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 | 16 / 68 | 24% |
| Sugarloaf | 40 / 176 | 23% |
| Sunday River | 40 / 139 | 29% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 8 / 47 | 17% |
Trail of the Day: Northern Lights (Sunday River)
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River | January 6 | January 6 | One Day |
| Vertical Challenge @ BigRock | January 6 | January 6 | One Day |
| 2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback | January 7 | January 7 | One Day |
| Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC | January 28 | January 28 | One Day |
| IFSA Junior Freeride @ Saddleback | January 28 | January 28 | One Day |
| Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf | February 2 | February 4 | Three Days |
| February Fest @ Saddleback | February 23 | February 23 | One Day |
Electric Mountain:
Join fellow Sugarloafers in the Widowmaker this weekend for the 2nd. Annual Electric Mountain. This 21+ event is filled with live EDM preformances from people like Max Dansky, The HIVE, G-Space, Finneh, Mystyk Forest, and more. Check it out below!
Vertical Challenge @ Big Rock:
The Vertical Challenge is set to take on BigRock on January 6, 2024. The Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:
The Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are back in Downtown Rangeley. See the full schedule below!
• Saturday, January 6th
• Saturday, January 13th
• Saturday, January 20th
• Saturday, January 27th
• Saturday, February 3rd
• Saturday, February 10th
• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th
• Thursday, February 22nd
• Saturday, February 24th
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th
Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine:
Happening at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, January 20, the Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain. Learn more below.
Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:
It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.
Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:
The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.
Resort Status Page:
Our Resort Status page is now live. Complete with the various ski areas we cover, you’ll have all the important information relevant to us skiers. Check out the page below.
Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback:
Saddleback will host the Vertical Challenge on Sunday, January 7. The event is a series of free casual ski and snowboard races open to all ages and abilities. Skiers and snowboarders are divided by gender and age to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in each category. Check it out by clicking 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:
With great snowmaking temps and good conditions all around, this past week has been one you don’t want to miss. With photos coming out of the resorts like the one from Maine Mountain Media (below), it’s safe to say winter is back!
Weather:
With some snow coming on Sunday and even more next week, the excitement is building here in the Maine mountains! See the weather and make sure to click the link below to see current lift status.
Here’s to hoping!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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