Ascension

Ascension is a ski touring route in Maine, an out-and-back that rises about 800 feet from its low point of 805 feet to a high of 1,591 feet. The climb is front-loaded, and the steepest stretch comes about half a mile from the start, with a grade of about 27%. The route is rated easy, and the total round-trip distance is about 2.3 miles. The nearest town is Lac Frontiere, about 49 miles away, so plan for a trip to this corner of northern Maine. The route pairs easily with other ski touring and cross-country options within a couple of miles, including L'Aventurière and Bus Jaune, along with cross-country ski routes at La Grande Liguori and Sentier des Caps.