Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the mountains of Maine!
Happy Halloween, Mainely Skiers!
When trick or treating later tonight, make sure to walk on sidewalks or paths at all times. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colored costumes.
If going door-to-door isn’t your style, make sure to watch for kids. Drive slowly and take extra time to look for kids at intersections. Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully. Get rid of any distractions, like your phone, so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 4:30pm. to 9:30pm but be aware all day long.
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain | November 1 | November 1 | One Day |
| Ski Sale & Pancake Brunch @ Titcomb | November 1 | November 1 | One Day |
| Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| River Valley Kids Ski Too Ski Give Away Day | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain | November 5 | November 5 | One Day |
| Freeport Ski Swap & Sale | November 8 | November 8 | One Day |
| Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap at Lost Valley | November 9 | November 9 | One Day |
| Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf | November 9 | November 9 | One Day |
| Dinner, Silent & Live Auction @ BMOM | November 15 | November 15 | One Day |
| Camden Snow Bowl Open House | November 16 | November 16 | One Day |
| Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf | November 21 | November 23 | Three Days |
| Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River | November 27 | November 27 | One Day |
| Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo | November 29 | November 29 | One Day |
| Holiday Auction @ Titcomb | December 5 | December 5 | One Day |
| Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain | December 6 | December 7 | Two Days |
| Demo Day @ Sugarloaf | December 6 | December 6 | One Day |
| Santa Sunday @ Sunday River | December 7 | December 7 | One Day |
Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:
Pleasant Mountain is looking for great team members to join them for the 2025-26 winter season. If you have a passion for skiing, snowboarding, or the mountain lifestyle they’d love to meet you. Check it out this Saturday, November 1st in Blizzard’s Pub from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Learn more using the link below.
WinterKids Passport Membership Sale:
The WinterKids Passport 2025/26 Annual Membership goes on sale this Saturday, November 1. If you want to continue being in the WinterKids Passport Family, make sure you renew your annual membership! Renew using the link below.
Sizing Charts:
Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.
mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts
Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale:
The Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale is happening on Sunday, November 2 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Check it out at the Brunswick Recreation Center at Brunswick Landing, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick. Learn more below.
Sugarloaf Snowmaking Test:
This week, Sugarloaf’s team of snowmakers got up to the Skyline area to test the guns on the Sluice and Spillway trails. Read the full mountain report or watch the video by clicking the links below.
Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:
Stock up on everything you will need based on your skill level with our Gear Guide. Complete with the best gear at each price point, as well as my favorite gear (what I’m currently using). Check it out by clicking the link below.
Freeport Ski Swap & Sale:
Join the Freeport/Brunswick Ski Boosters on Sunday, November 2nd, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Freeport High School Gym (30 Holbrook Street) and get your winter gear now while prices are low and choices are plentiful! Learn more below.
Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap:
Head over to Lost Valley on Sunday, November 9th from 9:00am – 2:00pm for the Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap. Find skis, snowboards, nordic skis, boots, and race gear. For more information about the Auburn Ski Association or the ski swap, click the link below.
Bridal Show & Tasting at Sugarloaf:
Visit Sugarloaf’s most popular reception venue, the King Pine Room, come to life during their 3rd Annual Sugarloaf Bridal Show. On Sunday, November 9, experience Sugarloaf from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Learn more below.
Christmas Vacation Week:
Start planning for a great week in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Christmas Vacation Week page. This is your one-stop-shop for all things happening at your mountain. With daily event information, and other things to get you prepared and safe, check it out at the link below.
Dinner, Silent & Live Auction at BMOM:
Join Black Mountain of Maine as they gear up and fundraise for the upcoming ski season at their annual Dinner, Silent & Live Auction. On Saturday, November 15, the base lodge will be buzzing with lots of activities. More info on the auction coming later. Learn more below.
Camden Snow Bowl Open House:
Join the friendly staff at Camden Snow Bowl from 3-6pm at their lodge for a celebration of the season to come! Meet the staff, sign up for programs, and purchase your season pass. Food, drink and raffle prizes await. Learn more below.
Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf is currently planning on welcoming the skiers of Maine back to their slopes on Friday, November 21, sending the first chair up for their 75th season. Learn more and follow along with their mountain report below.
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:
Head on down to the Portland Expo at Park Ave in Portland on November 29 for their annual Ski Sale & Winter Expo. The Doors open at 8:00am and the sale goes until 3:00pm. Admission is free and the deals can be had all day long. Learn more using the link below.
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, Camden Snow Bowl, 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.
Decorate in Style:
Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! 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:
Surprisingly, that early-season snowfall has been holding on nicely at the summits of Sugarloaf and Saddleback. The incoming rain, however, might wash it away. All eyes are now on the first week of November! Start to do those snow dances, and I guess add cold weather dances to your routine as well.
Weather:
If you’re headed out to trick or treat tonight, make sure to add an umbrella to your costume as it will be wet out there! Make sure you’re wearing reflective objects as the rain will make it next to impossible to see people on the roads.
We’re looking at some cold temperatures this weekend and Killington has already shared they are anticipating to fire up a record-breaking 196 snow guns. It is possible that we see either Sugarloaf or Sunday River fire up, even if it’s just for a short time. If they don’t end up making snow, don’t worry as after the short hiccup next Monday and Tuesday, the lows will be perfect for peak performance.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 53°  | 39°  | 40°  |
| Low: | 39° | 34° | 31° |
Stay safe out there, trick or treaters!
– Keegan
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