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 | 36 / 68 | 52% |
| Sugarloaf | 75 / 176 | 42% |
| Sunday River | 94 / 139 | 67% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 33 / 47 | 70% |
Trail of the Day: Silver Doctor (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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd. Annual Back To The Banks Banked Slalom @ Saddleback | March 15 | March 15 | One Day |
| WinterKids Welcome To Winter Fest @ Mt. Abram | March 15 | March 15 | One Day |
| Mallett Brothers @ Big Moose | March 15 | March 15 | One Day |
| Mattress Race @ Pleasant Mountain | March 15 | March 15 | One Day |
| WinterKids Family Day @ Pleasant Mountain | March 16 | March 16 | One Day |
| Annual Ski Patrol Auction @ Saddleback | March 22 | March 22 | One Day |
| Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain | March 22 | March 22 | One Day |
| Bullwinkle’s Deck Party | March 22 | March 22 | One Day |
| BBQ on the Deck @ Black Mountain | March 22 | March 22 | One Day |
| Cardboard Box Race @ Black Mountain | March 22 | March 22 | One Day |
| Cardboard Box Race @ Mt. Abram | March 22 | March 22 | One Day |
| 37th Annual Ski-A-Thon @ Sunday River | March 23 | March 23 | One Day |
| Pond Skim @ Black Mountain | March 23 | March 23 | One Day |
| Banked Slalom @ Sugarloaf | March 29 | March 29 | One Day |
| Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River | March 29 | March 30 | Two Days |
| Annual Cardboard Box Race @ Saddleback | March 30 | March 30 | One Day |
3rd. Annual Back To The Banks:
Saddleback will once again be hosting the Back To The Banks Banked Slalom on Saturday, March 15. The cost to enter is $60 plus an eligible lift ticket or season pass. Learn more and sign up for this event by clicking the link below.
WinterKids Family Days:
The WinterKids Family Day is at Mt. Abram is tomorrow, and at Pleasant Mountain on Sunday. Join other WinterKids Families as you celebrate Winter on the slopes. For more information about this event and others, click the link below.
New Stickers:
Check out these fresh new stickers that hit the shop earlier this week! They are available for purchase at $1.50 each. Snag one today!
Mallett Brothers at Big Moose:
Big Moose Mountain will be rocking tomorrow as the Mallett Brothers Band will be playing from 7 to 10pm. Tickets are $35 and you can purchase them by clicking below.
Mattress Race at Pleasant Mountain:
The annual Mattress Race at Pleasant Mountain is happening once again tomorrow at 1:00pm. Design and decorate your old mattress and go head-to-head with other racers on our slopeside course. For a complete event list and rules, click to their website.
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
Saddleback Ski Patrol Auction:
The Saddleback Ski Patrol silent auction is running all day on Saturday, March 22, while the live bidding starts at 5:30pm. Plus, you might see some familiar items while you’re there. Make sure to bid often as it supports a wonderful cause. Learn more about the Saddleback Ski Patrol below.
Maine Adaptive’s 37th Annual Ski-A-Thon:
Maine Adaptive’s 37th Annual Ski-A-Thon is Sunday, March 23 at Sunday River. Any team member, sponsor, or individual can donate. Any donation supports Maine Adaptive and all the adaptive participants in their programs. Learn more about the event and consider donating by clicking below.
Spring Fling at Pleasant Mountain:
Pleasant Mountain’s Spring Fling takes place on Saturday, March 22. The Slush Cup, which this year’s theme is ‘The Golden Era’ is at 1:30pm. See more below.
Bullwinkle’s Deck Party:
The Bullwinkle’s Deck Party is also on Saturday, March 22 with the event starting at 12:00pm. With lots of sun, exclusive brewery releases, and a live DJ. Learn more at the link below.
Family Fun at Black Mountain:
Don’t miss Black Mountain’s Family Fun Weekend, starting on Saturday, March 22. With their BBQ on the deck and Cardboard Box Race on Saturday and the Pond Skim and Egg McMogul on Sunday. See the full event rundown on their website, linked below.
Annual Cardboard Box Race at Saddleback:
Saddleback’s Cardboard Box Race kicks off on Saturday, 3/30 at 12:00pm and the theme is dinosours. See more by clicking the link below.
Brand New Prints:
The latest thing to hit the merch store is prints. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!
Banked Slalom At Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf’s Banked Slalom is happening on Saturday, March 29. Featuring a course of banked-turns winding down Sugarloaf’s iconic East Coast terrain, the objective of the Sugarloaf Banked Slalom is simple: the fastest rider to the bottom wins in each division. Learn more and sign up below.
Spring Fest Weekend At Sunday River:
Celebrate the return of Spring in the White Cap area. Expect huge parties, lots of music, and great spring skiing. Spring Fest kicks off on Saturday, March 29. Please note that these events are 21+ Learn more about this event by clicking the link below.
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.
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
Start Preparing For Summer:
Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.
mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities
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:
While there was some wind this week, you could tell it was the early-March wind. With some hints of warmth on the way, this weekend should be steller… until Sunday. See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as all of our resorts we cover are back open.
Weather:
We’re looking at an amazing day today. Join me, and many other Mainely Skiers as we take to the slopes to enjoy some early mashed potatoes. Fingers crossed the natural, ungroomed terrain will open up! As we look deeper into the weekend, Saturday looks good as well, but Sunday will be a testimate to how strong us Mainers can be. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 48°  | 52°  | 51°  |
| Low: | 21° | 29° | 38° |
Today’s the day, get out there!
– Keegan
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