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!

Hiking Saddleback:

We all love a good leg burner day on the slopes. You can get the same great workout at Saddleback in the summertime. We welcome hikers! Here are some tips and rules to please keep in mind.

• There are two main hiking routes up Saddleback Mountain’s ski resort side. The road by way of Lower Green Weaver and the most direct route, Grey Ghost. It’s 1.8 miles from the lodge to the summit (via Grey Ghost + Tri Color) and another 1.7 miles to the Horn from the summit.
• Saddleback is Maine’s 3rd largest alpine zone, the ecosystem above tree line is extremely fragile, please always travel on durable surfaces such as rock or bare dirt.
• Plan ahead and prepare, pack plenty of water and extra layers, at over 4,000 feet the weather on the mountain will be much different than in town Rangeley. It can be cold and windy on the summit even in mid-summer.
• We all love our dogs, but please be considerate of other visitors, and the fragile ecosystem and keep dogs on leash above tree line.
• There is active construction going on during the summer and early fall at Saddleback. Please be aware of construction vehicle traffic and allow the vehicles to pass.

If you get hungry, the Fat Tire Mountain Bar has recently expanded its hours! Check it out along with the Hiking Information Page at the link below

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

Have you ever wanted to do yoga with a view? Well, now you can! Come take in sweeping views of the mountain and enjoy a 1 hour yoga practice. Please bring a yoga mat, although they have a few available at the lodge, yoga props if you have them, and a towel. $15 per person the class requires pre-registration by emailing adventures@saddlebackmaine.com. You can pay by cash or a check when you are in person. To sign up, just click the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

Well, I’m glad it’s Friday! While the first part of the weekend looks like an inside/chill day, There are high temps coming on Sunday. I would use Saturday as a resting day so you can get up and at it on Sunday! Below is an extended forecast for this weekend.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	75	76	85
Low:	57	67	68

Have a good one!

-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!

All About Saddleback:

Mountain Biking:

New South Branch Mountain Biking trails are getting constructed as we speak. For more information, check out their Facebook or Instagram @Saddlebackmaine

Lift Construction:

Although the Cupsuptic T-Bar construction hasn’t officially started, the Magic Carpet and Rope Tow parts have arrived. Along with mountain biking, many Saddleback summer activities are happening all summer along with hiring. For more information on how you can leave your mark on Saddleback like I did, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather

Well, as we saw, this week had some decent temperatures however Monday and Tuesday of next week will see some serious numbers! Here are the temps for the extended weekend.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	73	80	80
Low:	54	61	61

Have a great weekend Mainely Skiers!

-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!

Kick-Off Summer:

The unofficial start to summer is less than 24 hours away and we want you and your family to get ready for an epic summer! Grilling, swimming, and many more fun activities await.

RuKaBi Race:

This Sunday, May 30, holds the fourth annual RuKaBi (Run, Kayak, Bike) – Bike 3.5 miles – Kayak 1.5 miles – Run 3.5 miles. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: (1) Male, (2) Female, and (3) Team. This race is co-sponsored by Rangeley Health and Wellness Center and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t worry, below is a link to the registration. $75 individual and $100 for a team.

rangeleymaine.com

Weather:

What a week! As Rangeley saw around 90 on Wednesday, this weekend will be a little cooler but should still be a good one! Below is the extended forecast for Memorial Day Weekend!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:	Monday:
High:	55	57	55	62
Low:	37	38	43	45

Thank you to all the brave men and women who served our country!

-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!

Rangeley Craft Fair:

It’s that time again! The birds are chirping, the grass is green, and summer just getting started. With summer comes all kinds of fairs and festivals. We know that this is a while away but it doesn’t hurt to talk about it now! On Saturday, July 3rd, the Rangeley Town Park will come to life with lots of vendors, food, and entertainment for all ages, all provided by our area nonprofit organizations. This will be a true family day packed with fun. Festivities begin at 10:00 AM with the Children’s Parade at 10:00 AM and the Duck Race on Haley Pond at 10:30 AM, and go out with a bang as the fireworks get underway at dusk. Visitors will enjoy food, live entertainment, games, demonstrations, and more – including a dog parade – all in the splendor of the picturesque lakeside park. The fireworks are one for the books!

Along with the many other vendors, Jamie from Simply Scrunch Co. will be there doing what she does best! With her company selling all homemade soy candles, scrunchies, cheese boards, and greeting cards. If you happened to find yourself in the Saddleback retail shop this year you probably noticed a great smelling candle burning. Those were all from Simply Scrunch Co. Currently, she is trying to reach 500 followers on Instagram and will do a giveaway when she hits her goal. At the time of writing this, Simply Scrunch Co. has 462 followers! Check out her website and Instagram below!

simplyscrunch.com

instagram.com/simply_scrunch.co.

Tin Mountain Roundup:

Join the Sugarloaf Golf Course with their season opener event; The Tin Mountain Round Up. Happening all weekend, golfers can bring 3 or more canned goods and will play 18 holes of golf with a cart for only 40 dollars! The Sugarloaf Golf Club will continue an early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up, May 21-23. Get out onto their beautiful course for some early season fun! To learn more and to get tee times, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Merrill Hill:

Did someone say Merrill Hill? Yes, you read that right! Sunday River’s newest project, Merrill Hill, is taking place with crews working on the liftline and a few trails right now! With the plan being a new Doppelmayr triple chair coming for the 2021/2022 ski season, it’s all hands on deck at Sunday River. Throughout the summer, we will keep you up to date on both the Merrill Hill Triple and the Cupsuptic T-Bar getting installed at Saddleback. For more information regarding the Merrill Hill project, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

newenglandskiindustry.com

Weather:

As we look ahead at our extended weekend forecast, the days look warm! However, with cloudy days all throughout this weekend along with light rain percentages, Make sure to check the weather before heading out for the day! After all, it is still spring.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	82	77	73
Low:	60	58	38

Well, that’s all for today. Have a great weekend!

-Keegan

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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!

Swimming:

There is a reason it’s called the Rangeley Lakes Region. With over 100 lakes and ponds, including six major lakes—Rangeley, Mooselookmeguntic, Cupsuptic, the Upper and Lower Richardsons, and Aziscohos, there are lots of options for swimming. Places that stand out to me include Smalls Falls, Coos Canyon, Rangeley Town Park/Beach, and the Rangeley Lake State Park as they are all family-friendly, have lots of options for parking, and are a great way to meet future ski buddies!

Disc Golf:

The Sugarloaf Disc Golf Course is located just above the base area and is open all summer. Please check in and pay at Downhill Supply Company in the village. Rental discs are available for $1 per round. With no reservations required, this makes for a great activity to get out onto the slopes during the summer months. Pared with many other great stops around the Sugarloaf area, why not make a day out of it? For all things outdoors at Sugarloaf, head over to their website at sugarloaf.com. All in all, this sounds like a tee-rific time!

Weather:

This weekend looks like an inside type of weekend. However, don’t let being indoors kill the fun. Activities like bowling, going to the movies, or just driving around are perfect for those rainy days!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	66	66	64
Low:	40	42	42

Have a great weekend Mainely Skiers!

-Keegan

Welcome to the first 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!

Hiking:

We all know that Rangeley is home to beautiful lakes and mountains. With that, how can anyone live here and not want to be outside? Hiking is the perfect way to get out of the house and explore our great state, Maine. With so many perfect places all around the Rangeley Area, this makes for the perfect hiking location. With Saddleback Mountain a few miles from downtown Rangeley and other famous hiking trails/locations so close to the place we all call home, pick a spot and lace up those hiking boots! My personal recommendation would be hiking our second home in the winter, Saddleback Maine. You’ll see parts of the mountain that you typically cruise by on skis and you can get up close with things you normally can’t when there is snow. Another great option would be Rangeley Lakes Trails Center or the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust! Both of their websites are below.

rangeleytrailscenter.com

rangeleyheritagetrust.com

Golf:

Rangeley is home to two spectacular golf courses and with Sugarloaf and Sunday River’s courses just a few miles away, Rangeley is the total package for outdoor activities. If you’ve gone to Saddleback this winter, you’ve passed Everygreen Golf Course. Right next to the Saddleback access road is the Evergreen Course. If you are headed to Oquossoc, you’ve probably seen Mingo Springs Road. If you turn onto that road, you will arrive at Mingo Springs Golf Course and Driving Range. Check out both of their websites below.

mingosprings.com

evergreengolfclub.com

Weather:

While this weekend looks iffy, keep in mind it is Rangeley and the weather can change in a flash.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	56	54	58
Low:	35	37	38

With so many fun opportunities this summer, get out and enjoy!

-Keegan

Welcome to the first 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!

Fishing

Have you ever wanted to try fishing? If yes, boy do we have a summer activity for you! Try out fly fishing with our man, Steve Kidder. Steve is the Supervisor of Lift Operators at Saddleback, Maine. You’ve probably seen him running around the Rangeley Lift at some point this past season. With guided outdoor tourism on the rise, get ahead of the crowd and book a reasonably priced guided fly fishing trip today! This is definitely on my summer bucket list! Check out his website below.

rangeleyonthefly.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

Mountain Biking

If you’ve visited Saddleback this year you’ve probably seen the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center Yurt. This is a perfect all-season activity with Biking and Hiking trails in the summer months and XC-Skiing in the winter. Every Sunday morning, they host Dirt Church, a great way to get outdoors and onto a mountain bike with your friends. Every Sunday is different and never the same! Visit their website today!

rangeleylakestrailscenter.com

This summer, let’s get outside and enjoy Maine!

-Keegan

Happy Friday! 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!

Weekly Recap:

Well, This weekend is the last weekend for lift-serviced downhill skiing in Maine. Just a reminder, Sunday River’s last day is Saturday, April 24, and Sugarloaf’s last day is Sunday, April 25. Even with all of the Masks, Social Distancing, and Crowd Restrictions, we still had a pretty good ski season! Thank you to the Ski Patrol, Groomers, Snowmakers, Lifties, and Resort Staff! Not bad for the winter that wasn’t! Check out our final Mountain Report for the season below!

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 0 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 43 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 9 / 135 Trails Open

Weather:

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	47	59	52
Low:	37	36	32

Summer Fun:

Summer?? YES! You read this right! Summer months are upon us and we all know what that means; Researching the latest and greatest gear for next season, thinking about skiing, or looking at photos and videos taken throughout the season, but we all know what will happen. Sitting around, bored. A lot can be done within the few months with warm weather we call Summer. In the coming weeks, I’ll talk about fun summer activities individually however, for the time being, let’s just list them!

• Mountain Biking
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Canoeing and Kayaking
• Boating
• Swimming
• Golf
• Birding
• Scenic Lift Rides
• Birding
• Disc Golf
• White Water Rafting
• Exploring Our Great State, Maine

This Summer, Head out and make memories that will last a lifetime! Even if you aren’t near locations to do these activities, you can still get out and have a great time! For example, renting a pontoon on either Rangeley or Mooselookmeguntic is a great option for people who want to chill on the water. I would personally recommend renting around dinner time as you can sit in the middle of the lake and eat dinner and then watch the sunset over the beautiful Rangeley Lakes Region.

Thanks for a great ski season!

-Keegan

Today’s The End

Great season, Saddleback! For the winter (that wasn’t) that we had, Saddleback killed it every weekend we were there. I’ve made SO many friends from skiing and working at Saddleback this season. Thanks to all of the lifties who helped lift us up! Steve, Jenny, Rylan, Nick, Ben, Spencer, Pat, Alex, Harry, Ben, Mike, Bob, Ryan, Greg, Kernan, Koty, and Andy.

Thank You!

Thank you to all of the other people who helped make Saddleback awesome, especially for their first season! Thanks Jim, Jeff, Jason, Jared, Anne, Ali, Nate, Ally, Blake, Andy, the people from Arctaris, and the folks from Doppelmayr who supplied us with this awesome High-Speed chairlift. And of course, the MANY people I’ve forgotten in the lists.

The Season

The following photos were taken either by me or from others throughout Saddleback’s first season back.

Want To Join The Fun?

Season passes are on sale now through Saddleback’s website. Click the link below to order yours and lock in the best terrain, snow, and crowds in the east!

saddlebackmaine.com

Thank you for an awesome season!!

-Keegan

Happy Friday! 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!

Weekly Recap:

There wasn’t a lot going on within the past week. Tomorrow is the last day for lift-serviced downhill skiing at Saddleback. Sunday River announced their last day is Saturday, April 24. Sugarloaf’s last day isn’t too far behind – Sunday, April 25.

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 28 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 44 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 15 / 135 Trails Open

Weather:

Last week we got snow. This week, we got warm weather and sun… lots of it! Check out the weather for the extended weekend forecast.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	38	41	47
Low:	30	30	32

Summer:

Summer? You read this right! Summer months are upon us and we all know what that means. Researching the latest and greatest gear for next season, thinking about skiing, or looking at photos and videos taken throughout the season, but we all know what will happen. Sitting around, bored. A lot is going on within the few months with warm weather. In the coming weeks, I’ll talk about things individually however, for the time being, let’s just list them!

• Mountain Biking
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Canoeing and Kayaking
• Swimming
• Golf
• Birding
• Scenic Lift Rides
• Birding
• Disc Golf
• White Water Rafting
• Exploring Our Great State, Maine

This Summer, Head out and make memories that will last a lifetime! Even if you aren’t near locations to do these activities, you can still get out and have a great time! For example, Quill Hill is perfect to get a 360-degree view of the Rangeley area! My advice, go and watch the sunset with that special someone! That’s something they won’t forget!

Get ready for a summer like no other!

-Keegan