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The Other Maine

How to survive a Maine winter without forcing yourself to go outside

For all the people who have zero interest in skiing

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Emily Burnham
Feb 10, 2026
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Nearly every guide to surviving a Maine winter includes a suggestion to get outside and enjoy some winter sports activities. Skiing, skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, pond hockey, all that kind of stuff. Those are all wonderful, exciting, healthy things to do - they get you in the sun, they get you around people, they get your blood pumping. G…

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