It took a few Google searches to learn that cross-country skiing and Nordic skiing are often used interchangeably. A fair response to a new winter sport. In western Maine, both Oxbow Beer Garden and Roberts Farm Preserve made it accessible. At Roberts Farm Preserve, the informational sign at the entrance said it all: conditions as good as it gets. Right: The welcome kiosk at Roberts Farm Preserve lists trail conditions as “as good as it gets,” greeting visitors before they head out.