Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!
Mountain Report:
| Mountain Name | Trails Open | Percent Open |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback | 67 / 68 | 99% |
| Sugarloaf | 116 / 162 | 72% |
| Sunday River | 126 / 139 | 91% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 28 / 47 | 60% |
Trail of the Day: White Heat (Sunday River) – Donny Pelletier
Upcoming Events:
Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lollipop Races @ Saddleback | January 1 | April 2 | Every Sunday |
| Fire On The Mountain | February 3 | February 5 | Three Days |
| Homeschool Day @ Titcomb Mountain | February 16 | February 16 | One Day |
| President’s Week @ Sunday River | February 17 | February 26 | 10 Days |
| 8th. Annual Winterpaloza | February 19 | February 19 | One Day |
| 2nd. Annual February Fest @ Saddleback | February 24 | February 24 | One Day |
Fire On The Mountain:
Join Sugarloaf in celebrating all things Grateful Dead February 3-5, 2023 at the fourth annual Fire on the Mountain Festival, featuring Rose Alley and John Kadlecik! There will be music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead as performed by some of New England’s most talented bands; each with their own take on arguably the most enduring catalog of American rock and roll music.
February Fest:
On February 24, Saddleback Presents: The 2nd Annual February Festival at Saddleback Mountain Presented by Skowhegan Savings Bank Plus, the Torchlight Parade & Live Music! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spend time with the Saddleback Family on that Friday of February Break. For more information, click the link below.
Carrabassett Fat Tire Race:
Take part in the Carrabassett Fat Tire Race happening in the town of Carrabassett on Sunday, February 12. Click the link below to sign up. Hurry – as event registration closes on Friday, February 10.
Après Music Series:
Don’t Miss Saddleback’s Après Music Series up in The Pub. After a great day of skiing, come inside to some great music and bites. See full schedule:
| Date: | Music Artist: |
|---|---|
| February 3 | Denny Breau |
| February 4 | Denny Breau |
| February 10 | Barney Martin |
| February 11 | Toby McAllister |
| February 17 | Jordan Kaulback |
| February 18 | Humble Strings |
| February 21 | Ryan McCalmon |
| February 25 | Austin & Green Duo |
| March 3 | Jordan Kaulback |
| March 4 | Invite The Wild |
| March 10 | TJ Swan |
| March 11 | Toby McAllister |
| March 17 | Jordan Kaulback |
| March 18 | The Mallett Brothers |
| March 24 | Austin & Green Duo |
| March 25 | Kitty And TJ |
King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:
Registration for the loudest party in the east opened recently. This event runs from Friday, April 21, to Saturday, April 22. This two-day event is presented by Hight Family of Dealerships, BOSS Power Equipment, and WIN Waste Innovations. Hurry – as this event will be capped for numbers. Register now to secure your spot!
Click HERE to add yourself to the race!
Lollipop Race:
Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.
Saddleback Webcams:
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!
Last Chair:
What a week! The first part was nice temperature-wise, followed by a cold front moving through the country which forced a cool-down felt all throughout New England.
If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!
Weather:
There’s no sugarcoating it – we have some frigid temps on the horizon. Both today and tomorrow are on track for some wicked cold temps. Stay Safe and Warm! Make sure to check your local resort’s mountain report and local weather updates before you go. With the temps forecasted, you’ll get frostbite in under 5 minutes.
Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts will be affected due to wind and temps. Click the link below for more.
Stay Warm, Mainely Skiers!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 