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 | 28 / 68 | 41% |
| Sugarloaf | 55 / 176 | 31% |
| Sunday River | 86 / 139 | 61% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 23 / 47 | 48% |
Trail of the Day: Upper Roosevelt (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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Vacation Week | December 22 | December 26 | Five Days |
| Climb For A Cure at Sugarloaf | December 30 | December 30 | One Day |
| Winter Festival at Pleasant Mountain | January 2 | January 2 | One Day |
| Vertical Challenge at BigRock | January 3 | January 3 | One Day |
| WinterKids Family Day at Lost Valley | January 4 | January 4 | One Day |
| Electric Mountain at Sugarloaf | January 9 | January 10 | Two Days |
| Vertical Challenge at Saddleback | January 11 | January 11 | One Day |
| MLK Weekend | January 17 | January 19 | Three Days |
| Sugarloaf Charity Summit | January 23 | January 24 | Two Days |
| WinterKids Family Day at Mt. Abram | January 25 | January 25 | One Day |
| Fire On The Mountain at Sugarloaf | January 30 | February 1 | Three Days |
| 75th Day of The Season at Sugarloaf | February 3 | February 3 | One Day |
| U.S. National Toboggan Championship @ Camden Snow Bowl | February 6 | February 8 | Three Days |
| WinterKids Family Day at BigRock | February 8 | February 8 | One Day |
| The Gambler Uphill Challenge at Saddleback | February 8 | February 8 | One Day |
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.
Opening Day At Black Mountain:
It’s opening day at Black Mountain. With over 11 inches of snow over the last week, it’s going to be a fantastic start to their season! Mountain Ops continues to make snow in the tubing park and on the Allagash and St John trails. Read their opening day report using the link below.
Opening Day at Big Moose:
Big Moose Mountain opens tomorrow with their beginner carpet spinning. The goal is to get the triple running as soon as they can. Thankfully, with the cold temps and all that recent snow, the triple should be spinning soon. Learn more using the link below.
Vertical Challenge at BigRock:
The Vertical Challenge returns to BigRock on January 3 for a full day of racing, giveaways, sponsor goodies, and pure winter joy. This is a family-friendly stop with big personality, perfect for first-timers and returning VC legends.
Timeline:
7:30–11:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM–1:30 PM Sponsor Village
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Racing
1:30 PM Awards Celebration
Save your spot using the link below.
<a href="https://skiracing.nastar.com/index.jsp?pagename=raceRegisterski-vc.com
Vertical Challenge at Saddleback:
The 4th Vertical Challenge at Saddleback is on January 11. Skiers and snowboarders are divided by gender and age to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in each category. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival element, featuring snowy activities, games, free samples, and swag for all ages, plus prizes given away throughout a fun day at the mountain. Don’t miss the fun!
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Electric Mountain at Sugarloaf:
Electric Mountain is an exciting full weekend of EDM music, taking place Friday, January 9 & Saturday, January 10, 2026. Trade in your ski boots for dancing shoes for an electrifying weekend, both on and off the slopes. Learn more 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:
Thanks to Mother Nature, most resorts saw upwards of 12 inches of fresh snow this week! The cold temps that came rolling in right after that new snow brought great snowmaking weather.
Weather:
We’re looking at a cold weekend ahead. If you’re headed out for some Christmas Vacation turns, please bundle up. Those temps might not look bad, but with the wind chill, it only gets colder. Check on the little ones often and take breaks to prevent frostbite.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 11°  | 19° | 27°  |
| Low: | -6° | 5° | 5° |
Bundle up!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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