The Joanne and Dick O'Connor Alpine Training Center at Kents Hill School is a tremendous resource for Kents Hill students as well as young skiers in the local community. Home of the Kents Hill Ski and Snowboard teams, the facility includes:
- Snowmaking and professional grooming
- Lights for night skiing
- Tuning room
- Video equipment
- Digital Timing
- Liz Cross Mellen Lodge, built in 1998
- Terrain park
LIZ CROSS MELLEN LODGE
The Liz Cross Mellen Lodge, built in 1998, provides a spectacular view of Torsey Pond. Perched at the top of the hill, it is a complete storage and tuning facility as well as a great place to spend a winter afternoon in one of two comfortable reception rooms.
KENTS HILL SKI CLUB
Open to area residents, this is a ski racing training program for intermediate and higher skiers. Eligible athletes must be able to ski ALL intermediate terrain. There are two age groups, seniors: ages 15-18 and juniors: ages 10-14. The program runs on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning in January and running through March.
SKI CLUB 2010 - Program begins on Monday, January 4th, 2010, at 6pm. For more information, please click on the Ski Club Flyer in the Downloads section. All Ski Club members must also have a signed Ski Club Release form on file.
THE 5th ANNUAL MARLEE RACE: A RACE TO REMEMBER
This annual benefit alpine ski race, in memory of Marlee Johnson, is open to all middle school and high school athletes, either individuals or teams, as well as second year J4's and J3's. The entrance fee of $10 benefits the Marlee Johnston Memorial Scholarship Fund at Kents Hill School, and each racer receives a free T-shirt. Racers are encouraged to wear bright colors and enjoy the day in honor of Marlee's spirit and love of skiing. Concessions are available.
The 5th Annual Marlee Race will be held on Saturday 2/27. Pre-registration begins at 7:45am in the Liz Cross Mellen Lodge and the race begins at 10am. The race will be held rain/snow or shine.
Racers are encouraged to pre-register
If possible download and print release waiver to present at racer check-in
Marlee Race Release Waiver
For more information please email Kents Hill Snowsports Director, Steve Bell at: sbell@kentshill.org
A hearty thank you to the sponsors: Kents Hill School, Brennan Insurance Agency, C. Caprara Food Service Equipment, Capitol Insights, Dayton Sand & Gravel, Gardiner Savings Bank, Gorham Sand & Gravel, Lafayette's Ocean Front Resort, Lizzyo's, R.J. Grondin & Sons, Sargent Corp., Ski Depot and Ski Maine Assoc..
FACILITY RENTALS – contact the Facility Director
