Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog

On Saturday, February 28th, our community gathered for the 6th annual Alpine Feast, our biggest winter event of the year, at the beautiful Stratton Brook Hut. What a day it was! Guests trekked up the Maine Hut Trail system under clear winter skies, embracing the adventure that makes Maine’s backcountry so unique. Upon arrival at […]

Meet our newest board member, Patrick McGrady. Patrick McGrady is a Videographer/Photographer for Hyperlite Mountain Gear, capturing mainly Outdoor activities. The love for the outdoors began when Patrick was at Falling Creek Camp in North Carolina, where he spent most summers as a camper and later as a counselor, building up his kayaking, mountain biking, […]

A guided snowshoe outing this past Saturday, led by Maine Huts & Trails and Maine Master Naturalist Erin Cunningham, brought a group of participants across the Maine Hut Trail to Flagstaff Lake Hut. Maine Master Naturalist Erin Cunningham (and Maine Huts staff alumna) interpreted the surrounding environment, pointing out signs of wildlife, forest ecology, and […]

This past Saturday, Maine Huts & Trails partnered with Skowhegan Outdoors for a novice ski to Flagstaff Lake Hut. Despite cold temperatures, there was a great turnout of skiers. The crew met up at the Flagstaff Trailhead and headed in on the groomed Maine Hut Trail. Trails were in absolutely fantastic condition. The recent 12″+ […]

Maine Huts & Trails recently partnered with Carrabassett Region New England Mountain Bike Association (CRNEMBA) for the 2nd annual winter fat bike ride. The fat bike ride was part of our Free Guided Winter Program series, and saw participants from all over Maine (and even Canada!) join us. Riders cruised the CRNEMBA-maintained singletrack trails that […]

We’re excited to share that Maine Huts & Trails has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Trails Program – a major investment in the future of the Dead River Conservation Corridor and the Maine Hut Trail. This funding supports Phase 1 of a multi-year effort to […]

Volunteers are the heart of our nonprofit organization. Their tireless efforts are a key component to our success. We are thrilled to highlight two of our longtime volunteers, Karen Wilcox and Jon LaRochelle. They have been integral to our organization as we navigated through COVID and our updated business model since. The interview highlights not […]

Let’s meet some of our winter hut crew! This year’s team comes from all over the country—and even beyond—bringing together a wonderfully diverse mix of backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. We’re thrilled to welcome such a fun, enthusiastic bunch who share a love for the huts and the winter season. Be sure to say hi and […]

On January 3rd, we kicked off the new year with our first free guided snowshoe trip up to Stratton Brook Hut. Despite the cold winter temperatures, the day greeted the thirteen attendees with clear skies and brilliant sunshine. Trail conditions were firm and packed, making for excellent travel on Oak Knoll and Newton’s Revenge Trails. […]

Our winter season kicked off on Saturday, December 27th with the opening of our Stratton Brook, Poplar Stream and Flagstaff Lake Huts. Conditions were perfect for snowshoeing and skiing to the huts, and we were thrilled to welcome day visitors and our first guests. For those looking to stay longer, overnight visits provide a unique […]

Christmas came early this year for Poplar Stream Hut! The hut was outfitted with three brand new restaurant-grade refrigerators and freezers. These new appliances will be more energy efficient than their predecessors and will provide our hut staff with an improved kitchen setup. A generous donor stepped forward with a dollar-for-dollar match to help cover […]