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 | 31 / 68 | 45% |
| Sugarloaf | 55 / 176 | 31% |
| Sunday River | 81 / 139 | 58% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 31 / 47 | 70% |
Trail of the Day: The Main (Pleasant Mountain)
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pond-A-Palooza @ Sunday River | April 12 | April 12 | One Day |
| Bronco Buster @ Saddleback | April 13 | April 13 | One Day |
| East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf | April 19 | April 19 | One Day |
| The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River | April 19 | April 19 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Blood Drive | April 22 | April 22 | One Day |
| King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ Saddleback | April 26 | April 27 | Two Days |
| LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost Valley | April 26 | April 26 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K | May 11 | May 11 | One Day |
| Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River | May 11 | May 11 | One Day |
Saying Goodbye For The Season:
Black Mountain of Maine and Pleasant Mountain will be closing for the season this Sunday, April 6. See the resorts that are left by clicking on the Resort Status Page.
mainelyskiing.com/resort-status
Spring Bash at Saddleback:
Who’s ready for the 5th Annual Spring Bash at Saddleback? This three-day event has something for everyone. See the full schedule below. Please note that you need to register online to participate in various on-mountain events. Sign up 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+
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!
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:
What a strange week. While some days were great, most were either wet and windy or cold and windy. Wind was the theme of the week and that isn’t changing. 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:
Welcome to the ‘Spring In Maine’ tour. I’ll be your guide as we navigate all the season variations in three days. Today is bringing the wind, tomorrow with late snow, and wrapping it up on Sunday with ra*n. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 44°  | 38°  | 42°  |
| Low: | 32° | 29° | 28° |
Hunker down, it’s getting wild!
– Keegan
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