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 | 0 / 68 | 0% |
| Sugarloaf | 38 / 176 | 21% |
| Sunday River | 12 / 139 | 8% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 0 / 47 | 0% |
Trail of the Day: Firestar (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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ Saddleback | April 26 | April 27 | Two Days |
| LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost Valley | April 26 | April 26 | One Day |
| Mingo Springs Tentative Opening Date | May 8 | May 8 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K | May 11 | May 11 | One Day |
| Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River | May 11 | May 11 | One Day |
| The Pub at Saddleback Reopens | May 23 | May 23 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening Day | May 23 | May 23 | One Day |
| Rangeley Birding Festival | June 5 | June 8 | Four Days |
| Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club | June 14 | June 14 | One Day |
| 3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram | June 21 | June 21 | One Day |
| Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous | June 21 | June 22 | Two Days |
| Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day | July 4 | July 4 | One Day |
| Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River | July 25 | July 26 | Two Days |
| Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River | July 26 | July 27 | Two Days |
| Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River | July 27 | July 27 | One Day |
| Oquossoc Day 2025 | August 16 | August 16 | One Day |
Sunday River Reopens This Weekend:
Sunday River is once again spinning the Jordan 8 on Saturday and Sunday this weekend before closing for the season on Sunday. Find their spring operating schedule along with our resort status page below.
mainelyskiing.com/resort-status
Potential Closing Day For Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf has announced that they could possibly close for the season on Sunday. They also shared that there could be a bonus day next Saturday where they would be open but that will depend on snowpack. For the full news, keep tabs on both our Resort Status page and their snow report.
mainelyskiing.com/resort-status
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.
Lift Tower At Sunday River Struck By Rock:
On a video posted to YouTube on Saturday, a young skier was walking down the Ruby Palace trail before slipping and dislodging a rock. The rock tumbled down the trail until it hit a tower on the Oz Quad.
This is a reminder that you should never take your skis off and walk down any trail. Watch the video by clicking the link 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.
Two Maine Trails Made Top Funniest Runs:
Two trails from Maine mountains have earned the title of ‘Top 18 Funniest Ski Run Names’ according to Powder Magazine. The trails had some competition as they included runs like Awe Chute at Winter Park CO, and Organgrinder at Sugarbush VT. The two from the Pine Tree State are Gnarnia at Sunday River and Misery Whip at Sugarloaf. See the full list by clicking the link below.
BMOM Golf Tournament:
Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:
This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.
Support BigRock:
Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.
- Events & Community Engagement
- Grant Writing & Fundraising
- Marketing & Photography
- Trail Maintenance & Glading
- Race Program
- Ski Instruction
- Ski Patrol
- Terrain Park
- Snowmaking
- Major Construction Projects
- Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days
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.
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
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
Titcomb T-Bars Update:
After 50 years of service, the two T-bars have reached the end of their journey. T-Bar 2 has been condemned and urgently needs replacement before next season. Your assistance not only saves the mountain from potential closure, but also breathes new life into our community. If you are in a position to donate, use the link below or scan the Venmo QR code.
Thanks to your support, Titcomb is already over halfway to their goal.
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
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:
Another solid week of skiing in Maine, which was good as this could be the final weekend of the season. Catch the potential final weather report of the 2024-25 ski season below. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page as only two resorts are left!
Weather:
We’re forecasting some wet weather for this weekend. If you aren’t out today, you’re most likely missing out on the final good day of the season. With heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, make sure to pack a poncho if you’re heading out for the final turns. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page as the winds could affect lift operations.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 61°  | 52°  | 48° |
| Low: | 39° | 45° | 38° |
Stay dry out there!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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