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Western Maine Mountains in Winter | Photos

A collection of images celebrating the beauty and outdoor delights of the western Maine mountains in winter from photographer Carl Tremblay.

By Yankee Magazine|Dec 18 2017| Print icon

Western Maine Mountains in Winter | Photos

Sugarloaf skiers take the t-bar up the mountain surrounded by views of the Carrabasset Valley below.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
The Western Maine mountains offer a beauty unparalleled in winter, and an outdoor enthusiast’s dream vacation. Photographer Carl Tremblay spent several days during the height of the snowy season capturing what makes the area so unique for the 2012 Yankee Magazine feature Winter’s Soul. Here, Carl shares a few of his favorite additional images celebrating the western Maine mountains in winter. To see more of Carl Tremblay’s work, visit carltremblay.com.

Western Maine Mountains in Winter

Bald Mountain Camps in Oquuossoc hosts its annual Winter Fly-In seaplane weekend every winter.

Bald Mountain Camps in Oquuossoc hosts its annual Winter Fly-In seaplane weekend every winter.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Bald Mountain Camps in Oquuossoc hosts its annual Winter Fly-In seaplane weekend every winter.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
An icy retreat for a couple of girls enjoying the cookout at Bald Mountain Camps.

An icy retreat for a couple of girls enjoying the cookout at Bald Mountain Camps.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
An icy retreat for a couple of girls enjoying the cookout at Bald Mountain Camps.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
The colorful scene at Bald Mountain Camps where aviation enthusiasts gather at the annual Winter Fly-In.

The colorful scene at Bald Mountain Camps where aviation enthusiasts gather at the annual Winter Fly-In.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
The colorful scene at Bald Mountain Camps where aviation enthusiasts gather at the annual Winter Fly-In.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
A view of the town of Kingfield, Maine, along the Carrabassett River.

A view of the town of Kingfield, Maine, along the Carrabassett River.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
A view of the town of Kingfield, Maine, along the Carrabassett River.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Cathedral Pines in Eustis, Maine, is approximately 300 acres and may be the state's largest stand of old-growth conifers.

Cathedral Pines in Eustis, Maine, is approximately 300 acres and may be the state’s largest stand of old-growth conifers.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Cathedral Pines in Eustis, Maine, is approximately 300 acres and may be the state’s largest stand of old-growth conifers.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
A white-tail deer almost disappears in the winter landscape. Wildlife is abundant in this region.

A white-tail deer almost disappears in the winter landscape. Wildlife is abundant in this region.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
A white-tail deer almost disappears in the winter landscape. Wildlife is abundant in this region.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Ice skating on Haley Pond in Rangeley.

Ice skating on Haley Pond in Rangeley.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Ice skating on Haley Pond in Rangeley.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Flagstaff Lake Hut, one of the lodges operated by Maine Huts and Trails.

Flagstaff Lake Hut, one of the lodges operated by Maine Huts and Trails.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Flagstaff Lake Hut, one of the lodges operated by Maine Huts and Trails.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Cross country skiing along one of the trails maintained by the Maine Huts and Trails.

Cross country skiing along one of the trails maintained by the Maine Huts and Trails.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Cross country skiing along one of the trails maintained by the Maine Huts and Trails.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Panoramic view of Saddleback Mountain.

Panoramic view of Saddleback Mountain.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Panoramic view of Saddleback Mountain.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Sugarloaf skiers take the t-bar up the mountain surrounded by views of the Carrabasset Valley below.

Sugarloaf skiers take the t-bar up the mountain surrounded by views of the Carrabasset Valley below.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Sugarloaf skiers take the t-bar up the mountain surrounded by views of the Carrabasset Valley below.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
A skier makes his way down one of the trails at Sugarloaf.

A skier makes his way down one of the trails at Sugarloaf.

Credit: Tremblay, Carl
A skier makes his way down one of the trails at Sugarloaf.
Credit: Tremblay, Carl
Have you ever visited the Western Maine mountains in winter?

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  1. I have taken the Yankee magazine for many years but I do enjoy reading your articles because living in Lincoln, Nebr. and do to old age I am no longer able to travel I feel as if i’m traveling.

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