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Maine Ski Area Receives $2.5 Million Government Grant

Big Rock Mountain Gets Federal Grant Funding

Exciting news for Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill, Maine who has just been awarded a $2.5 million dollar federal government grant. The US Department of Commerce Economic Development awarded the funding as part of its American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, BigRock is committed to making skiing an outdoor activity for […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 18, 2022
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Hike, Ski, Kayak, and More in the Name of Science

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Scientists and dirtbags unite! While this may seem to be an unlikely duo, Adventure Scientists founder, Gregg Treinish believes otherwise.  For the past nine years, Treinish has been enlisting the help of ski bums, river rats, and dirtbags of all creeds to go adventure in the name of science. Related: Where Did the Term “Dirtbag” Come From? In 2011, Treinish […]

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Spencer Cox | July 10, 2020
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Vail Resorts CEO, Rob Katz, Set Up A $58 Million Charitable Fund For Mountain Communities

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A 58 million charitable fund has been established by Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz. The charitable fund will be used to make non-profit grants for mountain community social service organizations. The money comes from the sale of approximately 114,000 shares of Vail Resort stock, which were sold exercising Katz’ share appreciation rights, SAR, and were due to expire within the […]

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Douglas Perry | October 12, 2017
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