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 | 0 / 68 | 0% |
| Sugarloaf | 0 / 176 | 0% |
| Sunday River | 2 / 139 | 1% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 0 / 47 | 0% |
Trail of the Day: T2 (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! 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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Auction @ Black Mountain of Maine | November 16 | November 16 | One Day |
| Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Swap | November 16 | November 16 | One Day |
| Film Night @ Black Mountain | November 22 | November 22 | One Day |
| Pre-Season Rail Jam @ Lost Valley | November 22 | November 22 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Opening Day | November 22 | November 22 | One Day |
| Ski and Snowboard Give Away with River Valley Kids Ski Too | November 24 | November 24 | One Day |
| Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River | November 28 | November 28 | One Day |
| Saddleback’s The Pub Reopens | November 29 | November 29 | One Day |
| Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Expo | November 30 | November 30 | One Day |
| Holiday Auction @ Titcomb | December 6 | December 6 | One Day |
| Saddleback Opening Day | December 6 | December 6 | One Day |
| Pleasant Mountain Opening Day | December 6 | December 6 | One Day |
| Demo Day @ Sunday River | December 7 | December 7 | One Day |
| Tree Lighting @ Sunday River | December 7 | December 7 | One Day |
| Santa Sunday @ Sunday River | December 8 | December 8 | One Day |
Official Start To Ski Season:
On Thursday, Sunday River opened for the 2024-25 ski season. This one makes their 65th season. The fun kicked off at 9:00 am on their Locke Mountain Triple. Downloading is required but it’s great to get back on the hill! See the photos below.
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
Live Auction At Black Mountain:
Don’t miss the Live Auction happening at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford! Taking place tomorrow at the base lodge at 6:00, doors open at 5:00pm. With big items such as UMaine Hockey Premium Pkg for 4, a groomer ride at BMOM, and more! See the full list below.
Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Sale:
The Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Sale is happening at the Yarmouth High School on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. With the ability to buy and sell ski gear, participate in the ski swap, and purchase other items related to skiing, don’t miss it!
Black Mountain Snowmaking:
Snowmaking at Black Mountain has once again commenced with guns firing on the Lower Androscoggin Trail. While we’re still far away from their opening, keep in mind the Snowmobile climb that happens in early December.
Updated Pleasant Mountain Trail Map:
Pleasant Mountain recently shared their updated trail map for the 2024-25 ski season which includes the new Summit Express. See the map for yourself as well as our full Pleasant Mountain guide by clicking the link below:
mainelyskiing.com/pleasant-mountain-guide
Eaton Mountain Won’t Open This Season:
In a Facebook post made on Tuesday, November 10, the ski area shared an update on the mountain. In that update, they announced that the mountain, which is located in Skowhegan and is serviced by two handle tow lifts, won’t operate this season. They hope that they will be able to open next season.
Next summer, they are planning to launch a new website and will have updates about things going on at the hill and the possible return of snowtubing and skiing along with other activities. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the small hill. If you can do anything to help the mountain, reach out to them through Facebook (@EatonMountain)
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 |
| Pleasant Mountain | December 6 |
| Black Mountain of Maine | December 27 |
| Big Rock | Not Announced |
| Camden Snow Bowl | December 21 |
| Mt. Abram | December 20 |
| Big Moose Mountain | December 20 |
| Lost Valley | December 13 |
| Hermon Mountain | December 20 |
| Titcomb Mountain | Not Announced |
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
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 Tues, November 12
On Tuesday, Pleasant Mountain shared a photo to Facebook showing the cable being spliced together. The knot has been tied and could start getting chairs on the line any day now as the terminal stucture is in place.
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 Wed, November 13
On Wednesday, Lost Valley posted some photos showing that the new lift’s towers have been set into place.
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
Skier Services:
Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.
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:
On Tuesday night, snowmakers from Sugarloaf got ready with snowmaking on Narrow Gauge and around the SuperQuad.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:
We’ve made it to another ski season here in Maine! A HUGE shoutout to the team at Sunday River for getting us back on snow – we missed it! Keep an eye on our Resort Status page because more resorts are firing up their snowmaking equipment!
Weather:
The forecast is showing more of the same going into the first weekend of the Ski Season. Keep an eye on the Mountain Lift Status page as more lifts could be opening very soon!
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 43°  | 39° | 42° |
| Low: | 25° | 33° | 33° |
Here’s to the 2024-25 Ski Season!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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