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 | 65 / 68 | 95% |
| Sugarloaf | 109 / 176 | 61% |
| Sunday River | 111 / 139 | 79% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 33 / 47 | 70% |
Trail of the Day: Firestar (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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snodeo Weekend in Rangeley | January 30 | February 2 | Four Days |
| Fire On The Mountain @ Sugarloaf | January 30 | February 2 | Four Days |
| Winterfest at Lost Valley | January 31 | January 31 | One Day |
| U.S. National Toboggan Championship @ Camden Snow Bowl | January 31 | February 2 | Three Days |
| RaveX Snodeo @ Boss Power Sports (Rangeley, Maine) | February 1 | February 1 | One Day |
| MCCP Moonlight Challenge @ Pleasant Mountain | February 7 | February 7 | One Day |
| The Gambler – Uphill Challenge @ Saddleback | February 9 | February 9 | One Day |
| February Vacation Week | February 15 | February 23 | Nine Days |
| Pleasant Mountain Adventure Camp | February 18 | February 20 | Three Days |
| MPA Class B State Meet @ Saddleback | February 24 | February 25 | Two Days |
| MPA Class A State Meet @ Titcomb | February 24 | February 24 | One Day |
| MPA Class A State Meet @ Sugarloaf | February 25 | February 25 | One Day |
| WinterKids Downhill 24 @ Sugarloaf | February 27 | February 28 | Two Days |
Fire On The Mountain:
Get ready for an epic weekend at the 6th Annual Fire on the Mountain Festival happening this weekend. Celebrate the timeless music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Tickets are on sale now so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible tribute at Sugarloaf! Learn more and purchase your tickets by clicking the link below.
Snodeo Weekend:
Rangeley’s Snodeo Weekend is revving up and ready to go this weekend. Don’t miss the action-packed event focused around snowmobiling in Rangeley. Learn more and see the full event schedule below.
U.S. National Toboggan Championship:
Spots are quickly filling up for this year’s annual U.S. National Toboggan Championship at Camden Snow Bowl. The event is happening this weekend. Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in this rich tradition. Click the link below for all the details. Best of luck, racers!
New Sizing Charts:
Mid-season gear change? Check out our newest page which has sizing charts for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.
mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts
Right Around The Corner:
February Vacation Week is coming up and we want you to make the most out of the break by filling your calendar with events at every mountain. Check out our page dedicated to February Vacation Week to find a page filled with events. Start making your plans and save on lift tickets by checking out the page.
Winterfest At Lost Valley:
Winterfest is happening tonight at Lost Valley. Watch the torchlight parade and see the fireworks sponsored by Maine Community Bank starting at 9:00pm. For more information about this event, click the link below.
Brand New Prints:
The latest thing to hit the merch store is prints. We offer them just as it or framed. Check out the print shop today!
Lollipop Race:
Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Saddleback Ski School will be hosting the event. 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.
NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:
Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.
WinterKids Downhill 24:
It’s not too soon to start talking about the 13th. Annual WinterKids Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf. The event happens on February 27 and 28. For more information, to register, or donate, click the link below! Best of luck to anyone competing!
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.
Pleasant Mountain:
As of Sun, December 22
On Sunday, Pleasant Mountain opened the lift to the public. While the official ribbon cutting ceremony is happening tomorrow, you can still ride the new lift and enjoy the faster ride to the top.
BigRock Mountain:
As of Sat, December 21
On Saturday, BigRock opened the Sunrise Quad. This new quad is a gamechanger to the area.
Lost Valley:
As of Tues, January 28
On Tuesday, Lost Valley posted photos and videos showing the first chair on the new lift.
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:
Mid-season wardrobe malfunction? We’ve all been there! Bounce back quickly to get back on snow by purchasing the best gear for your skill level. Check it out by clicking the link below.
Webcams:
Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their 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:
This past week we saw some great skiing, albeit cold, it was great to see new snow (and not from the HKD sticks). Good news is that the new snow is continuing and we can see anywhere from 4-9 during this storm. Keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers!
Weather:
While we’re looking at some colder temps this weekend, the incoming snow should help make things feel a little warmer. It’s still a good idea to check in with those around you and take breaks often when skiing with little ones. Check in with the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with current lifts.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 31°  | 22° | 16° |
| Low: | 8° | -5° | -8° |
Catch you on the slopes!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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