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 | 28 / 68 | 41% |
| Sugarloaf | 55 / 176 | 31% |
| Sunday River | 90 / 139 | 64% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 27 / 47 | 61% |
Trail of the Day: Borealis (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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bust ‘N’ Burn Weekend @ Sunday River | April 4 | April 6 | Three Days |
| Spring Bash Weekend @ Saddleback | April 4 | April 6 | Three Days |
| Tall Timber Music Festival @ Sugarloaf | April 4 | April 6 | Three Days |
| Eastern Halfpipe Jam @ Saddleback | April 5 | April 5 | One Day |
| Rewind & Grind Rail Jam @ Saddleback | April 5 | April 5 | One Day |
| Spring Bash Pond Skim @ Saddleback | April 6 | April 6 | One Day |
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.
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!
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
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, 3/29 at 12:00pm and the theme is dinosaurs. 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.
Spring Bash at Saddleback:
Splish splash welcome to Spring Bash! Saddleback’s end-of-the-year party brings events in the park, pond skims, music, and more! Taking place April 4th through the 6th. Learn more about this event below.
Bust ‘N’ Burn Weekend:
Bust ‘N’ Burn is an annual spring event where you can test your skills against the best of the best. The competition takes place on White Heat with athletes scored on their time and style. Hosted by Donny Friggin Pelletier, you won’t want to miss this event happening throughout the weekend, 4/4 – 4/6. Learn more and see rules below.
Tall Timber Music Festival at Sugarloaf:
The Tall Timber Music is action-packed with live music at Sugarloaf happening all weekend long. Don’t miss the weekend of April 4 – 6. Learn more and see the complete list of artists by going to the link below.
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest:
Join Sugarloafers for the 37th Annual Reggae Festival starting on Thursday, the 10th and running through Sunday, 4/13. Enjoy four days of music and fun-filled parties happening throughout the mountain. Please note that all night shows are 21+
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:
If it weren’t for the wind… This week we saw harsh conditions after the thaw, then freeze which closed most trails around the state. Followed by strong winds keeping lifts closed, we’re hoping to pull away from the wacky weather and get back on track with sunshine and warm temps. See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as all of some resorts have already closed for the season.
Weather:
This weekend will test the groomer’s ability to keep the snow skiable. With rain today, warm temps tomorrow, and a cool down for Sunday. This weekend is looking like a massive mixed bag. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 39°  | 48°  | 31°  |
| Low: | 28° | 26° | 14° |
Stay dry!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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