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Fun at the Loaf today. #zipline #skime #sugarloaf

Sugarloaf and Sunday River are opening up their zip lines next weekend. The folks at Sugarloaf gave us a pre-season tour of the set-up there today. We have a story coming out in the Sun Journal on Saturday with some details.

 


It was great fun and during the late summer and early fall this is going to be a great way to get a kick in the mountains. Not to mention seeing the fall foliage from a whole new perspective.

The resorts are still dialing in the specifics. They've got some minor quirks to work out but are shooting for a Saturday show on August 7.

Both places allow riders up to 275 pounds. All and all a lot of fun in the trees.

Amber Waterman of the Sun Journal photo staff got this shot of me shooting video...yes that's my tongue wagging.

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Thanks to Ethan Austin and Jim McCormack at Sugarloaf for their hospitality today.

 

Always fun to get back to the 'loaf for a thrill ride or two. I've had many on that mountain during all four seasons and just a few hours there reminds me of what a special place those Western Mountains of Maine are.  

 

 

 

Posted July 30, 2010