowshoeing on Flagstaff Lake with the Bigelow Range in the background.

January Newsletter

Posted January 24, 2025

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 […]

Fat bikers on the Poplar Stream Bridge.

Fat Bike Ride to Poplar Hut with CRNEMBA

Posted January 20, 2025

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 […]

Snowshoers crossing a bridge on Larry's Trail.

Snowshoe to Poplar Stream Hut and Waterfalls

Posted January 6, 2025

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 […]

Hut staff 2024-2025

Meet Our Winter Staff

Posted January 3, 2025

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 […]

Flagstaff Lake Hut with skis and wreath.

Winter Trip Guide 2025

Posted December 18, 2024

Thinking of booking a trip with Maine Huts this winter? Read our 2025 Winter Trip Guide! Our guide will connect you to what each hut has to offer, real-time availability, trip types, trail info, upcoming winter events, and more. We hope to see you out on the trails!

Recent Bridge and Trail Repair

Posted December 10, 2024

The relentless summer storms can be tough on our trail systems, especially when it comes to maintaining safety and accessibility for all users. The section of winter-use only trail between Poplar Stream and Flagstaff Lake Huts took quite a hit, particularly with the large bridge being dislodged from the embankment. Equipped with the mini excavator […]

November Newsletter

Posted November 27, 2024

The huts may be closed until the winter season, but that does not mean there is less action at MH&T! Read about office and hut happenings in our November newsletter.

Volunteer Weekend at the Huts

Posted November 21, 2024

There was a full house at Stratton Brook and Poplar Stream Huts early November for a volunteer weekend. Volunteer groups are essential for winter hut preparation. Each hut gets between 12 and 14 cords of wood which must be neatly stacked. Our huts are fully heated by firewood during the winter months, and our hut […]

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