MAINE PUBLIC • January 31, 2024
Toboggans can be just for wintertime fun—or for competitive racing. As the 33rd U.S. National Toboggan Championships are about to kick off at the Camden Snow Bowl, we talk with toboggan experts about what goes into riding and racing, what role Maine has played in this sport, and what goes into crafting a toboggan. Panelists: Maile Buker, leader of A Flying Flock toboggan team from Portland; Holly Anderson, chairwoman, organizing committee, U.S. National Toboggan Championships. VIP Callers: Jonathan Maxcy, toboggan championship race winner; Bella Feracci, The Apprenticeshop, where they teach workshops on toboggan making.