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 | 68 / 68 | 100% |
| Sugarloaf | 99 / 162 | 61% |
| Sunday River | 132 / 139 | 95% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 30 / 47 | 65% |
Trail of the Day: Thrombosis Glade (Saddleback Mountain)
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 |
| President’s Week @ Sunday River | February 17 | February 26 | 10 Days |
| 2nd. Annual February Fest @ Saddleback | February 24 | February 24 | One Day |
| WinterKids Family Day @ Saddleback | March 5 | March 5 | One Day |
| Cardboard Box Race @ Pleasant Mountain | March 11 | March 11 | One Day |
| DST Operations Shift @ Saddleback | March 12 | March 12 | One Day |
| Mattress Race @ Pleasant Mountain | March 18 | March 18 | One Day |
| Back To The Banks Banked Slalom @ Saddleback | March 18 | March 18 | One Day |
| Paror Ski Demo Day @ Saddleback | March 18 | March 18 | One Day |
| Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain | March 25 | March 25 | One Day |
| Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River | March 31 | April 2 | 3 Days |
| Sugarloaf Reggae Fest | April 6 | April 9 | 4 Days |
| The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River | April 15 | April 15 | One Day |
| King Of The Mountain: Hill Climb @ Saddleback | April 21 | April 22 | 2 Days |
BIG News From Sunday River:
Just announced – Two new lifts will be taking skiers and riders up the mountains of Sunday River. A new Merrill Hill Triple will access the back side of the mountain and add to the Real Estate options and ski-in, and ski-out house lots. Also, the most highly anticipated announcement, a brand new, Doppelmayr High-Speed, 6-Person Bubble chair will replace the Barker Mountain Express. Both lift upgrades are expected to open for the 2023-2024 ski season. For the latest on the Sunday River 2030 project, click the link below.
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.
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 24 | 12/OC Band (Feb Fest) |
| 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:
Thrombosis was skiing great today! The last 50 feet was a little scratchy but beyond that, pure bliss. Make sure to check out the runs off-piste for some surprising conditions.
If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!
Weather:
We had a cold day today, with the feel-like temps hovering around 0 – it felt it. Saturday is more of the same: Hopefully with less wind.
Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing throughout the day and onto the weekend. Click the link below for more.
Go rip it up wickid hahd!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 