Established in the 1960, Bigrock Ski Area was purchased in 2000 by the Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) through grants available from the Portland, Maine-based Libra Foundation. Libra has a long-term commitment to the development and promotion of winter sports in northern Maine, and has overseen the creation of cross-country ski and biathlon complexes in the towns of Fort Kent and Presque Isle.

Once a popular activity for many families in Aroostook County, alpine, or downhill, skiing, declined in popularity over the years as rising prices made it difficult for the average family to "hit the slopes" for a day or weekend. Bigrock and the Maine Winter Sports Center want to once again make skiing an activity for the whole family to enjoy by offering improved facilities and state of the art equipment at family-friendly prices.

Bigrock has taken many steps to make the facility the ultimate place for individuals and families to learn to ski. The ski school gives both beginner and experienced skiers the instruction they need to improve. Extensive brush clearing, trail reconditioning, improved snowmaking capabilities, reconditioned lifts, and new grooming equipment have made the slopes more enjoyable for all skill levels. To add variety to everyone's winter sports experience, Bigrock has added Cross-country and snowshoe trails. Bigrock's lodge has been expanded to include a new rental shop, ticket counter, and café with food hot off the grill along with homemade soups and snacks.