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 | 111 / 176 | 63% |
| Sunday River | 126 / 139 | 90% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 38 / 47 | 80% |
Trail of the Day: Thrombosis Glades (Saddleback)
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Skier Standing @ Black Mountain | February 7 | February 7 | One Day |
| Mallett Brothers @ Sugarloaf | February 8 | February 8 | 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 |
| Girls Ride Day @ Sugarloaf | March 1 | March 1 | One Day |
| Cardboard Box Race @ Pleasant Mountain | March 8 | March 8 | One Day |
6 More Weeks Of Skiing:
Yup, you read that right, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for 6 more weeks of winter which means more skiing and more snow! See the full news story by clicking the link below.
Last Skier Standing:
Do you have what it takes to be the last skier standing at Black Mountain of Maine? As part of their Winterfest celebration, the Last Skier Standing event brings the best of grit, competition, and skill. Learn more below.
Mallett Brothers At Sugarloaf:
The Mallett Brothers Band returns to Sugarloaf and will be playing in the Widowmaker on Saturday, February 8. This free show has limited space and it’s first-come, first-served. Arrive early, grab a drink, and get ready for a fun evening! Please note this event is 21+
The Gambler – Uphill Challenge:
Saddleback is once again hosting The Gambler, which is an uphill challenge that supports the Saddleback Ski Patrol. Tickets are $50 and include the uphill pass. Check-in at 8:00am and the event happens from 9:00am – 11:00am. Learn more and purchase tickets today:
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.
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
Girls Ride Day At Sugarloaf:
Come out to Sugarloaf on Saturday, March 1, for the third annual Girls Ride Day hosted by the Girls Trip Adventure Co., A day of fun for girls who snowboard. Learn more about Girls Trip Adventure Co. 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!
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:
The snow is piling up and we’re already in for a February treat! We saw storms almost every day this past week and just like the snowbanks, the stoke is building coming into the weekend. Might be worth one of those PTO days ; )
Weather:
While the snow brings excitement, the wind from this past storm might impact lift operations. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status. We also are watching another storm on Sunday, which could bring upwards of 6 more inches of snow! Keep doing those snow dances!
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 26°  | 16°  | 22°  |
| Low: | 12° | 9° | 5° |
Thank you, Phil!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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