Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the Fall activities in or around the mountains of Maine.
Spooky Riding:
Sunday River spun their Locke Mountain Triple yesterday from 10:00am-2:00pm for passholders. For the first time since 2018, the mountain opened in October and the first time since 2010 where the River opened before Killington. While the official start to the season hasn’t come yet, the countdown is still on!
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! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails In The Valley @ Lost Valley | May 17 | October 25 | Every Friday |
| Scenic Fall Foliage Lift Rides @ Camden Snow Bowl | September 29 | October 27 | Every Sunday |
| Don’t Chicken Out Glade Work @ BMOM | October 26 | October 26 | One Day |
| Freeport Ski Swap & Sale @ Freeport High School | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Introduction Ceremony @ Sugarloaf | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| Ski Sale & Pancake Brunch @ Titcomb | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain | November 6 | November 6 | One Day |
| 13th. Annual WinterKids License To Chill | November 7 | November 7 | One Day |
| 59th Annual Ski Swap @ Lost Valley | November 10 | November 10 | One Day |
| Live Auction @ Black Mountain of Maine | November 16 | November 16 | One Day |
| Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Swap | November 16 | November 16 | One Day |
Freeport Ski Swap & Sale:
On Saturday, November 2, take a drive down to Freeport to attend their High School’s Ski Swap & Sale. Happening from 9:00am-1:00pm in the Freeport High School Gym, enjoy great savings and support the Freeport/Brunswick Ski Boosters. Learn more by clicking the link below.
Maine Ski Hall of Fame:
The 2024 Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame introduction is happening tomorrow at Sugarloaf from 4-7pm. This year, they welcome the following people to the hall of fame: Dan Barker, Roger Beaudoin, Mark Cyr, Paul Fremont-Smith, Dick Marshall, Tom McAllister, Wendell and Marie Pierce, and Butch Widen. They are also doing a History in the Making Award, given to Sophia Laukli
Season Pass Sale:
All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.
Opening Days:
With the days getting shorter and the new month in the calendar, everyone is thinking about getting back on snow. For some, that was yesterday, for most, it will be either later in this month or in December. Keep an eye on these opening dates:
mainelyskiing.com/resort-status
| Mountain Name | Opening Date |
|---|---|
| Saddleback Mountain | December 6 |
| Sugarloaf | November 22 |
| Sunday River | November 15 |
| Pleasant Mountain | December 6 |
| Black Mountain of Maine | Not Announced |
| Big Rock | Not Announced |
| Camden Snow Bowl | Not Announced |
| Mt. Abram | December 20 |
| Big Moose Mountain | Not Announced |
| Lost Valley | December 13 |
| Hermon Mountain | December 20 |
| Titcomb Mountain | Not Announced |
Looking For A Rangeley Double Chair:
Hey Mainely Skiers! I’ve been looking for a chair from Saddleback’s Rangeley Double pretty much since they removed the lift in 2020. I would love to find one that matches the following description:
- Intact (Nothing was destroyed)
- Not altered in any way (looks like it could be put back on the line)
- Safety Bar is still functional on the chair
If you or someone you know is selling a chair, please email me using the email below. Thank you so much!! – Keegan
BigRock To Offer Wednesday Night Skiing:
For those who live in the area, BigRock recently announced they will be expanding their night skiing operations to now include Wednesday. They will be spinning lifts from 2pm-8pm every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Purchase your pass now!
mainelyskiing.com/season-passes
Getting Shared:
Thank you to Jeff from the Angry Beavers Facebook Group (the people who maintain Black Mountain of Maine’s Glade network) for the shoutout! You gave us our most popular day ever!! See the post for yourself by clicking the link below.
Work For Sugarloaf:
With the colder weather we’ve been having getting us thinking about the next season, find a job that doesn’t feel like a job. Sugarloaf is hiring in lots of departments. Head over to their website to see the full list and to apply – linked below.
Work for Black Mountain:
Black Mountain is looking for a talented person to join their Ski School. The position, Ski School Admisistorator, is available for those who are organized, friendly, available on weekends, and have great communication skills. If you think you’re that person, reach out to them. See all the open positions below.
Mainely Skiing Gets Political:
I said we would never get involved in politics but here we are. Check out the latest sticker to hit our shop: The 2024 Mainely Skiing Political Sticker. This limited edition sticker is only available now through the end of November so purchase now! Shop now by clicking the link below.
Statewide Lift Construction:
Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.
Please Note: Due to lift construction, hiking at Pleasant Mountain is currently prohibited.
Pleasant Mountain:
As of Wed, October 30
On Wednesday, Pleasant Mountain shared some photos showing the Doppelmayr Operator Houses have been installed. This photo also shows the structural work being done on the terminal.
BigRock Mountain:
As of Mon, October 21
On Monday, BigRock posted some photos of their new chair getting a load test with boxes filled with water to simulate people. You can also see some technicians from Doppelmayr working on the programming side of the new Doppelmayr Connect system.
Lost Valley:
As of Thurs, October 17
On Thursday, Lost Valley posted some photos showing that the new lift’s top terminal support structure was in place and ready to go.
NEW Featured Events Page:
Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:
mainelyskiing.com/featured-events
Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:
Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.
Webcams:
Take a peek at your mountain and see how it’s holding up throughout the summer by visiting your mountain’s webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!
Last Chair:
What’s not to love about this week? Temps were very warm, almost like a second summer, Sunday River opened for a day yesterday, and the forecast looks as if these conditions will continue for a little bit. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page because snowmaking will be back soon!
Weather:
Looking ahead, we’re expecting some more of the same with temperatures, and the highs will warm back up around Tuesday, returning to around the 60 mark. Find the countdown to ski season on our Mountain Lift Status page.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 62°  | 40°  | 41°  |
| Low: | 40° | 31° | 28° |
Give us snowmaking weather again!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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