Make plans now to attend the 2010 Maine Ski Heritage Classic, scheduled to be held at Sugarloaf Mountain on Saturday, Feb. 13.

This is the third year of the annual major fundraiser for the Ski Museum of Maine, now located in downtown Kingfield.

“Our move to new quarters in Kingfield has exceeded our expectations, both in terms of the presentation opportunities represented by the expanded space, and the traffic the new location has generated, influence in no small part by our extended hours of operation and proximity to the Sugarloaf Outlet shop,” John Christie, President of the Ski Museum of Maine said.

A highlight of the day will be the on-snow vintage ski equipment and apparel expo. Glenn Parkinson, Maine Ski Historian will host a ski down memory lane and display a sample of his wonderful ski collection on the snow.

Everyone is invited to bring and wear their vintage ski classic apparel and join in a group photo to be taken in front of the Base Lodge at 3 p.m.

Betsy Bass (left) John Ramsdell and Megan Roberts display their vintage ski apparel during the Maine Ski Heritage Classic held last year. Betsy is wearing season passes she has kept since she was a child. (Dan Cassidy photo) The Ski Museum will also set up its traveling exhibit inside the Base Lodge from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The display features historical pins, patches, photos, trail maps and a selection of skis from the early 1800’s through today.

At 3:30, you can join a group that will ski and slide down the hill to the Sugarloaf Inn on their vintage skis and wearing their early ski day apparel.

Sugarloaf Inn –- auction site

A fundraising reception will take place at the Sugarloaf Inn at 4 p.m. There will be displays of over 100 donated items to be auctioned off. Silent Auction bidding closes at 5:30, followed immediately by dozens of unique items to be offered during a live auction.

Hundreds of auction items

This is your chance to take part in this exciting event. Auction items include ski packages, summer getaways, ski tickets, white water rafting voucher, dinner certificates, rounds of golf, gift baskets, gift certificates, apparel and much more!

“Be sure to mark your calendars for our Heritage Classic at Sugarloaf,” Christie said. “It should, once again be a great opportunity to be transported back in time while at the same time help the museum’s fundraising activities to help meet our commitment to be the onestop resource for everything related to the history of our sport and business.”

Ski and ride safely. Use your head and don’t forget to wear a helmet.