Delightful experience, away from the fracas, cacophony, disorganization, lack of service, and…read moreanonymity of the corporate ski areas. Black Mountain of Maine is a wonderful anti-corporate answer to the "big" areas. Cozy, friendly, and beautiful runs down the mountain. A place where kids can run around without fear or the need for parental hovering. A kick-butt bar with live music. Simply, what skiing was and should be.... We got here for the first time on the Indy Pass as we have been visiting Indy areas, some of them for several years in a row. Black Mountain is a short drive away from downtown Rumford, a paper mill, quaint town of 6,000 people featuring historic homes and a working downtown. Arriving at Black Mountain, the large lodge is quite welcoming, with just about every conceivable need within the lodge. Once outside, the beginner's Novice Lift provides optimal runs for novices or warmups. The main lift, although a slow fixed triple, allows access to most of the 1,100 vertical terrain and a variety of trails. It should be said that with some effort and uphill hiking, there is another side of the mountain, glades galore, that is accessible from this area. There is yet another T-bar that provides access to even more terrain. Apres-ski, we were treated to a superb pub with great rock music, plenty of beer, and great company. Overall, the vibe in this mountain is what I remember skiing was like from my youth. Unhurried, civil, friendly, and simple. Awesome place.

Great place to ski and I spend time Snowtubing with family and friends…read more I would recommend it definitely for family events

Fun trip along the river. River is wide so took a little effort to keep to the correct side of…read moreislands. Rented the luxury tubes. Very comfortable. Got a cooler raft and teether straps. Short ride upto the launch site. And you end back where you parked our car. Saw a bald eagle, but wasn't fast enough with camera. Everyone was nice expected the woman that checked us in was a bit rude to us.

You all know me when I have a great experience I will let you know, if I have an OK experience, I…read morewill tell you about it, but I think this is probably going to be the worst experience and review I've ever had anywhere. My family of 22 booked almost $1000 at the Bethel outdoor adventures in campground for a day of tubing down the river. We were greeted with a long snarl of a face in the main office and while still on the river with multiple family, waiting for us to get off the river, they were yelled at and mistreated by Erin. And when I got off, I went to retrieve my keys to leave, and I was treated as if I was a moron when I tried to explain that I just had given her a fob, not a full set of keys. She treated me like I was a two year-old idiot and was very sassy with me and again with her long snarl of a face. This is not how Customers should ever be treated and you should not be the face of this company. I highly recommend another tubing company if you visit Bethel Maine

Ian had our group of 7 for 2 hours at Long Lake. His equipment and boats are top notch not to…read moremention his amazing instruction. Our focus was to spend time together and learn wave surfing but IPS has all types of motorized water (skiing, wake boards etc.) activities. We had some weather challenges as normal in Maine. When we had wind, Ian relocated us to a calm cove and when thunder was heard he quickly brought our group to the dock to wait out the quick storm. We were all very happy with this experience and would highly recommend IPS. As an experienced boat owner, I appreciate the care and expertise Ian offers. We will go back.

From the owner: IPS Surf and Water Sports offer individuals of all ages and skillsets with an opportunity to wake…read moresurf, water ski, wakeboard, and tube on Long Lake, Maine. Call 603.930.3060 and book your next adventure!