BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 4, 2022
Aroostook County’s ski mountains have been affected by late season starts and lack of snow for several years, but last weekend’s snowstorm gave them just what they needed. This year, Big Rock Mountain and Quoggy Jo Ski Center have been plagued by many sub-zero days, as well as a lack of major snowfall to help keep the trails open — especially important for Quoggy Jo because it has no snow-making equipment. But with the most recent snowfall over the weekend, both ski areas are 100 percent open for the first time in a few weeks. The ski industry is estimated to contribute $1 billion to Maine’s economy annually