The Ski Museum of Maine and the Farmington Historical Society is presenting a special narrated slideshow about "Down-Mountain and Cross Country: 140 years of skiing in Maine."

The presentation is scheduled to be held Monday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at the Ski Museum of Maine, 109 Church Street in Farmington. The Museum will open at 6 p.m.

There are approximately 150 photos, some more than a century old, that have been assembled from the Farmington-based museum's collections and 35 other sources, including several of the state's leading historical societies and skiing organizations.

Scott Andrews of Portland, and a member of the Board of the Ski Museum has assembled the photos and performed much of the research, is the narrator.

"Skiing has been part of the Maine way of life since the late 1800s, offering recreation and competition to both residents and visitors," Andrews said. "The museum's objective is to feed the passion of Maine skiers and to illustrate the significance of our sport to our state's lifestyle and economy."

'Down-Mountain and Cross Country: 140 Years of Skiing in Maine' is sponsored by the Ski Maine Association and the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club.

For additional information, contact Megan Roberts, director of the Ski Museum of Maine at (207) 491-5481.

About the Ski Museum of Maine
Maine is very rich in ski history, yet many people do not realize it nor recognize the place this history holds within the American ski world. Because of this, many of those who have valued the special spirit our sport entails are concerned this history will be lost. It is the concern which motivated the founders of the Ski Museum of Maine to organize.

Established with the mission to "preserve and publicize the business of skiing in Maine, while celebrating Maine's ski history and heritage," the board of directors has undertaken a number of projects to identify and preserve our skiing heritage and to share this heritage with the younger generations. The formation of the Maine Ski Hall of Fame is an exciting outcome of this effort.

Ski and ride safely. Use your head and don't forget to wear a helmet.