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Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Date:

Join fellow Sugarloafers on the course for the Sugarloaf Golf Course opening day. The course opens May 26 and will be open for the season. For more info and to book your tee time, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day	May 26	May 26	One Day
Memorial Day Weekend	May 27	May 29	Three Days
5th Annual Rangeley Birding Festival	June 9	June 11	Three Days
Saddleback Bike Park Now Open	June 15	June 15	One Day
Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge	June 22	June 22	One Day
42nd Annual Sugarloaf Ski Club Classic Golf Tournament	June 23	June 23	One Day
Sunday River Mini Mountain Challenge	June 23	June 23	One Day
12/OC Band @ Saddleback	July 5	July 5	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day

Summer Activities:

Check out the latest on the Summer Activities page on our website. This page gives access to all the incredible activities you can do in the mountains of Maine. From mountain biking, to hiking, swimming, and golfing, there is something for everyone. Check it out on the home page or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

BIG News From Sunday River:

Just announced – Two new lifts will be taking skiers and riders up the mountains of Sunday River. A new Merrill Hill Triple will access the back side of the mountain and add to the Real Estate options and ski-in, and ski-out house lots. Also, the most highly anticipated announcement, a brand new, Doppelmayr High-Speed, 6-Person Bubble chair will replace the Barker Mountain Express. Both lift upgrades are expected to open for the 2023-2024 ski season. For the latest on the Sunday River 2030 project, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

This past week was on the chilly side with some low temps dropping below the freezing mark. Let’s hope that warm weather is back on the horizon.

Weather:

It’s looking like another great weekend to get outside and enjoy why we all call this state home. Just remember to pack some bug spray… You’ll thank me later!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	65	65	75
Low:	49	55	43

Rain, rain go away!

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Summer Activities:

Now that all the Maine ski resorts are closed, it’s time to start thinking about summer. After all, the Maine Warden Service declared official ice-out on Rangeley Lake on May 5, at 5:00am. Here at Mainely Skiing, we have your summer bucket list all ready to go and we’re confident you will have a great off-season. Click the link below to read all the various summer activities available in the greater Rangeley area.

mainelyskiing.com

Sugarloaf Marathon:

Strap on those running shoes and gear up for the annual Sugarloaf Marathon. For all the information including where the race will start/end, how and/or where to pick up your numbered bib, and times for the event, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Calendar Adds:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar so you’re always kept up to date with the local happenings.

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Saddleback Pub Reopens for Summer	May 27
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast	May 27	August 26	Every Friday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip	June 2	September 1	Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga	June 4	August 27	Every Saturday
CRNEMBA Trail Work Days	June 4	June 5	Two Days
Hatha Yoga	June 5	August 28	Every Sunday

Tough Mountain Challenge:

While Sunday River’s Tough Mountain Challenge is in July, it’s not too early to sign up! Prices increase on May 31st so get after it! For more information and to learn how to register, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. Plus, you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Thankfully, I was lucky enough to catch the following photo. Visit the link below and get your Saddleback Sunset Fix!

saddlebackmaine.com

Quill Hill:

Have you ever wanted a 360-degree view of a sunset in the Western Maine mountains? Take a trip up to the summit of Quill Hill. With picnic tables at the top, even lunch up there is spectacular! For more information, click on their website!

quillhillmaine.com

Saddleback Mountain Biking:

Last summer, Saddleback opened up its own mountain biking trails on the mountain. This summer they are back with lift-serviced downhill mountain biking accessed via the South Branch Quad. Saddleback officials say they expect the lift to start spinning around late July. For more information, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

What a nice week to be outside in Maine. Myself and many others rocked t-shirts this week. In fact, I might have to take a dip in Rangeley Lake! Friday, the nice weather will continue, however, Saturday and Sunday look like possible thunderstorms.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	84	86	71
Low:	55	58	56

Thanks for the beautiful weather, Mother Nature!

-Keegan

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!

And… That’s It:

As much as we love skiing, all good things must come to an end. Don’t worry though, there’s always next season to shred the powder! We really did have a great ski season for the 2021/22 ski season. Don’t worry though, many resorts will be doing summer concerts, mountain biking, scenic lift rides, etc. We will start filling our calendars as soon as the events get scheduled!

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 0 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 53 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 0 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Kings Landing (Sugarloaf)

Last Chair:

Thank you for a great season! Get ready for an awesome summer!

Weather:

The final winter weather report for the ski season. Get up to sugarloaf and get those sweet corn turns! Lifts stop on May 1. Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	41	47	59
Low:	32	32	33

Enjoy Sugarloaf’s last day (Sunday)

– Keegan

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!

Projected Closing:

As much as we love skiing, all good things must come to an end. Don’t worry though, there’s always next season to shred the powder! Below you will find the mountains projected closing dates:

Saddleback: April 16th.

Sugarloaf: May 1st. (Estimate)

Sunday River: April 24th.

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 0 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 73 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 32 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Tote Road (Sugarloaf)

Last Chair:

Mud Season is upon us! Whether we want it or not, it’s right around the corner. Please drive with caution when on dirt roads as spring conditions can make travel unsafe.

Weather:

We’ve really been having some strange weather events this early in the spring. To see the upcomming forecast to plan out your next spring ski trip, click here Weather Channel. Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	45	49	52
Low:	25	26	33

Enjoy Sunday River’s last day (Sunday)

– Keegan

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!

Welcome to April:

Happy April! Personally, I’m hoping we have a snowy april. The whole “April showers bring May flowers” thing needs to chill out… unless we’re talking snow showers! See the upcoming weather below.

Shawnee Peak:

This weekend is the final weekend for lift-served downhill skiing and riding at Shawnee Peak. Come out and ski in style. They have full snow cover on almost all their trails. Go and ski out the end of the 2021/22 ski season. Learn more below.

shawneepeak.com

Spring Fest Weekend:

Join Sunday River for their end-of-season party. This event brings the beach to the mountains – a.k.a. the best of both worlds. Great food, music, and good times are to be had this weekend at the rivah!

Friday (April 1)	Saturday (April 2)	Sunday (April 3)
The Doug Morgan Experience @ Shipyard Brew Haus (12-4)	Lee Ross @ Stage at White Cap Base (1:30-3:30)	Ray Card and the Castaways @ Shipyard Brew Haus (12-4)
	These Wild Plains @ Stage at White Cap Base (4-6)

See the full schedule by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Cardboard Box Race:

Join Saddleback this Saturday for the annual Cardboard Box Race. Tropical Luau is the theme! Prizes for the most creative on-theme box! Learn more below.

Timeline:

• Free registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Guest Services Desk across from the ticket office.
• The race starts at 12 p.m. on the Wheeler Slope.

saddlebackmaine.com

Jordan 8:

Construction for the new Jordan 8 at Sunday River started this week – well, Monday to be exact. Along with the new lift, the construction also provides a redesign to the trail Kansas Trail. Learn all about the construction, click the link below to read the blog post.

sundayriver.com

Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. 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.

saddlebackmaine.com

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 44 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 73 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 72 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Kings Landing (Sugarloaf)

Last Chair:

Mud Season is upon us! Whether we want it or not, it’s right around the corner. Please drive with caution when on dirt roads as spring conditions can make travel unsafe. Also, just a reminder, if the road gets muddy and unpassable, turn around – It’s not worth destroying a road and making it worse.

Weather:

We’ve really been having some strange weather events this early in the spring. Just hoping we can ski until late April! To make sure, check with the extended forecast via the Weather Channel. Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	42	39	42
Low:	22	25	27

Think snow!

– Keegan

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!

Jordan Lift Final Send-Off:

Join us at Jordan Bowl at Sunday River this weekend for the Jordan Express Lift’s final days.

• Lift line dancing with bumpin’ music.
• Sign your name on the good-bye board at the base.
• Pick up an exclusive Jordan sticker.
• Head up to Slider’s deck for food and drinks featuring last chair specials.

Please note, spring operations are different than prior seasons to make way for the Jordan 8 construction. More details are available on their Spring Operations Schedule. Linked below!

sundayriver.com

Fun In Downtown Rangeley:

Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here

saddlebackmaine.com

Season Passes:

Saddleback Season Passes are now on sale! This year, they have a wide range of discounts and special perks exclusive to season pass holders! To see the full lineup of savings and to purchase your pass, click the link below! Don’t wait until next season, get your pass today!

saddlebackmaine.com

Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. 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.

saddlebackmaine.com

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 40 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 69 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 89 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Royal Coachman (Saddleback)

Last Chair:

This past week wasn’t one for the books. Instead, it brought some ra*n, hot sun, and very warm temps – not good if you’re in the ski industry. Think snow and we will get snow!

Weather:

What a week! These temps and conditions can knock it off for a few more weekends so we can enjoy the last bit of skiing! See what’s ahead below! Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	42	41	38
Low:	32	29	14

Enjoy it!

– Keegan

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!

February Vacation:

February Vacation starts this weekend. Running from February 19 to the 27th. Try spending a week at your favorite ski resort or, try a new one! There are many different small resorts that would love to see you there! Whatever you plan on doing, make sure to tag us on Instagram and Twitter, @mainely.skiing

$49 Ski Days:

Who doesn’t love a family ski day? L.L. Bean has partnered with various Maine mountain resorts to offer discounted lift tickets. Saddleback is offering $49 Lift Ticket Thursdays, happening every Thursday now until March 24th. For more information, click here

saddlebackmaine.com

Big Rock:

Big Rock ski area is a small, family-friendly mountain located in Mars Hill. If you’ve ever skied there, you know the lift system is one like Saddleback before it closed. The main lift up the mountain is a double chair which is slow. The lifts around the base area have higher capacity than their own main lift up the mountain. Help the people of Mars Hill grow their mountain and bring it up to current lift standards. To learn more about their efforts and to donate, click the link below.

bigrockmaine.com

Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. 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.

saddlebackmaine.com

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 67 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 125 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 135 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Red Devil (Saddleback)

Last Chair:

What a storm. Pair these incredible conditions with last week’s big storm and we are in for another killer weekend on the slopes! Head out and enjoy a weekend of pow! Also, A HUGE thank you to Chris B. for dropping a follow and subscribing to our weekly emails. Sign up here.

mainelyskiing.com

Weather:

Very interesting week to be skiing in Maine. This weekend’s extended forecast is below. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	42	22	22
Low:	1	0	17

Enjoy February Break!

-Keegan

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!

February Vacation:

February Vacation starts next weekend. Running from February 19 to the 27th. Try spending a week at your favorite ski resort or, try a new one! There are many different small resorts that would love to see you there! Whatever you plan on doing, make sure to tag us on Instagram and Twitter, @mainely.skiing

$49 Ski Days:

Who doesn’t love a family ski day? L.L. Bean has partnered with various Maine mountain resorts to offer discounted lift tickets. Saddleback is offering $49 Lift Ticket Thursdays, happening every Thursday now until March 24th. For more information, click here

saddlebackmaine.com

Big Rock:

Big Rock ski area is a small, family-friendly mountain located in Mars Hill. If you’ve ever skied there, you know the lift system is one like Saddleback before it closed. The main lift up the mountain is a double chair which is slow. The lifts around the base area have higher capacity than their own main lift up the mountain. Help the people of Mars Hill grow their mountain and bring it up to current lift standards. To learn more about their efforts and to donate, click the link below.

bigrockmaine.com

Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. 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.

saddlebackmaine.com

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 67 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 125 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 135 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Kings Landing (Sugarloaf)

Last Chair:

What a storm. Pair these incredible conditions with last week’s big storm and we are in for another killer weekend on the slopes! Head out and enjoy a weekend of pow! Also, A HUGE thank you to Maddie for dropping a follow and subscribing to our weekly emails. Sign up here.

mainelyskiing.com

Weather:

Shocker, The Weather Channel is throwing out another winter weather advisory. That means to us skiers that we are guaranteed to see at least 2 inches. Thankfully, Saddleback and most other resorts have been reporting WAY more! Head over to their websites to look at the storm totals and remember, the snow is still falling!! Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	36	41	16
Low:	32	5	-8

Woah! Break out the sunscreen!

-Keegan