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 | 40 / 68 | 58% |
| Sugarloaf | 86 / 176 | 48% |
| Sunday River | 68 / 139 | 48% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 0 / 47 | 0% |
Trail of the Day: Sidewinder (Sugarloaf)
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sunday River Season Pass Holder BBQ | 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 Season Pass Holder BBQ | April 20 | April 20 | 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 |
Reggae Fest Starts Now:
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+
Saddleback To Stay Open Until 4/20:
Last week, Saddleback posted a video to some social media channels sharing their intent to keep the mountain open through Easter weekend, which is 4/19 through 4/20. They also teased some fun Easter-inspired activities and events. Keep checking our events page and our social media channels to be notified when that announcement becomes public!
Pond-A-Palooza:
Sunday River’s Annual Pond Skim is on Saturday, April 12. Registration is free, but in order to secure a spot, head over to the Welcome Center at South Ridge Lodge between 9:00am-10:30am to sign up and get your bib number. Registration takes place on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 100 participants so get there early to sign up! For rules and information, click the link below.
Bronco Buster:
Join fellow Saddlebackers as they celebrate the comeback of the Bronco Buster Challenge on Sunday, April 13th. The goal is to take a run down Tight Line. No stopping or falling. Those who make it to the bottom will be entered to win ticket packs, Turtleboxes, items from Stio, and some other great prizes for slowest, ugliest, longest, shortest, loudest, and quietest (all left to competitor and judges’ interpretations) and best costume. See the rules and sign up by clicking below.
Sunday River Pass Holder BBQ:
It’s Sunday River’s annual Passholder BBQ on Sunday, April 13! Join your fellow skiers and riders in South Ridge and enjoy lunch on the mountain. Just present a valid 2024/25 or 2025/26 season pass to participate! The food is being served from 11:00am to 1:00pm Learn more.
East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:
On Saturday, April 19, Sugarloaf will get splashy! Join Sugarloafers for the East Coast Pond Skim Championships. It’s one of the highlights of spring skiing & riding at Sugarloaf. Whether you are a participant or spectator, you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Learn more below.
Sugarloaf Golf Course:
The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.
The Great Tailgate at Sunday River:
The Great Tailgate will be on Saturday, April 19 in the Barker Parking lot. This year’s theme is Music Genres! Please note that this event is happening rain or shine so make sure to watch the weather and bring some wet-weather clothing.
Sugarloaf Pass Holder BBQ:
Calling all Sugarloaf Passholders! Celebrate the season with food on the mountain at this year’s Pass Holder BBQ. The event is on Sunday, April 20 and you need to display your season pass before entering the buffet line. Food will be served from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
Sugarloaf Blood Drive:
On Tuesday, April 22, please consider participating in Sugarloaf’s blood drive. The American Red Cross will be at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel from 12pm – 5pm. To donate, please see the link below.
Sunday River Golf Course:
Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.
King of the Mountain Hill Climb:
The loudest party in the East returns on Saturday, April 26. The 4th. Annual King of the Mountain Hill Climb will sell out fast! For all the info and the event rundown, click the link below.
mainelyskiing.com/king-of-the-mountain
LVCP Duck Derby:
The LVCP Duck Derby is happening on April 26th at Lost Valley. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fastest ducks. See the schedule of events below.
- Restaurant / Brewpub open – 11:00am-4:00pm
- Last chance to enter a Duck in the race – 1:00pm
- Race Start – 2:00pm
- Winners Announced – 3:00pm
Purchase your duck for $12 online by clicking the link below.
Sugarloaf Marathon:
The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.
mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon
Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:
This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.
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!
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
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:
Mother Nature blessed us with some mid-week snow and that’s putting it lightly. Some resorts saw over a foot of snow! April is the new March? See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as only three resorts are left!
Weather:
Looking ahead, we can expect more of the same from the end of the week leading into today with cloudy skies, tomorrow with light snow showers, and Sunday with more clouds. The good thing is that the wind looks light and the temps are still good enough to have a great time! Winter isn’t over, skiing isn’t over. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 40°  | 38°  | 41° |
| Low: | 30° | 30° | 32° |
Ya mon, one love!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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