Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Photo: Quill Hill, Kyle Haley Photography
Best of 207:
Saddleback needs your help! Make sure to vote for them for Best of 207 in the Ski Resort category. To cast your vote, click the link below. Then click Stay & Play > Ski Mountain. Plus, you can vote every day so make sure to save the link. Voting ends Friday, November 18.
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:
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain
November 5
November 5
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Best of 207 Voting
November 1
November 18
Every Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:
Join Pleasant Mountain on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00am – 2:00pm to learn about the various jobs and to view openings. These mountains are waiting for you to send in an application. If you or anyone you know wants to work at a ski mountain, follow the link below!
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Saddleback Webcam Base Camera looking out over the Rangeley Express and New Sandy Quad. (Taken 11/3/22 @ 2:05pm)
Weather:
Come on Mother Nature! What is this? The calendar says November but our forecast says early fall. Sadly we won’t see cold temps for a while which will hurt the snowmaking window. Lets do those snow dances!
Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Photo: Quill Hill, Kyle Haley Photography
CRNEMBA Trail Work Day:
Join Sugarloaf and Carrabassett Valley Academy for the CRNEMBA Trail Work Day. Happening this October 29, help out by giving back to the trails. Bring the kids; trail work is a fun way for the family to get outside together and contribute to the community.
THE WORK: We generally work from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM raking, lopping, trimming, and occasionally tackling more significant maintenance projects. Our focus is on safety and fun. We’ll tailor assignments to your comfort level and we’re glad to have you for only part of the day if that’s all you have to give.
ITEMS TO BRING: Water, sturdy gloves and footwear, safety glasses/protective eyewear, insect repellent, rain gear (just in case), lunch or snacks. We provide any specialized tools that may be needed but it’s helpful If you have hand tools that you can bring (such as leaf rakes, loppers, hand saws, hand shears). A cell phone is also a good idea so we can communicate on issues that may pop up.
Photo: CRNEMBA Trail Crew
Calendar Adds:
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:
CRNEMBA Trail Work Day
October 29
October 29
One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain
November 5
November 5
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
Competition Hill Construction:
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Sanday Quad construction from Saddleback’s Base Lodge camera. (Taken 11:33am 10/27/22)
Weather:
Maine saw another week of bad weather with rain clouds. Thankfully, we’re expecting a turn of events this weekend. Over the three days, we have sunshine and high temps. Plus, the lows are getting back down to prime snowmaking weather! Keep doing those snow dances!!
Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Maine Foliage Report:
The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com
Augusta, MAINE – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry’s (DACF) final Foliage Report for October 19 indicates past peak conditions throughout most of the state. Peak conditions are occurring along the immediate coast in zone one with high leaf drop (more than 70 percent).
As we close the books on this spectacular fall foliage season, we’d like to give a shout-out and a huge thank you to all our leaf lovers and to everyone that shared their memorable fall foliage photos with us, added Ross.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
“For those of you 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! If you have never seen the blueberry barrens ablaze with the fall colors, you will not be disappointed. For those of you who plan to visit Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, you will be required to wear a mask in indoor spaces, due to an uptick in COVID-19 transmission levels,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.
Calendar Adds:
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:
CRNEMBA Trail Work Day
October 29
October 29
One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain
November 5
November 5
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
CRNEMBA Trail Work Day:
Join Sugarloaf and Carrabassett Valley Academy for the CRNEMBA Trail Work Day. Happening this October 29, help out by giving back to the trails. Bring the kids; trail work is a fun way for the family to get outside together and contribute to the community.
THE WORK: We generally work from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM raking, lopping, trimming, and occasionally tackling more significant maintenance projects. Our focus is on safety and fun. We’ll tailor assignments to your comfort level and we’re glad to have you for only part of the day if that’s all you have to give.
ITEMS TO BRING: Water, sturdy gloves and footwear, safety glasses/protective eyewear, insect repellent, rain gear (just in case), lunch or snacks. We provide any specialized tools that may be needed but it’s helpful If you have hand tools that you can bring (such as leaf rakes, loppers, hand saws, hand shears). A cell phone is also a good idea so we can communicate on issues that may pop up.
Photo: CRNEMBA Trail Crew
Competition Hill Construction:
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Base Webcam looking out over the Rangeley High-Speed Quad and new Sandy Quad. Photo Taken 10/13/22 at 6:00pm.
Weather:
What a wet week! Most of Maine saw heavy rainfall throughout this past week. Some areas even saw flooding. If storm chasing is your thing, hit up Smalls Falls for some great late-season flow. Over the weekend, we have sunshine on tap with highs in the low 60’s. We’re gearing up for an awesome fall weekend in Maine.
Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Maine Foliage Report:
The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com
Augusta, MAINE – This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports high to peak conditions (70-100 percent) throughout most of Maine.
As of October 12, 2022, Maine Forest Service (MFS) staff reported past peak color conditions in zones six and seven and moderate leaf drop in zones five, six, and seven. Color changes in zones one to four are at peak and rapidly approaching past peak. Coastal Maine, zones one and two, typically are last to reach their peak during mid-to-late October.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
“Despite the seemingly extended drought conditions across Maine this year, fall colors rebounded splendidly, and the state is ablaze with breathtaking hues throughout the state,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson. “I daresay this foliage season ranks among one of the best displays of colors for quite some time, evident by the wicked good photos submitted by Maine fall foliage enthusiasts!”
Photo: MaineFoliage.com
Calendar Adds:
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:
Her Festival
October 20
October 20
One Day
Family Fall Festival
October 22
October 22
One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain
November 5
November 5
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
Competition Hill Construction:
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Base Webcam looking out over the Rangeley High-Speed Quad and new Sandy Quad. Photo Taken 10/13/22 at 6:00pm.
Weather:
While this week brought some warmth to us Mainers, today will be a little different. Expect lots of rain and high winds all day. Plus, with the rain, the spectacular fall foliage will mostly be gone. On a lighter note, this weekend’s forecasts are looking promising to get outside. We’re Mainers though, we don’t let rain and wind get in the way of our fun.
Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Maine Foliage Report:
The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com
Augusta, MAINE – The fourth 2022 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 5, 2022, Maine Forest Rangers in northern and western Maine report peak color conditions (75-100 percent) with low leaf drop.
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 peak conditions projected for this upcoming long holiday weekend set us up for one of the best weekends to plan your fall foliage leaf-peeping trip to your favorite destinations. The canopies across Maine are showing off their most vibrant colors! The leaves are still clinging to the trees with low leaf drop throughout Maine, which makes for perfect timing for our leaf enthusiasts,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson.
Photo: MaineFoliage.com
Calendar Adds:
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 Oktoberfest
October 8
October 8
One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend
October 8
October 9
Two Days
Fall Festival @ Sunday River
October 8
October 9
Two Days
Sugarloaf Uphill Climb
October 9
October 9
One Day
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides
July 3
October 10
Every Day
Her Festival
October 20
October 20
One Day
Family Fall Festival
October 22
October 22
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Sugarloaf Uphill Climb:
Registration is now open for the Uphill Climb which returns Sunday, October 9th. Important Info:
Starting at the SuperQuad, racers will run/hike/trudge about 2400 vertical feet to the summit.
There will be two water stops along the course, offering water only.
This race will occur rain or shine, so please plan accordingly and bring plenty of extra layers for the summit.
No racers will be allowed on-course who have not registered, received a bib, or signed a liability release.
Sign up and get ready for a great run! For more information and how to register, click the link below.
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The second annual Oktoberfest at Saddleback is happening on October 8, 2022. With a free pass holder BBQ, beer, and other Oktoberfest activities, you don’t want to miss it! Plus, the Rangeley Quad will be spinning from 11-3pm for all those scenic views. Tickets are $10 and aren’t included in the festival ticket but are worth every penny! Passholders are free. For more information and to get tickets, head over to their website. Click the link below.
Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.
Photo: Maine Drone ImagingPhoto: Maine Drone Imaging
Fall Festival:
Don’t miss the Fall Festival happening this weekend at Sunday River! With events like the North American Wife Carrying Championship, 38th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair, New England Cornhole Championship, and of course, scenic lift rides, why would you pass this up! For more information, visit the link below.
Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. 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.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Base Webcam looking out over the Rangeley High-Speed Quad and new Sandy Quad. Photo Taken 10/5/22 at 10:35am.
Weather:
While this week brought some warmth to us Mainers, a fast-moving cool-front will bring drastic drops to the temps this weekend. This weekend’s lows are flirting with freezing temps which shows it won’t be much longer until we’re back on the snow!
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Spring Bash Weekend:
Welcome to Spring Bash, Saddleback’s big spring party. Saddleback & New Belgium Brewing brings you an end-of-season party at your favorite mountain! Join us at Spring Bash, April 16th.
Retro Day! (Throwback attire) – All Day!
Fruit Smash Bar / Fruit Smash Prize Wheel – All Day!
Just a reminder about the updated spring hours for Saddleback. The main part of it is shifting the operating hours ahead by one. See below for more information.
Lift Operations begin at:
Midweek (M-F): 10 a.m.
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9:30 a.m.
Kennebago and South Branch chairs will close at 4:40pm and last chair for the Rangeley will go up the mountain at 4:50pm
Ticket Office & Guest Services:
Midweek (M-F): 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Pub at Saddleback:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
To view the full schedule changes, click the link below.
As much as we love skiing, all good things must come to an end. Don’t worry though, there’s always next season to shred the powder! Below you will find the mountains projected closing dates:
Saddleback: April 16th.
Sugarloaf: May 1st. (Estimate)
Sunday River: April 24th. (Estimate)
Mountain Report:
Saddleback: 48 / 67 Trails Open
Sugarloaf: 73 / 162 Trails Open
Sunday River: 32 / 135 Trails Open
Trail of the Day: Casablanca Glades and Chutes (Saddleback)
Last Chair:
Mud Season is upon us! Whether we want it or not, it’s right around the corner. Please drive with caution when on dirt roads as spring conditions can make travel unsafe.
Join us at Saddleback for their last day of operations for the 2021-22 ski season! This Saturday is the day for the big spring bash party! Throw on that retro attire and join us at the Rangeley!
Weather:
We’ve really been having some strange weather events this early in the spring.Hoping we will have a dry Spring Bash! To see the upcomming forecast to plan out your next spring ski trip, click here Weather Channel. Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!
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2021/22 Ski Season:
What a great season everyone! As the season is coming to an end around the various Maine resorts, I can’t help but notice how great this season was. Despite the not-so-pleasant weather, many resorts were able to push through the ra*n and give us a great winter experience. Thank you to everyone who has a part in mountain operations!
Spring Bash Weekend:
Welcome to Spring Bash, Saddleback’s big spring party. Saddleback & New Belgium Brewing brings you a weekend-long celebration to kick off spring at your favorite mountain. Saturday, April 9th is the big day!
Join Sugarloaf and the whole community of Sugarloafers this weekend for the 34th annual Reggae Fest. There are lots of different events happening throughout the 4 days of the festival. For the entire event rundown, click the link below!
Just a reminder about the updated spring hours for Saddleback. The main part of it is shifting the operating hours ahead by one. See below for more information.
Lift Operations begin at:
Midweek (M-F): 10 a.m.
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9:30 a.m.
Kennebago and South Branch chairs will close at 4:40pm and last chair for the Rangeley will go up the mountain at 4:50pm
Ticket Office & Guest Services:
Midweek (M-F): 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Pub at Saddleback:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
To view the full schedule changes, click the link below.
As much as we love skiing, all good things must come to an end. Don’t worry though, there’s always next season to shred the powder! Below you will find the mountains projected closing dates:
Saddleback: April 16th.
Sugarloaf: April 24th. (Estimate)
Sunday River: April 25th. (Estimate)
Mountain Report:
Saddleback: 49 / 67 Trails Open
Sugarloaf: 69 / 162 Trails Open
Sunday River: 60 / 135 Trails Open
Trail of the Day: Red Devil (Saddleback)
Last Chair:
Mud Season is upon us! Whether we want it or not, it’s right around the corner. Please drive with caution when on dirt roads as spring conditions can make travel unsafe. Also, just a reminder, if the road gets muddy and unpassable, turn around – It’s not worth destroying a road and making it worse.
Weather:
We’ve really been having some strange weather events this early in the spring. Just hoping we can ski until late April! To make sure, check with the extended forecast via the Weather Channel. Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!
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Ski Patrol Spaghetti Dinner:
Don’t miss the Annual Ski Patrol Spaghetti Dinner at Saddleback! This Saturday, join us in the lodge from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Remember, it’s all for a great cause! You might even see some retired patrollers up in The Pub. Full list of events:
3-6 p.m. – Music in the Pub with Patroller Bob Green
Photo: Saddleback Ski Patrollers Loading South Branch
Season Passes:
Saddleback Season Passes are now on sale! This year, they have a wide range of discounts and special perks exclusive to season pass holders! To see the full lineup of savings and to purchase your pass, click the link below! Don’t wait until next season, get your pass today!
Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here
Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.
The official start to Spring is this Sunday, March 20. These forecasts don’t look like winter, but rest assured, winter will be back soon! Think snow and colder temps!
Weather:
Well, ski season can’t always be sunshine and rainbows. This weekend, we might see a rainbow, but you need the r-word (Ra*n) first. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!
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Red Bull Slide-In Tour
Don’t miss the Red Bull Slide-In Tour at Sunday River this Sunday. The Red Bull Slide-In Tour is all about celebrating snowboard culture in the East. The pros will be offering a progression clinic at Who-Ville terrain park in the morning for riders of all ages. Then, join us at T72 for a free ride session and watch the crew show off in the afternoon. Finally, join us for some post-riding brews and Red Bull at the official afterparty, hosted by the Foggy Goggle. For more information, click over to the Sunday River Website. Linked below.
Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here
Sugarloaf’s 11th annual Banked Slalom race will be taking place this Saturday, March 12. Featuring a course of banked-turns winding down Sugarloaf’s iconic East Coast terrain, the objective is simple: the fastest rider to the bottom wins in each division. For more information, click here
Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.
The Inferno Race will be taking place this Sunday, March 13 at Sugarloaf. This XC ski cross event will start somewhere up on the mountain and end down at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. The course will take you downhill to the Condo X-Cut that connects with the traditional Inferno race trail leading to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Learn more here
Fingers crossed for a great day on Saturday! We’re looking at a classic New England pow day! Let’s turn March around and prove winter isn’t over! Also, A BIG thank you to Tracy and Hannes for liking last week’s email!
Weather:
All eyes on Saturday! Meteorologists across the state say the mountains will see the most snow. Rangeley is considered the mountain so both Saddleback and Sugarloaf should get a good dumping of the fresh stuff! Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!
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Photo: Kyle Haley
WinterKids Downhill 24:
The WinterKids Downhill 24 will be happening tonight and tomorrow at Sugarloaf! Stop by and encourage skiers and riders running nonstop all night! More information on this event and its cause can be found in the link below.
Don’t miss the WinterKids Family Ski Day at Saddleback! This Sunday, March 6, 2022. Come on out and meet other WinterKids App Family Members for a fun day on the slopes. If you’re not already a member, you’ll need to sign up to take advantage of their special WinterKids app Family Deals that day! Some of the offerings include:
One FREE junior lift ticket
$20 sibling lift tickets (max 2)
$40 parent lift tickets (max 2)
Photo: Saddleback Maine
Fun In Downtown Rangeley:
Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here
Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.
I hope everyone had a great school vacation! I spent it all at Saddleback. Whether I was working or hanging out with friends, it was a great time! Come say hi and get a free fist bump at the Rangeley Chair this weekend 🙂 Also, A BIG thank you to Justin, Megan, and Tommy for liking last week’s email!
Weather:
Right now, it’s all eyes open on Sunday. PLEASE – Mother Nature, give us some snow! Keep the rain in the clouds for later. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!
Mainely Skiing 