Gear Theft Is on the Rise, According to a Maine Ski Area

Black Mountain of Maine, a small ski area in Rumford, said in a recent social media update that it has seen a few incidences of gear theft inside and outside of its lodge, cautioning guests to lock up their equipment and asking that they report any suspicious behavior.“Unfortunately, this is an issue affecting many ski areas in our region & across the industry — not just us,” the ski area wrote. “Please know that the police have been informed, & we will prosecute