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 | 47 / 68 | 69% |
| Sugarloaf | 85 / 176 | 48% |
| Sunday River | 89 / 139 | 64% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 28 / 47 | 69% |
Trail of the Day: Any Natural Trails
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pond Skim @ Lost Valley | 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 |
| Reggae Fest @ Sugarloaf | April 10 | April 13 | Four Days |
Three Mountains Are Closing:
Mt. Abram, Lost Valley, and Black Mountain will be sending their last chair of the season up the hill on Sunday, March 30. Check in with your favorite Maine resort with our Resort Status page, linked below.
mainelyskiing.com/resort-status
Annual Cardboard Box Race at Saddleback:
Saddleback’s Cardboard Box Race kicks off on Sunday, 3/30 at 12:00pm and the theme is dinosaurs. See more by clicking the link below.
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.
Pond Skim at Lost Valley:
Lost Valley will be hosting a closing day party featuring a pond skim. For all the rules and information about their final day of the season, click the link below.
New 26oz Yeti Water Bottle:
The newest item in the shop – our 26oz Yeti Water Bottle! If you want to keep your drinks ice cold for days, click over to buy 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
Brand New Prints:
Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!
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:
We’ve been watching the growing storm systems in southern New England with the low-pressure system coming up the coast and the high-pressure system coming down from our neighbors to the north. 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:
Powder Day – Noun. The best type of ski day. Once we survive the windy day today, the rest of the weekend should be epic with high snow totals and good conditions almost everywhere. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 32°  | 35°  | 30° |
| Low: | 23° | 22° | 22° |
See ya out there!
– Keegan
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