2015 Winterfest and U.S. National Toboggan Championships
Seen at the chute, Toboggan Nationals 2015
CAMDEN — The Maine coast was covered with more than just snow this weekend as thousands congregated in Camden for the 25th annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships, held Feb 6-8 at the Snow Bowl.
The handmade mahogany trophies and plaques, complete with mini wooden toboggans and the title of U.S. National Toboggan Champions were presented in the 2-Person division to Spudrunner Two, with a fastest combined time… Read more
And the winners are.... 2015 U.S. National Toboggan Championships
CAMDEN — Slab City Sliders of Lincolnville, with a time of 8.91, were the champions this year at the 25th Toboggan Nationals at Ragged Mountain, in Camden.
Team captain of Slab City Sliders is Larry Thomas and they are a long-time racing team, dating back to at least 1999.
Toboggan racing wasn’t the only competition out at the Snow Bowl last weekend. West Bay Rotary held its annual Down the Chute Beer and Wine Challenge Feb. 6, and the Chili Challenge Feb. 7. Both events were… Read more
Two- and three-person finalists, Camden Toboggan Nationals 2015
CAMDEN —Two wingnuts, Beer Coasters (Andrews Brewing Co.), and 2 Throbbin Boggins lead the two-person teams this year. For the three-man teams, 3 Empty Mugs, Kennebec Ash Waxers and Throbbin Boggins are taking today’s top placements.
Three-person Finalists