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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 3, 2023)

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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

We Have Snow:

The Maine mountains have snow! This is the first time we’ve seen new snowfall since mid-April. Not like I’ve been counting or anything… Bring it on, Mother Nature! We’re ready.

mainelyskiing.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:
Freeport Ski Boosters Ski Swap & Sale	November 4	November 4	One Day
Maine Ski And Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction	November 4	November 4	One Day
Daylight Savings Ends (Fall Back)	November 5	November 5	One Day
Sugarloaf Opening Day	November 17	November 17	One Day
Live Auction @ Big Moose Mountain	November 18	November 18	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 19	November 19	One Day
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 23	November 23	One Day
Saddleback Pub Opens	November 24	November 24	One Day
Live Auction at Black Mountain of Maine	December 2	December 2	One Day
Demo Day @ Sunday River	December 9	December 9	One Day
Sunday River Santa Sunday	December 10	December 10	One Day
Sugarloaf Tree Lighting Festival	December 16	December 16	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 16	December 17	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 25	December 29	Five Days
Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River	January 6	January 6	One Day
2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 7	January 7	One Day
Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC	January 28	Januaray 28	One Day
IFSA Junior Freeride @ Saddleback	January 28	January 28	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Maine Hall of Fame:

The 2023 Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction is happening this Saturday, November 4, at Sugarloaf. Join the Maine skiing community as we honor the newest Hall of Fame inductees: Harry and Martha Baxter, Don, Norton, and Stuart Cross, Paul Emerson, Mike Gammon, Ron Gifford, Ron Jacques, Bruce Johnson, Frank Langlois, and Jeff Rosenberg.

Black Mountain Guide:

Check out one of the newest pages on the website, Black Mountain Guide. With all the relevant information needed for a great day at Black Mountain, it’s worth the time to check it out!

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Opening Days:

That first chair is always one of the most exciting moments in the early season. It’s time to start waxing those skis, dusting off gear and making sure your pass is ready. mainelyskiing.com/season-passes 😉 you’ll thank me later. Below is a table of the opening days as we know right now.

Mountain Name	Opening Date
Saddleback Mountain	December 2
Sugarloaf	November 17
Sunday River	November 16
Pleasant Mountain	December 16
Black Mountain of Maine	December 26
Big Rock	Not Announced
Camden Snow Bowl	December 26
Mt. Abram	Not Announced
Big Moose Mountain	December 26
Lost Valley	December 18
Hermon Mountain	December 30
Titcomb Mountain	Not Announced

Freeport Ski Swap & Sale:

Join the Freeport Ski Boosters Club at Freeport High School from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, November 4, for their annual Ski Swap & Sale. Plus, don’t forget to stop by the Black Mountain of Maine table for the chance to win season passes for a family of 4! For more information, click the link below.

freeportskiswap.com

Big Projects For Big Moose:

Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

The Friends of the Mountain, the non-profit group that owns Big Moose, is under an agreement to bring a Mombardier 13 Passenger Snow Cat from Colorado to Maine. Currently, they are offering partnership and pre-buy options for your trip to the summit. You can purchase below.

skibigsquaw.com

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Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

$49 Lift Tickets:

Buy Now And Save!

This week, Saddleback announced $49 lift tickets available for the full season. Act fast, as there are only so many tickets being sold at that price before going to the next pricing tier. Click the link to purchase now.

saddlebackmaine.com

Resort Status Page:

Our Resort Status page is now live. Complete with the various ski areas we cover, you’ll have all the important information relevant to us skiers. Check out the page below.

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Sugarloaf Bridal Show & Tasting:

If you’re looking to get married at Sugarloaf, you need to go to their Bridal Show & Tasting. The event occurs on Sunday, November 19, from 1-4pm in the King Pine Room. There will be many different vendors and flavorful dishes being served. For all the details, head over to the website below.

sugarloaf.com/weddings

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Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:

Join Sunday River around the table for a lovely Thanksgiving meal. The folks from Camp will be cooking a tasteful turkey with all the sides you could imagine. Happening from 1-8pm, you can’t miss this!

sundayriver.com

Season Pass Sales:

Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:

Mountain Name	Adult Price	Next Deadline
Saddleback Maine	$949	12/31
Sugarloaf (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Sunday River (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Pleasant Mountain	$959	11/30
Black Mountain of Maine	$475	11/30
Big Rock	$500	11/27
Camden Snow Bowl	$550	N / A
Mt. Abram	$599	N / A
Lost Valley	$645	N / A
Hermon Mountain	$530	N / A
Titcomb Mountain	$205	11/4

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sugarloaf recently updated their trail map to show the new Bucksaw area. The map has a few changes compared to the previous one, which was their map for over two years. See for yourself here: sugarloaf.com Also, if you want to be in the know, head over to the Sugarloaf Mountain Guide – linked below.

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Sunday River Early Season Update:

It might only be fall but the folks from Sunday River are already in the winter mindset. This week, the mountain announced a new early-season operating guide. The plan is to start the season off with top-to-bottom skiing and riding off their Jordan 8 lift. They hope to have “multiple trail choices” serviced from the Jordan 8. For more information and to stay in the know, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails:

Difficulty	Trail Name	Difficulty	Trail Name
	Hatchet		Bucksaw
	Feller-Buncher		Cutter
	Chipper		Whistle Punk
	Upper Beaver Tail		Lower Beaver Tail
	Knot Bumper		Yarder
	Twitcher		West Mountain Crosscut

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

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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 week showed us what Mother Nature can do around Old Man Winter. The mountains of Maine saw snow early this week. Plus, with Sunday River making snow, it’s only a matter of time before we’ll be back on the skis. Keep those snow dances going, Mainely Skiers!

Weather:

While today’s temps aren’t the best for snowmaking, the lows for Saturday and Sunday are promising.

Bring on winter!

– Keegan

November 3, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 27, 2023)

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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Photo: King Pine at Sugarloaf. Taken by Hunter Ballard

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

Time to say goodbye to another fall foliage season in Maine. Thank you for loving all things foliage….see you next year!

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:
Wilderness First Aid Course @ RLTC	October 28	October 29	Two Days
Daylight Savings Ends (Fall Back)	November 5	November 5	One Day
Sugarloaf Opening Day	November 17	November 17	One Day
Live Auction @ Big Moose Mountain	November 18	November 18	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 19	November 19	One Day
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 23	November 23	One Day
Saddleback Pub Opens	November 24	November 24	One Day
Live Auction at Black Mountain of Maine	December 2	December 2	One Day
Demo Day @ Sunday River	December 9	December 9	One Day
Sunday River Santa Sunday	December 10	December 10	One Day
Sugarloaf Tree Lighting Festival	December 16	December 16	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 16	December 17	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 25	December 29	Five Days
Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River	January 6	January 6	One Day
2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 7	January 7	One Day
Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC	January 28	Januaray 28	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Black Mountain Guide:

Check out the newest page on the website, Black Mountain Guide. With all the relivent information needed for a great day at Black Mountain, it’s worth the time to check it out!

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Opening Days:

That first chair is always one of the most exciting moments in the early season. It’s time to start waxing those skis, dusting off gear and making sure your pass is ready. mainelyskiing.com/season-passes 😉 you’ll thank me later. Below is a table of the opening days as we know right now.

Mountain Name	Opening Date
Saddleback Mountain	December 2
Sugarloaf	November 17
Sunday River	November 16
Pleasant Mountain	December 16
Black Mountain of Maine	December 26
Big Rock	Not Announced
Camden Snow Bowl	December 26
Mt. Abram	Not Announced
Big Moose Mountain	December 26
Lost Valley	December 18
Hermon Mountain	December 30
Titcomb Mountain	Not Announced

Wilderness First Aid Course:

Rangeley Lakes Trails Center will be open this weekend, October 28-29, to offer a Wilderness First Aid Course. From 9am-5pm both days, this sixteen-hour course focuses on basic skills necessary for responding to emergencies in the backcountry. They’ll cover response and assessment, survival skills, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, environmental emergencies, and medical emergencies. Make sure to sign up, as space is limited. Your knowledge today could save your life tomorrow.

rangeleymaine.com

Mountain Lift Status is Back:

Mainely Skiing’s Mountain Lift Status Page is officially back and ready to go for winter. Now, we just need lifts to start spinning. The page was temporarily offline due to it not looking right/working for some users. Thanks to the work of our website development team, we have been able to fix the problem and it will be good to go for winter. Think snow!

mainelysking.com/mountain-lift-status

Big Projects For Big Moose:

Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

The Friends of the Mountain, the non-profit group that owns Big Moose, is under an agreement to bring a Mombardier 13 Passenger Snow Cat from Colorado to Maine. Currently, they are offering partnership and pre-buy options for your trip to the summit. You can purchase below.

skibigsquaw.com

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Sugarloaf Bridal Show & Tasting:

If you’re looking to get married at Sugarloaf, you need to go to their Bridal Show & Tasting. The event occurs on Sunday, November 19, from 1-4pm in the King Pine Room. There will be many different vendors and flavorful dishes being served. For all the details, head over to the website below.

sugarloaf.com/weddings

New History Page:

We just released a page outlining our history as a company. We wouldn’t be here without you. Please check it out!

mainelyskiing.com/history

Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:

Join Sunday River around the table for a lovely Thanksgiving meal. The folks from Camp will be cooking a tasteful turkey with all the sides you could imagine. Happening from 1-8pm, you can’t miss this!

sundayriver.com

Season Pass Sales:

Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:

Mountain Name	Adult Price	Next Deadline
Saddleback Maine	$949	12/31
Sugarloaf (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Sunday River (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Pleasant Mountain	$959	11/30
Black Mountain of Maine	$475	11/30
Big Rock	N / A	N / A
Camden Snow Bowl	$445	10/31
Mt. Abram	$599	N / A
Lost Valley	$645	N / A
Hermon Mountain	$477	10/31
Titcomb Mountain	$205	11/4

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sugarloaf recently updated their trail map to show the new Bucksaw area. The map has a few changes compared to the previous one, which was their map for over two years. See for yourself here: sugarloaf.com Also, if you want to be in the know, head over to the Sugarloaf Mountain Guide – linked below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Sunday River Early Season Update:

It might only be fall but the folks from Sunday River are already in the winter mindset. This week, the mountain announced a new early-season operating guide. The plan is to start the season off with top-to-bottom skiing and riding off their Jordan 8 lift. They hope to have “multiple trail choices” serviced from the Jordan 8. For more information and to stay in the know, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails:

Difficulty	Trail Name	Difficulty	Trail Name
	Hatchet		Bucksaw
	Feller-Buncher		Cutter
	Chipper		Whistle Punk
	Upper Beaver Tail		Lower Beaver Tail
	Knot Bumper		Yarder
	Twitcher		West Mountain Crosscut

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

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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:

Now that things are closed for the season, the countdown is on for snowfall. Whether it’s by Mother Nature or some powerful snowmakers, either way, we’ll be happy. Bring on Winter!

Weather:

With Saturday’s low temps looking very promising, looking ahead into next week is even better. We’re forecasting temps in the 30’s all week next week so it’s as better time than ever to start doing those snow dances. We’re only a few weeks away now!

Think cold temps!

– Keegan

October 27, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 20, 2023)

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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

(AUGUSTA, Maine) – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) final Foliage reportfor October 18 indicates peak and past peak conditions throughout most of the state. Peak conditions are approaching the coast in zone one with high leaf drop (more than 70 percent).

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“This foliage season was a tricky one to forecast. While we had color because trees do what they need to do to prepare for their long winter nap, the colors were muted in some areas and breathtaking in others. Our rainy, wind-swept weather played a significant role,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.

While the weather might not be conducive to long road trips and leaf peeping this upcoming weekend, there are dozens of fun-filled activities taking place statewide. For those who are adventurous and still want to catch a glimpse of the fall colors, a hike in and around the blueberry barrens in DownEast Maine is a must-see. Barrens ablaze with the fall colors never disappoint! As we close the books on another fall foliage season, let’s give a hearty shout-out and thank you to all our leaf lovers and everyone who shared their memorable fall foliage photos with us, added Ross.

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:
Saddleback Pub Closed Until Winter	October 21	October 21	One Day
Daylight Savings Ends (Fall Back)	November 5	November 5	One Day
Sugarloaf Opening Day	November 17	November 17	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 19	November 19	One Day
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 23	November 23	One Day
Saddleback Pub Opens	November 24	November 24	One Day
Demo Day @ Sunday River	December 9	December 9	One Day
Sunday River Santa Sunday	December 10	December 10	One Day
Sugarloaf Tree Lighting Festival	December 16	December 16	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 16	December 17	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 25	December 29	Five Days
Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River	January 6	January 6	One Day
2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 7	January 7	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Opening Days:

That first chair is always one of the most exciting moments in the early season. It’s time to start waxing those skis, dusting off gear and making sure your pass is ready. mainelyskiing.com/season-passes 😉 you’ll thank me later. Below is a table of the opening days as we know right now.

Mountain Name	Opening Date
Saddleback Mountain	December 2
Sugarloaf	November 17
Sunday River	Not Announced
Pleasant Mountain	Not Announced
Black Mountain of Maine	Not Announced
Big Rock	Not Announced
Camden Snow Bowl	Not Announced
Mt. Abram	Not Announced
Big Moose Mountain	Not Announced
Lost Valley	Not Announced
Hermon Mountain	Not Announced
Titcomb Mountain	Not Announced

Mountain Lift Status is Back:

Mainely Skiing’s Mountain Lift Status Page is officially back and ready to go for winter. Now, we just need lifts to start spinning. The page was temporarily offline due to it not looking right/working for some users. Thanks to the work of our website development team, we have been able to fix the problem and it will be good to go for winter. Think snow!

mainelysking.com/mountain-lift-status

Big Projects For Big Moose:

Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

Crews are also working on replacing the existing lift’s communication line. This isn’t an easy task, especially with a small crew. Nevertheless, Big Moose Mountain pushes on.

gofundme.com

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Snowmaking Tests:

Various resorts got out early to test the snowmaking equipment. Sunday River’s tough team of snowmakers took to the hill early on Tuesday morning to fire up their system over on Jordan. Saddleback did the same on Wednesday afternoon.

Season Pass Sales:

Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:

Mountain Name	Adult Price	Next Deadline
Saddleback Maine	$949	12/31
Sugarloaf (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Sunday River (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Pleasant Mountain	$959	11/30
Black Mountain of Maine	$475	11/30
Big Rock	N / A	N / A
Camden Snow Bowl	$445	10/31
Mt. Abram	$599	N / A
Lost Valley	$645	N / A
Hermon Mountain	$477	10/31
Titcomb Mountain	$205	11/4

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sugarloaf recently updated their trail map to show the new Bucksaw area. The map has a few changes compared to the previous one, which was their map for over two years. See for yourself here: sugarloaf.com Also, if you want to be in the know, head over to the Sugarloaf Mountain Guide – linked below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Sunday River Early Season Update:

It might only be fall but the folks from Sunday River are already in the winter mindset. This week, the mountain announced a new early-season operating guide. The plan is to start the season off with top-to-bottom skiing and riding off their Jordan 8 lift. They hope to have “multiple trail choices” serviced from the Jordan 8. For more information and to stay in the know, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails:

Difficulty	Trail Name	Difficulty	Trail Name
	Hatchet		Bucksaw
	Feller-Buncher		Cutter
	Chipper		Whistle Punk
	Upper Beaver Tail		Lower Beaver Tail
	Knot Bumper		Yarder
	Twitcher		West Mountain Crosscut

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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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:

Now that things are closed for the season, the countdown is on for snowfall. Whether it’s by Mother Nature or some powerful snowmakers, either way, we’ll be happy. Bring on Winter!

Weather:

While the forecast is calling for another wet weekend, those lows are looking promising. Low temps have been on a steady decline for a few weeks now and Sunday’s low gives us skiers hope that winter will come once again!

I think it’s time for snowdances!

– Keegan

October 20, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 13, 2023)

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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports moderate to peak conditions (50-100 percent) throughout most of Maine.

As of October 11, 2023*, Maine Forest Service (MFS) staff reported peak and past peak color conditions with moderate to high leaf drop in zones five, six, and seven. Color changes in zones one through four are rapidly approaching peak. Coastal Maine, zones one and two, typically are last to reach peak during mid-to-late October.

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“Despite the wind-swept rain we’ve received in the past two weeks, Maine is still showing plenty of color, blended in with the green of the oaks along the immediate coast,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.

“I spoke with Brandon Alfonso, park ranger in Acadia National Park, about conditions in the park. He observes that the park is 50-66 percent toward peak. He also noted that while the wind and rain in the DownEast region knocked down quite a few leaves, there is still color in the birches contrasting with the greens in the oaks,” Ross added.

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:
Penobscot Valley Ski Club Ski Swap	October 14	October 14	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Closing Day	October 15	October 15	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Closing Day	October 15	October 15	One Day
Saddleback Pub Closed Until Winter	October 21	October 21	One Day
Daylight Savings Ends (Fall Back)	November 5	November 5	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 19	November 19	One Day
Demo Day @ Sunday River	December 9	December 9	One Day
Sunday River Santa Sunday	December 10	December 10	One Day
Sugarloaf Tree Lighting Festival	December 16	December 16	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 16	December 17	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 25	December 29	Five Days
Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River	January 6	January 6	One Day
2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 7	January 7	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Mountain Lift Status is Back:

That’s right, Mainely Skiing’s Mountain Lift Status Page is officially back and ready to go for winter. Now, we just need lifts to start spinning. The page was temporarily offline due to it not looking right/working for some users. Thanks to the work of our website development team, we have been able to fix the problem and it will be good to go for winter. Think snow!

mainelysking.com/mountain-lift-status

Big Projects For Big Squaw:

Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

Crews are also working on replacing the existing lift’s communication line. This isn’t an easy task, especially with a small crew. Nevertheless, Big Moose Mountain pushes on.

If those jobs aren’t enough, the trusty ol’ tarp only lasts for so long before talks emerge about what to do. The lodge for the upper mountain, which sits near the top unload of the current lift has a pool, which has the roof needing to be replaced. Last Wednesday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for ideas and within a few days, they had raised over $16,000 of roofing material thanks to generous donors. If you would like to support the mountain in its efforts to become a bigger and better ski area, click the link to support.

gofundme.com

Snowmaking Tests:

Various resorts got out early to test the snowmaking equipment. Sunday River’s tough team of snowmakers took to the hill early on Tuesday morning to fire up their system over on Jordan. Saddleback did the same on Wednesday afternoon.

Season Pass Sales:

Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:

Mountain Name	Adult Price	Next Deadline
Saddleback Maine	$949	12/31
Sugarloaf (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Sunday River (New England Gold)	$1,619	11/30
Pleasant Mountain	$859	10/13
Black Mountain of Maine	$475	11/30
Big Rock	N / A	N / A
Camden Snow Bowl	$445	10/31
Mt. Abram	$599	N / A
Lost Valley	$645	N / A
Hermon Mountain	$477	10/31
Titcomb Mountain	$205	11/4

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sugarloaf recently updated their trail map to show the new Bucksaw area. The map has a few changes compared to the previous one that was their map for over two years. See for yourself here: sugarloaf.com Also, if you want to be in the know, head over to the Sugarloaf Mountain Guide – linked below.

mainelyskiing.com

Sunday River Early Season Update:

It might only be fall but the folks from Sunday River are already in the winter mindset. This week, the mountain announced a new early-season operating guide. The plan is to start the season off with top-to-bottom skiing and riding off their Jordan 8 lift. They hope to have “multiple trail choices” serviced from the Jordan 8. For more information and to stay in the know, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Fall 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

PVSC Ski Swap:

The Penobscot Valley Ski Club is doing their annual Ski Swap in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, October 14. The event will be taking place from 8am – 2pm in the Bangor Parks and Rec Building at 647 Main Street. New & used equipment: Aline & Nordic skis, snowboards, boots, poles, gear, apparel & more!!! Plus, Saddleback will be there. Don’t miss it!

pvskiclub.org

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails:

Difficulty	Trail Name	Difficulty	Trail Name
	Hatchet		Bucksaw
	Feller-Buncher		Cutter
	Chipper		Whistle Punk
	Upper Beaver Tail		Lower Beaver Tail
	Knot Bumper		Yarder
	Twitcher		West Mountain Crosscut

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

New Hours At Rangeley Health And Wellness:

The Rangeley Health and Wellness in Rangeley, Maine – at the bottom of Dallas Hill Road, has announced their new fall hours. These hours are effective October 1.

Monday	5AM – 7PM
Tuesday	5AM – 7PM
Wednesday	5AM – 7PM
Thursday	5AM – 7PM
Friday	5AM – 7PM
Saturday	8AM – 2PM
Sunday	8AM – 2PM

For more information on the Rangeley Health and Wellness, check out their website.

https://rrhwp.org/

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

The trees are becoming peak foliage. Head up to the mountains and check it out for yourself. Bonus points if you get a round of golf in on one of the closing golf courses this weekend.

Weather:

The temps are certainly going down with this weekend’s high expected to barely reach the 60-degree mark. Right now, we’re forecasting a very cloudy weekend but that won’t stop us from having fun.

Think sun – then snow!

– Keegan

October 13, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 6, 2023)

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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

The fourth 2023 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports moderate to high color change (50-70 percent) throughout most of Maine. As of October 4, DACF Maine Forest Rangers in northern Maine report peak color conditions (70-100 percent) with moderate to low leaf drop (30-50 percent).

Northern Maine (zones six and seven) is on track to reach peak conditions this week. Fall colors in all other areas of the state will occur from north to south through mid-October. Coastal Maine typically reaches peak color during mid-to-late October.

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“The conditions projected for this upcoming long holiday weekend set us up for one of the best weekends to plan your fall foliage outdoor activities with an abundance of events taking place statewide. The fall colors are emerging in the canopies across Maine, and the leaves are still intact, making it perfect timing for leaf-peeping enthusiasts,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson.

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 Homecoming	October 6	October 8	Three Days
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Oktoberfest 5K @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Pumpkin Decorating @ Sugarloaf	October 7	October 7	One Day
North American Wife Carrying Championship @ Sunday River	October 7	October 7	One Day
Balence Bike Race @ Sugarloaf	October 7	October 7	One Day
Sunday River Fall Festival	October 7	October 8	Two Days
New England Corn Hole Championship @ Sunday River	October 8	October 8	One Day
Uphill Climb @ Sugarloaf	October 8	October 8	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 16	December 17	Two Days

Big Projects For Big Squaw:

Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

Crews are also working on replacing the existing lift’s communication line. This isn’t an easy task, especially with a small crew. Nevertheless, Big Moose Mountain pushes on.

If those jobs aren’t enough, the trusty ol’ tarp only lasts for so long before talks emerge about what to do. The lodge for the upper mountain, which sits near the top unload of the current lift has a pool, which has the roof needing to be replaced. Last Wednesday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for ideas and within a few days, they had raised over $16,000 of roofing material thanks to generous donors. If you would like to support the mountain in its efforts to become a bigger and better ski area, click the link to support.

gofundme.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair. Hurry – this is the last weekend available for scenic lift rides!

The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Season Pass Sales:

Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:

Mountain Name	Adult Price	Next Deadline
Saddleback Maine	$849	10/10
Sugarloaf (New England Gold)	$1,449	10/11
Sunday River (New England Gold)	$1,449	10/11
Pleasant Mountain	$859	10/11
Black Mountain of Maine	$475	11/30
Big Rock	N / A	N / A
Camden Snow Bowl	$445	10/31
Mt. Abram	$599	N / A
Lost Valley	$645	N / A
Hermon Mountain	$477	10/31
Titcomb Mountain	$205	11/4

Saddleback Oktoberfest:

It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, Oktoberfest is right around the corner. Make sure to sign up so you won’t miss out on the festivities!

Schedule of Events

10-11 a.m. – Oktoberfest 5K
11 a.m. – Festival gates open. TJ Swan performs on the deck.
12 p.m. – Pie eating contest on the deck. $10 entry. The winner gets a pie and a gift card to The Pub.
1:30-3:30 – SKOSH performs on the deck.
3:30 – Stein Hoisting Championship! 10 men’s/women’s qualifiers will go head-to-head. This is always an Oktoberfest favorite – don’t miss it!
4-8 p.m. – Pub open

Happening All Day – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Keg Toss & Stein Hoisting – these events will run all day. Qualify for the Stein Hosting Championship until 3 p.m. 
Craft Beer Sampling – DASCH SELTZER, BAXTER BREWING, ORONO BREWING and NEW BELGIUM BREWING will be pouring samples of their best fall beverages.
Costume Contest. Dust off the lederhosen! The person in best-dressed Oktoberfest attire will win a 3-night stay for 9 people in Rangeley thanks to our friends at Morton & Furbish Vacation Rentals. Stay is for a future date in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024.
Biggest BRAT Contest. Pile on the sauerkraut – we’re going to have a contest to see who can load up (and EAT) the heaviest brat! Add your toppings and weigh in. What’s the prize? Brattgin’ rights!
Fall CLEARANCE SALE! Get serious savings on skis, boards, and winter apparel. 
Vendor Village – visit vendor booths near the festival entrance for sweet treats like apple crisp and local goods.

For more information and to get tickets, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sunday River Early Season Update:

It might only be fall but the folks from Sunday River are already in the winter mindset. This week, the mountain announced a new early season operating guide. The plan is to start the season off with top-to-bottom skiing and riding off their Jordan 8 lift. They hope to have “multiple trail choices” serviced from the Jordan 8. For more information and to stay in the know, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Fall 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

Sugarloaf Homecoming:

Welcome home, Sugarloafers

Don’t miss Sugarloaf’s Homecoming Weekend. Happening October 6-8, this three day event is packed with loads of events both on and off the mountain. Check out the full rundown below.

Friday, October 6

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
9am-3pm	Swig and Swing Golf Tournament	Sugarloaf Golf Course	Registration is full.

Saturday, October 7

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
8am-2pm	Tailgate Ski Swap & Sale	The Rack	Sell or trade your used skis, snowboards, gear, and apparel. Or Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn more.
9am-12pm	Pumpkin Decorating	The Alfond Competition Center	For ages 12 & under. Online registration is now open. Sign up here.
9am-2pm	Scenic Lift Rides	SuperQuad	Purchase tickets here. 23/24 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present.
9am-4pm	Coat & Gear Drive	Narrow Gauge	Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn More.
9am-5pm	Upcountry Artists	King Pine Room	Art Show featuring some of Maine’s finest artists & craftsmen.
9am-5pm	Sugarloaf Home Show	Narrow Gauge	Various vendors and info booths
10am-5pm	Bar & Grill	The Beach	Serving food and beverages outside
11am-2pm	Live music by Seagrass	The Beach	Free admission, all ages welcome
1-4pm	Axe Throwing	The Landing	Splittin’ Wood is setting up an axe throwing station. Free to ages 10 & up; first come, first serve.
2:30-5pm	Live music by Aldous Collins Band	The Beach	Free admission, all ages welcome
2:30-3:30pm	Balance Bike Races	Main Street	Registration will open soon
3-6pm	Après Music	Widowmaker	Music by Robin Cottle
6-7pm	Film Viewing Party	Widowmaker	Join us for a night of action packed short films created by Maine film maker, Josh Lawless. Experience mountain biking, powder skiing, stunning sunset jumps, epic backcountry adventures, and more. Free admission, all ages welcome

Sunday, October 8

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
9am	Sunday Indoor Service	Dick Bell Chapel	Learn more here.
11am	Sunday Outdoor Service	Top of SuperQuad	Join the Sugarloaf Ministry for the last outdoor service of the season. Weather permitting. Learn more.
9am-2pm	Scenic Lift Rides	SuperQuad	Purchase tickets here. 23/24 Season Passholders ride for free with their pass present
9am-4pm	Upcountry Artists	King Pine Room	Art Show featuring some of Maine’s finest artists & craftsmen.
9am-4pm	Sugarloaf Home Show	Narrow Gauge	Various vendors and info booths
9am-4pm	Coat & Gear Drive	Narrow Gauge	Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn More.
10am-2pm	Uphill Climb Starts	SuperQuad	Registration for Maine’s toughest mountain run is now open. Sign up here.
10am-4pm	Bar & Grill	The Beach	Serving food and beverages outside
12-3pm	Live music by Sly Richard	The Beach	Live music on the beach, free admission, all ages welcome
12-3pm	Axe Throwing	The Landing	Splittin’ Wood is setting up an axe throwing station. Free to ages 10 & up; first come, first serve.
1-3pm	Piggy Bank Painting	Dick Bell Chapel	Free Piggy Bank Painting for all ages with Sugarloaf Christian Ministry

For more information, click the link below!

sugarloaf.com

Saddleback Bike Park Closing Weekend:

The Saddleback Bike Park is still open but not for long! The park will be closing for all downhill on Sunday, October 8.

They will be spinning their South Branch Quad this weekend through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sunday River Fall Festival:

Celebrate Fall in the mountains at Sunday River. With classic events like the North American Wife Carrying Championship, the annual Sunday River Sports Sale, scenic chairlift rides, and more, you won’t want to miss this event during peak foliage season. Rain or shine, the events are happening. See the full rundown below:

Saturday, October 7

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
9am-5pm	39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair	South Ridge Lodge	Shop many local artisans for unique gifts.
9am-4:30pm	Maine Beer Box	Slopeside at South Ridge	Sample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box.
10am-4pm	Scenic Lift Rides	Slopeside at South Ridge	Take in views of the foliage from high above with a scenic chairlift ride on the resort’s Chondola. Don’t forget your season pass or RFID card. If you buy online and have your RFID card you can go direct to lift. Need a card? You can pick it up at a PUB in the Welcome Center to save time. We recommend riding early in the day to ensure access and avoid downloading delays.
9am-5pm	Sunday River Sports Annual Sale	South Ridge Lodge	Stock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports.
9am-3pm	Bethel Regional Airport Fly-In	Bethel Regional Airport	Stop by the Bethel Airport to see planes and meet pilots at the Bethel Regional Airport Fly-In
10am	24th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship	Slopeside at South Ridge	Nothing brings you closer together than carrying your partner through a 278-yard obstacle course. This signature Sunday River event presents the winners with the wife’s weight in beer and five times her weight in cash. Registration is open now.
10:30am	The River Fund Maine .5k Dry Land Training	Slopeside at South Ridge
12pm & 3pm	Wine Tasting with Chef Harding Lee Smith	Slopeside at South Ridge	Savor a delectable wine-pairing sample menu crafted by renowned Chef Harding Lee Smith with seatings at 12PM and 3PM.
12pm-3pm	Sunday River Kids: Fall Fun	Sunday River Real Estate	Swing by the Sunday River Real Estate offices to paint a pumpkin or join the fall scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded for completed scavenger hunts! *Limited number of pumpkins available – pumpkin painting is first come, first served and is limited to one pumpkin per child.
11am-5:30pm	Live Music	Slopeside at South Ridge	Groove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk, Cryin’ Out Loud, and Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Paul Nelson.

Sunday, October 8

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
9am-3pm	39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair	South Ridge Lodge	Shop many local artisans for unique gifts.
9am-4pm	Maine Beer Box	Slopeside at South Ridge	Sample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box
10am-4pm	Scenic Lift Rides	Slopeside at South Ridge	Take in views of the foliage from high above with a scenic chairlift ride on the resort’s Chondola. Don’t forget your season pass or RFID card. If you buy online and have your RFID card you can go direct to lift. Need a card? You can pick it up at a PUB in the Welcome Center to save time. We recommend riding early in the day to ensure access and avoid downloading delays.
9am-4:30pm	Sunday River Sports Annual Sale	South Ridge Lodge	Stock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports.
10am	9th Annual New England Cornhole Championship	Slopeside at South Ridge	Grab a partner and start practicing because serious cash and bragging rights are up for grabs. Registration is open now for just $34 per team.
11-3:30pm	Live Music	Slopeside at South Ridge	Groove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk and Cryin’ Out Loud.

For more information, click the link below!

sundayriver.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

New Hours At Rangeley Health And Wellness:

The Rangeley Health and Wellness in Rangeley, Maine – at the bottom of Dallas Hill Road, has announced their new fall hours. These hours are effective October 1.

Monday	5AM – 7PM
Tuesday	5AM – 7PM
Wednesday	5AM – 7PM
Thursday	5AM – 7PM
Friday	5AM – 7PM
Saturday	8AM – 2PM
Sunday	8AM – 2PM

For more information on the Rangeley Health and Wellness, check out their website.

https://rrhwp.org/

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

The trees are gaining color, the temps are coming back down to a normal level and that means fall is back! Check out the weather below for more!

Weather:

While. the temps are getting colder, the weather for this weekend is looking like another wet one. We have high chances of rain all weekend.

Time to bring back the rain coat!

– Keegan

October 6, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 29, 2023)

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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

(AUGUSTA, Maine) – With the official arrival of autumn, Mainers and leaf peeping enthusiasts can look forward to the fall colors spreading throughout Maine. The third 2023 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports moderate color change (30-50 percent) throughout most of Maine with low to moderate leaf drop (less than 50 percent).

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“Its anticipated that Maine will see warmer temperatures this upcoming week. But keep in mind, we are still in the midst of shorter, sunny days, followed by crisp, cool nights without a killing frost, which helps accelerate the beautiful foliage colors that makes fall in Maine so special!” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.

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:
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming	October 6	October 8	Three Days
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Oktoberfest 5K @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Pumpkin Decorating @ Sugarloaf	October 7	October 7	One Day
North American Wife Carrying Championship @ Sunday River	October 7	October 7	One Day
Balence Bike Race @ Sugarloaf	October 7	October 7	One Day
Sunday River Fall Festival	October 7	October 8	Two Days
New England Corn Hole Championship @ Sunday River	October 8	October 8	One Day
Uphill Climb @ Sugarloaf	October 8	October 8	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 16	December 17	Two Days

XTERRA Trail Run:

Join Sugarloaf on Sep 30 – Oct 1 for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Sugarloaf Mountain has been chosen as the pinnacle event for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. A weekend-long trail running festival that will see top elite and amateur runners compete for $10,000 in prize money and XTERRA championship crowns in both full and half marathon distances. Live music, great food, and family entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the weekend, with 5K and 10K trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved. For more information and to sign up, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Big Projects For Big Squaw:

Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

Crews are also working on replacing the existing lift’s communication line. This isn’t an easy task, especially with a small crew. Nevertheless, Big Moose Mountain pushes on.

If those jobs aren’t enough, the trusty ol’ tarp only lasts for so long before talks emerge about what to do. The lodge for the upper mountain, which sits near the top unload of the current lift has a pool, which has the roof needing to be replaced. On Wednesday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for ideas and within a day, they had the majority of the roofing material paid for thanks to generous donors. If you would like to support the mountain in its efforts to become a bigger and better ski area, click the link to support.

gofundme.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair.

The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

A Deal Worth Jumping On:

Pleasant Mountain, formally Shawnee Peak, in Bridgton, is selling season passes now! With passes starting at $249, it’s a deal worth jumping on if you’re in the Portland area. Click the link to purchase your pass today! The next deadline is October 11.

pleasantmountain.com

Saddleback Oktoberfest:

It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, Oktoberfest is right around the corner. Make sure to sign up so you won’t miss out on the festivities!

Schedule of Events

10-11 a.m. – Oktoberfest 5K
11 a.m. – Festival gates open. TJ Swan performs on the deck.
12 p.m. – Pie eating contest on the deck. $10 entry. The winner gets a pie and a gift card to The Pub.
1:30-3:30 – SKOSH performs on the deck.
3:30 – Stein Hoisting Championship! 10 men’s/women’s qualifiers will go head-to-head. This is always an Oktoberfest favorite – don’t miss it! Raise your stein and keep it raised! Thanks to our stein sponsor, Hight Auto!
4-8 p.m. – Pub open

Happening All Day – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Keg Toss & Stein Hoisting – these events will run all day. Qualify for the Stein Hosting Championship until 3 p.m. 
Craft Beer Sampling – DASCH SELTZER, BAXTER BREWING, ORONO BREWING and NEW BELGIUM BREWING will be pouring samples of their best fall beverages.
Costume Contest. Dust off the lederhosen! The person in best-dressed Oktoberfest attire will win a 3-night stay for 9 people in Rangeley thanks to our friends at Morton & Furbish Vacation Rentals. Stay is for a future date in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024.
Biggest BRAT Contest. Pile on the sauerkraut – we’re going to have a contest to see who can load up (and EAT) the heaviest brat! Add your toppings and weigh in. What’s the prize? Brattgin’ rights!
Fall CLEARANCE SALE! Get serious savings on skis, boards, and winter apparel. 
Vendor Village – visit vendor booths near the festival entrance for sweet treats like apple crisp and local goods.

For more information and to get tickets, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Fall 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

Sugarloaf Homecoming:

Welcome home, Sugarloafers

Don’t miss Sugarloaf’s Homecoming Weekend. Happening October 6-8, this three day event is packed with loads of events both on and off the mountain. Check out the full rundown below.

Friday, October 6

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
9am-3pm	Swig and Swing Golf Tournament	Sugarloaf Golf Course	Registration is full.

Saturday, October 7

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
8am-2pm	Tailgate Ski Swap & Sale	The Rack	Sell or trade your used skis, snowboards, gear, and apparel. Or Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn more.
9am-12pm	Pumpkin Decorating	The Alfond Competition Center	For ages 12 & under. Online registration is now open. Sign up here.
9am-2pm	Scenic Lift Rides	SuperQuad	Purchase tickets here. 23/24 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present.
9am-4pm	Coat & Gear Drive	Narrow Gauge	Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn More.
9am-5pm	Upcountry Artists	King Pine Room	Art Show featuring some of Maine’s finest artists & craftsmen.
9am-5pm	Sugarloaf Home Show	Narrow Gauge	Various vendors and info booths
10am-5pm	Bar & Grill	The Beach	Serving food and beverages outside
11am-2pm	Live music by Seagrass	The Beach	Free admission, all ages welcome
1-4pm	Axe Throwing	The Landing	Splittin’ Wood is setting up an axe throwing station. Free to ages 10 & up; first come, first serve.
2:30-5pm	Live music by Aldous Collins Band	The Beach	Free admission, all ages welcome
2:30-3:30pm	Balance Bike Races	Main Street	Registration will open soon
3-6pm	Après Music	Widowmaker	Music by Robin Cottle
6-7pm	Film Viewing Party	Widowmaker	Join us for a night of action packed short films created by Maine film maker, Josh Lawless. Experience mountain biking, powder skiing, stunning sunset jumps, epic backcountry adventures, and more. Free admission, all ages welcome

Sunday, October 8

Time	Event Name	Location	Details
9am	Sunday Indoor Service	Dick Bell Chapel	Learn more here.
11am	Sunday Outdoor Service	Top of SuperQuad	Join the Sugarloaf Ministry for the last outdoor service of the season. Weather permitting. Learn more.
9am-2pm	Scenic Lift Rides	SuperQuad	Purchase tickets here. 23/24 Season Passholders ride for free with their pass present
9am-4pm	Upcountry Artists	King Pine Room	Art Show featuring some of Maine’s finest artists & craftsmen.
9am-4pm	Sugarloaf Home Show	Narrow Gauge	Various vendors and info booths
9am-4pm	Coat & Gear Drive	Narrow Gauge	Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn More.
10am-2pm	Uphill Climb Starts	SuperQuad	Registration for Maine’s toughest mountain run is now open. Sign up here.
10am-4pm	Bar & Grill	The Beach	Serving food and beverages outside
12-3pm	Live music by Sly Richard	The Beach	Live music on the beach, free admission, all ages welcome
12-3pm	Axe Throwing	The Landing	Splittin’ Wood is setting up an axe throwing station. Free to ages 10 & up; first come, first serve.
1-3pm	Piggy Bank Painting	Dick Bell Chapel	Free Piggy Bank Painting for all ages with Sugarloaf Christian Ministry

For more information, click the link below!

sugarloaf.com

Saddleback Bike Park Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park is back open! Let’s all do a little dance to stop the rain… I mean, it’s a suggestion. Anyway, the sun has come out once again, which allowed for the trails to dry up a bit and the crews to get back out and touch them up. The riding will be a little muddy still, but never-the-less fun!

They will be spinning their South Branch Quad Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

Fall colors are on the horizon for the mountains of Maine. Things will be getting good in the next couple of weeks. Still, plenty of colors out right now. Get out and check it out for yourself!

Weather:

These temps sure are looking like fall is here. Get excited by participating in something outdoors. We’re in long sleeve shirt season, keep that in mind when dressing for the day.

I’ve got my flannel on!

– Keegan

September 29, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 15, 2023)

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!

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) fall foliage spokesperson Gale Ross has announced the start of foliage season throughout the state. The first 2023 Maine Fall Foliage Report, issued each Wednesday throughout the foliage season, reports very little color change throughout the state.

“I like to remind folks that the color change depends on the weather as we advance into fall. We rely on the cooler temperatures and shorter days to enhance the progression of color”

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“This summer, Maine received a considerable amount of rainfall which will enhance the fall colors, unlike the past two seasons when the state’s forests were impacted by summer drought. Minimal defoliation in certain tree species may impact color in some areas due to the wetter than normal summer, but it should not have a significant impact on our foliage season,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson.

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:
Brunch In The Pub	July 9	September 24	Every Sunday
Northwoods Gravel Grind Afterparty	September 9	September 9	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming	October 6	October 8	Three Days
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Sunday River Fall Festival	October 7	October 8	Two Days

XTERRA Trail Run:

Join Sugarloaf on Sep 30 – Oct 1 for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Sugarloaf Mountain has been chosen as the pinnacle event for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. A weekend-long trail running festival that will see top elite and amateur runners compete for $10,000 in prize money and XTERRA championship crowns in both full and half marathon distances. Live music, great food, and family entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the weekend, with 5K and 10K trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved. For more information and to sign up, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Big Squaw Mountain Still Needs Your Help:

Big Squaw Mountain, now called Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, Maine needs your help. The mountain has been working hard to reclaim the upper mountain trails and bring them back to skiable trails. This is only made possible due to their support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate.

gofundme.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair.

The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Oktoberfest 5k Signups:

It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, the Saddleback 5k signups are now open.

Registration & Timeline:

Registration Location: The registration area is located in front of the MAIN BASE LODGE. There is plenty of free parking.
Bib/T-shirt Packet pick-up will be on race day beginning at 8:30 am
The race begins at 10:00 AM.
Registration Fee $40
The requested T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed after September 20
The top 3 male/female finishers will receive prizes.
No dogs allowed
The lift will not spin for rides to the top during the 5k.

For more information and to sign up for the race, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Fall 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

Saddleback Bike Park Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park is back open! Let’s all do a little dance to stop the rain… I mean, it’s a suggestion. Anyway, the sun has come out once again, which allowed for the trails to dry up a bit and the crews to get back out and touch them up. The riding will be a little muddy still, but never-the-less fun!

They will be spinning their South Branch Quad Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

With all the rain we’ve gotten recently, please make sure to drive carefully when coming up to the Rangeley area. Some roads are flooded or washed out entirely in parts of Rangeley, Oquossoc, Bryan, Farmington, Farmington Falls, Jay, Wilton, and more. Drive safe, Mainely Skiers!

Weather:

Tropical Storm Warning! Most of Eastern, Central, and Southern Maine are in the Tropical Storm Warning. Remember to take the necessary precautions to prepare and plan for the storm.

Other than Saturday being the day of the storm, the other days look good for some time outside. It’s time to get out because Life is Better Outside!

Stay safe, everyone!

– Keegan

September 15, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 8, 2023)

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!

Big Squaw Mountain Still Needs Your Help:

Big Squaw Mountain, now called Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, Maine needs your help. The mountain has been working hard to reclaim the upper mountain trails and bring them back to skiable trails. This is only made possible due to their support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate.

gofundme.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:
Brunch In The Pub	July 9	September 24	Every Sunday
Northwoods Gravel Grind Afterparty	September 9	September 9	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming	October 6	October 8	Three Days
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Sunday River Fall Festival	October 7	October 8	Two Days

XTERRA Trail Run:

Join Sugarloaf on Sep 30 – Oct 1 for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Sugarloaf Mountain has been chosen as the pinnacle event for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. A weekend-long trail running festival that will see top elite and amateur runners compete for $10,000 in prize money and XTERRA championship crowns in both full and half marathon distances. Live music, great food, and family entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the weekend, with 5K and 10K trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved. For more information and to sign up, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair.

The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Oktoberfest 5k Signups:

It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, the Saddleback 5k signups are now open.

Registration & Timeline:

Registration Location: The registration area is located in front of the MAIN BASE LODGE. There is plenty of free parking.
Bib/T-shirt Packet pick-up will be on race day beginning at 8:30 am
The race begins at 10:00 AM.
Registration Fee $40
The requested T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed after September 20
The top 3 male/female finishers will receive prizes.
No dogs allowed
The lift will not spin for rides to the top during the 5k.

For more information and to sign up for the race, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sunday River Updates Snowmaking Projects:

On a facebook post made today by Sunday River, they explain the progress on the Broadway trail as it undergoes a major snowmaking upgrade. They shared a photo along with a link to their blog where they go into more detail about the automated snowmaking plan as well as other updates happening around the 8 peaks. Check it out in the link below.

sundayriver.com

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

Saddleback Bike Park Back Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park is back open! Let’s all do a little dance to stop the rain… I mean, it’s a suggestion. Anyway, the sun has come out once again, which allowed for the trails to dry up a bit and the crews to get back out and touch them up. The riding will be a little muddy still, but never-the-less fun!

They will be spinning their South Branch Quad Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

With all the rain we’ve gotten recently, please make sure to drive carefully when coming up to the Rangeley area. Some roads are flooded or washed out entirely in parts of Rangeley, Oquossoc, Bryan, Farmington, Farmington Falls, Jay, Wilton, and more. Drive safe, Mainely Skiers!

Weather:

Phew! It has been HOT this past week. These warm temps will continue into today, then trail off as the weekend progresses. We’re still forecasting mostly positive conditions all weekend. It’s time to get out because Life is Better Outside!

Have a great weekend!

– Keegan

September 8, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 1, 2023)

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!

Saddleback is Maine’s Favorite Mountain:

This just in – Saddleback Maine has been named Downeast Magazine’s Best Of Maine for the Ski Mountain category. This is the second year in a row the mountain has received such a title. Saddleback has been using the “Maine’s Favorite Mountain” slogan since they won the nomination last year around this time and will be able to hold on to the title for another year. Congratulations Saddleback.

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:
Brunch In The Pub	July 9	September 24	Every Sunday
Northwoods Gravel Grind Afterparty	September 9	September 9	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming	October 6	October 8	Three Days
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Sunday River Fall Festival	October 7	October 8	Two Days

XTERRA Trail Run:

Join Sugarloaf on Sep 30 – Oct 1 for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Sugarloaf Mountain has been chosen as the pinnacle event for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. A weekend-long trail running festival that will see top elite and amateur runners compete for $10,000 in prize money and XTERRA championship crowns in both full and half marathon distances. Live music, great food, and family entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the weekend, with 5K and 10K trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved. For more information and to sign up, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair.

The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Oktoberfest 5k Signups:

It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, the Saddleback 5k signups are now open.

Registration & Timeline:

Registration Location: The registration area is located in front of the MAIN BASE LODGE. There is plenty of free parking.
Bib/T-shirt Packet pick-up will be on race day beginning at 8:30 am
The race begins at 10:00 AM.
Registration Fee $40
The requested T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed after September 20
The top 3 male/female finishers will receive prizes.
No dogs allowed
The lift will not spin for rides to the top during the 5k.

For more information and to sign up for the race, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sunday River Updates Snowmaking Projects:

On a facebook post made today by Sunday River, they explain the progress on the Broadway trail as it undergoes a major snowmaking upgrade. They shared a photo along with a link to their blog where they go into more detail about the automated snowmaking plan as well as other updates happening around the 8 peaks. Check it out in the link below.

sundayriver.com

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

Saddleback Bike Park Back Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park is back open! Let’s all do a little dance to stop the rain… I mean, it’s a suggestion. Anyway, the sun has come out once again, which allowed for the trails to dry up a bit and the crews to get back out and touch them up. The riding will be a little muddy still, but never-the-less fun!

They will be spinning their South Branch Quad Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

With all the rain we’ve gotten recently, please make sure to drive carefully when coming up to the Rangeley area. Some roads are flooded or washed out entirely in parts of Rangeley, Oquossoc, Bryan, Farmington, Farmington Falls, Jay, Wilton, and more. Drive safe, Mainely Skiers!

Weather:

Wow! I don’t know what you guys did but here is our first good weather weekend for a few years! Joking aside, we’re forecasting some partly sunny skies all weekend with warm weather on tap. It’s time to get out because Life is Better Outside!

Enjoy the great weather!

– Keegan

September 1, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 25, 2023)

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!

Saddleback is Maine’s Favorite Mountain:

This just in – Saddleback Maine has been named Downeast Magazine’s Best Of Maine for the Ski Mountain category. This is the second year in a row the mountain has received such a title. Saddleback has been using the “Maine’s Favorite Mountain” slogan since they won the nomination last year around this time and will be able to hold on to the title for another year. Congratulations Saddleback.

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:
Brunch In The Pub	July 9	September 24	Every Sunday
Northwoods Gravel Grind Afterparty	September 9	September 9	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming	October 6	October 8	Three Days
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day
Sunday River Fall Festival	October 7	October 8	Two Days

XTERRA Trail Run:

Join Sugarloaf on Sep 30 – Oct 1 for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Sugarloaf Mountain has been chosen as the pinnacle event for the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. A weekend-long trail running festival that will see top elite and amateur runners compete for $10,000 in prize money and XTERRA championship crowns in both full and half marathon distances. Live music, great food, and family entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the weekend, with 5K and 10K trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved. For more information and to sign up, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair.

The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Oktoberfest 5k Signups:

It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, the Saddleback 5k signups are now open.

Registration & Timeline:

Registration Location: The registration area is located in front of the MAIN BASE LODGE. There is plenty of free parking.
Bib/T-shirt Packet pick-up will be on race day beginning at 8:30 am
The race begins at 10:00 AM.
Registration Fee $40
The requested T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed after September 20
The top 3 male/female finishers will receive prizes.
No dogs allowed
The lift will not spin for rides to the top during the 5k.

For more information and to sign up for the race, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sunday River Updates Snowmaking Projects:

On a facebook post made today by Sunday River, they explain the progress on the Broadway trail as it undergoes a major snowmaking upgrade. They shared a photo along with a link to their blog where they go into more detail about the automated snowmaking plan as well as other updates happening around the 8 peaks. Check it out in the link below.

sundayriver.com

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

Saddleback Bike Park Back Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park is back open! Let’s all do a little dance to stop the rain… I mean, it’s a suggestion. Anyway, the sun has come out once again, which allowed for the trails to dry up a bit and the crews to get back out and touch them up. The riding will be a little muddy still, but never-the-less fun!

They will be spinning their South Branch Quad Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

facebook.com/sugarloaf

sugarloaf.com

The Barker 6 Mix:

Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

sundayriver.com

Facebook Video

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:

With all the rain we’ve gotten recently, please make sure to drive carefully when coming up to the Rangeley area. Some roads are flooded or washed out entirely in parts of Rangeley, Oquossoc, Bryan, Farmington, Farmington Falls, Jay, Wilton, and more. Drive safe, Mainely Skiers!

Weather:

With, you guessed it, more rain today and tomorrow, it’s looking a little tough to have some quality time outside. Thankfully, Sunday is our saving grace as it’s calling for partly sunny skies with temps in the high 60’s. It’s time to get out because Life is Better Outside!

Stay Dry!

– Keegan

August 25, 2023

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	44	44	43
Low:	36	33	26

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	66	64	43
Low:	56	32	35

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	55	56	51
Low:	50	48	38

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High:	49	59	49
Low:	41	53	49

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High:	66	60	52
Low:	57	48	40

Category: Weekly Email

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Black Mountain Guide:

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Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

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Resort Status Page:

Sugarloaf Bridal Show & Tasting:

Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:

Season Pass Sales:

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sunday River Early Season Update:

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The Barker 6 Mix:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Maine Foliage Report:

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Wilderness First Aid Course:

Mountain Lift Status is Back:

Big Projects For Big Moose:

Sugarloaf Bridal Show & Tasting:

New History Page:

Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:

Season Pass Sales:

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sunday River Early Season Update:

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The Barker 6 Mix:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

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Big Projects For Big Moose:

Snowmaking Tests:

Season Pass Sales:

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sunday River Early Season Update:

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

The Barker 6 Mix:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Maine Foliage Report:

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This Week’s Foliage Outlook

Upcoming Events:

Mountain Lift Status is Back:

Big Projects For Big Squaw:

Snowmaking Tests:

Season Pass Sales:

Sugarloaf Debuts New Trail Map:

Sunday River Early Season Update:

Fall Activities:

PVSC Ski Swap:

Sugarloaf Making Progress:

New Hours At Rangeley Health And Wellness:

The Barker 6 Mix:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Maine Foliage Report:

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