Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Horseshoe (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Vertical Challenge at BigRock:

The Vertical Challenge is headed up to the county on today, taking BigRock to new heights. Learn more about this fun, family-friendly event and register by clicking the link below.

ski-vc.com

WinterKids Family Day at Lost Valley

Join the WinterKids Family for a fun day at Lost Valley. Any active WinterKids App family membership can take advantage of special offers on this Family Day. Please see details in the App for all additional terms and deal restrictions.

lostvalleyski.com

Vertical Challenge at Saddleback:

The Vertical Challenge is happening on Sunday, January 5 at Saddleback. This free event exposes skiers and riders to the world of racing. There’s something for everyone:

• Giant Slalom, 12 to 15 gates
• Male & female
• All ages
• Skiers & snowboarders
• Adaptive categories

Learn more and sign up for this fun event by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Once Again Open:

All of our Maine mountains are back open! While we’re forecasting some not-so-frozen snow, they’re currently open. Keep an eye on the Resort Status page as things could change quickly.

mainelyskiing.com

Brand New Stickers:

Check out our brand new stickers now available on our website. These die-cut vinyl stickers are perfect for wherever you put stickers! See them along with the other lineup of stickers on our merch store.

mainelyskiing.com/stickers

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Sun, December 22

On Sunday, Pleasant Mountain opened the lift to the public. While the official ribbon cutting ceremony is happening tomorrow, you can still ride the new lift and enjoy the faster ride to the top.

BigRock Mountain:

As of Sat, December 21

On Saturday, BigRock opened the Sunrise Quad. This new quad is a gamechanger to the area.

Lost Valley:

As of Tues, December 31

On Tuesday, Lost Valley posted a video showing the first of the chairs getting hung on the line. With a goal of operating the lift for the public this season, they are chugging along.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Mid-season wardrobe malfunction? We’ve all been there! Bounce back quickly to get back on snow by purchasing the best gear for your skill level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

This week saw some not-so-great weather but it looks like we’re out of that dark cloud 😉 and moving forward. All of our resorts we cover are once again open so check out the Resort Status page!

Weather:

We’re forecasting some cold, great-for-snowmaking weather this weekend. This should set the mountains up great for MLK weekend (Jan 17-20). Bundle up, Mainely Skiers! For those headed out this weekend, watch out for frostbite – especially on little ones! Take breaks often and check in with others around you.

Check in with the Mountain Lift Status page as while the storm leaves the area, wind is still present.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	19°	12°	6°
Low:	12°	4°	2°

New Year’s Resolution: Ski More, Worry Less!

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Jack Spratt (Pleasant Mountain)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Christmas Vacation Week Continues:

Christmas Vacation Week continues until Wednesday, January 1! Plan out your entire vacation in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Christmas Vacation Week page. This is your one-stop-shop for all things happening at your mountain. With daily event information, and other things to get you prepared and safe, check it out at the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Sunday River’s Igloo Is Back:

Sunday River has once again built their igloo in the Jordan Basin. Check out the video below and see it for yourself this weekend at Sunday River!

facebook.com

All Open:

All of the Maine mountains are now open! While we’re forecasting some not-so-frozen snow, they’re currently open. Keep an eye on the Resort Status page as things could change quickly.

mainelyskiing.com

Lift Troubles For The Loaf:

The SuperQuad at Sugarloaf has been down for the past two days now. While there hasn’t been any word as to what the issue is, they did share that the part has been ordered and should be installed today. The lift should be open again for Saturday. I know snow dances are a thing but maybe do your lift dance?

Forgot Something On Your List?

If you forgot that perfect gift, have no fear, the Mainely Skiing shop is here! With everything from stickers to shirts, Yeti travel mugs to hats, check out our online shop!

mainelyskiing.com

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Sun, December 22

On Sunday, Pleasant Mountain opened the lift to the public. While the official ribbon cutting ceremony is happening tomorrow, you can still ride the new lift and enjoy the faster ride to the top.

BigRock Mountain:

As of Sat, December 21

On Saturday, BigRock opened the Sunrise Quad. This new quad is a gamechanger to the area.

Lost Valley:

As of Fri, November 22

On Friday, Lost Valley posted a photo showing the final concrete poor of the season, the bottom terminal.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

A Christmas miracle, as some called it. On Christmas Eve the mountains saw snow… up to 8 inches to be more precise. The new snow brought higher trail counts, higher stoke, and higher crowds (keep in mind that’s the point of this week). All resorts are now open. Check out the Resort Status page!

Weather:

While we were loving our new snow and great snowmaking weather, the Grinch has teamed up with Mother Nature to throw some rain our way. We’re looking at temps in the 40’s and up to an inch of rain throughout Sunday and Monday. The good news is that we’re currently eyeing some snow in the forecast for the end of the week, which could bring anywhere from 4-8 inches. While we hope it’s the latter, any snow will be better than the dreaded thawed snow.

Check in with the Mountain Lift Status page as the incoming weather can affect lift operations. Keep an eye out for windholds

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	32°	37°	42°
Low:	11°	18°	31°

Have a happy and safe New Year!

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Blue Devil (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! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Christmas Vacation Week Starts Now:

Weclome to the start of Christmas Vacation Week! Plan out your entire vacation in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Christmas Vacation Week page. This is your one-stop-shop for all things happening at your mountain. With daily event information, and other things to get you prepared and safe, check it out at the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Sunday River’s Igloo Is Back:

Sunday River has once again built their igloo in the Jordan Basin. Check out the video below and see it for yourself this weekend at Sunday River!

facebook.com

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

BigRock Opens Tomorrow:

BigRock will send the first chair of the season up their new quad, Sunrise at 9:00am. To see the full list of trails and lifts, head over to their report on Saturday morning, linked below.

bigrockmaine.com

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mt. Abram Also Opens Tomorrow:

Mt. Abram will start their season tomorrow spinning the Way Back Machine starting at 9:00am. Check out their report on the morning of to have the most current information, linked below.

mtabram.com

Opening Days:

With the days getting shorter and the new month in the calendar, everyone is thinking about getting back on snow. For some, that was yesterday, for most, it will be either later in this month or in December. Keep an eye on these opening dates:

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Titcomb Mountain Opens Tomorrow:

Titcomb will be the third mountain to open tomorrow. Their snowmaking crews have been crushing it to get the folks of Farmington back on snow despite the wacky ‘winter’ weather we’ve had. First T should go up the hill at 9:00am. Check out their website below.

titcombmountain.com

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Please Note: Due to lift construction, hiking at Pleasant Mountain is currently prohibited.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Wed, December 18

On Wednesday, Pleasant Mountain shared a video to Facebook and Instagram showing the lift getting load tested. Check out the interesting video here: facebook.com

BigRock Mountain:

As of Mon, October 21

On Monday, BigRock posted some photos of their new chair getting a load test with boxes filled with water to simulate people. You can also see some technicians from Doppelmayr working on the programming side of the new Doppelmayr Connect system.

Lost Valley:

As of Fri, November 22

On Friday, Lost Valley posted a photo showing the final concrete poor of the season, the bottom terminal.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

While this week gave us a little bit of new snow, we did receive some rain… you know, just to keep things interesting. On a better note, we’re now in a cold front that expected to stay few days. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page to be the first to know about opening and snowmaking information.

Weather:

Saturday kicks off Christmas Vacation Week and it’s looking like a cold one. Make sure to look out for your fellow skiers, especially those young rippers, as frostbite could happen. Check in with the Mountain Lift Status page as the cold front means great snowmaking weather. Keep an eye out for new lifts and new terrain!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	20°	16°	6°
Low:	10°	4°	-2°

Merry Christmas!

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Overdraft (Sunday River)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Hill Climb at Black Mountain:

The first Hill Climb of the season is happening tomorrow, Saturday, December 14 at Black Mountain! Just a reminder: you must register on line in order to participate. There will be no day of race registrations. Register online and learn more about this event by clicking the link below.

skiblackmountain.org

Sunday River’s Winterfest Weekend:

Celebrate Sunday River’s birthday with Winterfest Weekend, taking place from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15. Learn more and see the schedule for Saturday below.

sundayriver.com

Christmas Vacation Week:

Start planning for a great week in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Christmas Vacation Week page. This is your one-stop-shop for all things happening at your mountain. With daily event information, and other things to get you prepared and safe, check it out at the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Opening Days:

With the days getting shorter and the new month in the calendar, everyone is thinking about getting back on snow. For some, that was yesterday, for most, it will be either later in this month or in December. Keep an eye on these opening dates:

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Please Note: Due to lift construction, hiking at Pleasant Mountain is currently prohibited.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Mon, November 18

On Monday, Pleasant Mountain shared a photo to Facebook showing the progress on their new race building, but also showed the work being done on the lower terminal. This is really starting to look like a lift!

BigRock Mountain:

As of Mon, October 21

On Monday, BigRock posted some photos of their new chair getting a load test with boxes filled with water to simulate people. You can also see some technicians from Doppelmayr working on the programming side of the new Doppelmayr Connect system.

Lost Valley:

As of Fri, November 22

On Friday, Lost Valley posted a photo showing the final concrete poor of the season, the bottom terminal.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

This week we all got flashbacks from last December when everything was wiped out due to rain. While we didn’t get 6-8 inches of the bad stuff, it was enough to throw a wrench into the snowmaker’s plans. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page to be the first to know about opening and snowmaking information.

Weather:

After that slight hiccup, snowmakers have once again returned to the hill to resurface everything and return the trails to tip-top shape. Check in with the Mountain Lift Status page as the cold front means great snowmaking weather. Keep an eye out for new lifts and new terrain!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	18°	18°	28°
Low:	10°	5°	2°

Thank you, Snowmakers!

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Silver Doctor (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! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Holiday Auction at Titcomb:

Join the friendly people from Titcomb Mountain in Farmington at the Elk’s Lodge for their annual Holiday Auction on Friday, December 6. Starting at 5pm, a $10 cover charge gets you access to appetizers and a drink coupon. Learn more by clicking the link below.

facebook.com

Pleasant Mountain Opening Tomorrow:

Pleasant Mountain is opening tomorrow, Saturday, December 7 with two lifts bringing skiers and riders to 3 trails. The Pine Quad and the Rabbit Run Triple will start the season at 9:30am, with skiing on the Pine Slope, Happiness Is, and Rabbit Run. Catch the full report below.

pleasantmountain.com

Demo Day At Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will be offering a Demo Day tomorrow, Satuday, Decmeber 7. For a small fee, you can test out various skis from Völkl, Atomic, Stöckli, Nordica, VAN DEER, Blizzard, Winterstick, and more. Get in on the action by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Santa Sunday:

Join Sunday River and over 200 other Santas as they cruise down South Ridge to support a great cause. All the proceeds from Santa Sunday go to the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area. Learn more and sign up by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Hill Climb At Black Mountain:

Ever wanted to race your snowmobile up Black Mountain? Now you can! On Saturday, December 14, Black Mountain of Maine is hosting their first Hill Climb of the season. Learn more about this energetic event by clicking the link below.

skiblackmountain.org

Sunday River’s Winterfest Weekend:

Celebrate Sunday River’s birthday with Winterfest Weekend, taking place from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15. Learn more and see the schedule for Saturday below.

sundayriver.com

Christmas Vacation Week:

Start planning for a great week in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Christmas Vacation Week page. This is your one-stop-shop for all things happening at your mountain. With daily event information, and other things to get you prepared and safe, check it out at the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Opening Days:

With the days getting shorter and the new month in the calendar, everyone is thinking about getting back on snow. For some, that was yesterday, for most, it will be either later in this month or in December. Keep an eye on these opening dates:

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Please Note: Due to lift construction, hiking at Pleasant Mountain is currently prohibited.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Mon, November 18

On Monday, Pleasant Mountain shared a photo to Facebook showing the progress on their new race building, but also showed the work being done on the lower terminal. This is really starting to look like a lift!

BigRock Mountain:

As of Mon, October 21

On Monday, BigRock posted some photos of their new chair getting a load test with boxes filled with water to simulate people. You can also see some technicians from Doppelmayr working on the programming side of the new Doppelmayr Connect system.

Lost Valley:

As of Fri, November 22

On Friday, Lost Valley posted a photo showing the final concrete poor of the season, the bottom terminal.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

What a great week to be a Maine skier! The cold temps stayed, allowing for maximum efficiency for snow guns, providing great late-week expansions. The natural snow also helped, with storms dropping upwards of a foot of new snow. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page to be the first to know about opening and snowmaking information.

Weather:

The snow party isn’t over yet, as we’re forecasting upwards of 4 inches of new snow for Sunday morning. Plus, early next week looks great for more natural snow. Check in with the Mountain Lift Status page as more snow paired with cold snowmaking weather means new lifts and new terrain!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	22°	17°	29°
Low:	8°	8°	14°

Two new mountains open – are you there?

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Sunday Punch (Sunday River)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Sugarloaf Opens Tomorrow:

Sugarloaf will open for the season on Saturday, November 23 at 8:30am. The Superquad will be taking skiers and riders to Tote Road and Pinch. See the full mountain report by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Looking For A Rangeley Double Chair:

Hey Mainely Skiers! I’ve been looking for a chair from Saddleback’s Rangeley Double pretty much since they removed the lift in 2020. I would love to find one that matches the following description:

• Intact (Nothing was destroyed)
• Not altered in any way (looks like it could be put back on the line)
• Safety Bar is still functional on the chair

If you or someone you know is selling a chair, please email me using the email below. Thank you so much!! – Keegan

mainelyskiing@gmail.com

Pre-Season Rail Jam:

The crew at Lost Valley pulled some snow from a generous neighbor, The Robinson Arena, to build a rail jam starting at 5:00 pm. Click the link below to register.

lostvalleyski.com

Film Night at Black Mountain:

Black Mountain of Maine will be hosting a film night tonight in the base lodge starting at 7:30pm. Pizza, popcorn, and beverages are available. Learn more and see the trailer by clicking the link below.

skiblackmountain.org

Updated Pleasant Mountain Trail Map:

Pleasant Mountain recently shared their updated trail map for the 2024-25 ski season which includes the new Summit Express. See the map for yourself as well as our full Pleasant Mountain guide by clicking the link below:

mainelyskiing.com/pleasant-mountain-guide

New Lights At BigRock:

BigRock is now shining thanks to a grant that allowed them to install over 200 LED lights on the mountain, changing the game for both skiing and the economic side. See the drone video on their facebook, linked below.

facebook.com/bigrock

Eaton Mountain Won’t Open This Season:

In a Facebook post made on Tuesday, November 10, the ski area shared an update on the mountain. In that update, they announced that the mountain, which is located in Skowhegan and is serviced by two handle tow lifts, won’t operate this season. They hope that they will be able to open next season.

Next summer, they are planning to launch a new website and will have updates about things going on at the hill and the possible return of snowtubing and skiing along with other activities. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the small hill. If you can do anything to help the mountain, reach out to them through Facebook (@EatonMountain)

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Opening Days:

With the days getting shorter and the new month in the calendar, everyone is thinking about getting back on snow. For some, that was yesterday, for most, it will be either later in this month or in December. Keep an eye on these opening dates:

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Please Note: Due to lift construction, hiking at Pleasant Mountain is currently prohibited.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Mon, November 18

On Monday, Pleasant Mountain shared a photo to Facebook showing the progress on their new race building, but also showed the work being done on the lower terminal. This is really starting to look like a lift!

BigRock Mountain:

As of Mon, October 21

On Monday, BigRock posted some photos of their new chair getting a load test with boxes filled with water to simulate people. You can also see some technicians from Doppelmayr working on the programming side of the new Doppelmayr Connect system.

Lost Valley:

As of Wed, November 13

On Wednesday, Lost Valley posted some photos showing that the new lift’s towers have been set into place.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

After welcoming Sunday River last week, we turn our attention to Sugarloaf. Tomorrow, Sugarloaf will open, being the second resort in Maine to open for the 2024/25 ski season. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page because after the ra*n passes, more resorts should start firing up their guns!

Weather:

While today isn’t ideal for skiing, we’re tracking a very cold front that’s moving up and into our region very soon. Saturday’s storm could bring upwards of 6 inches of snow. Keep an eye on the Mountain Lift Status page as cold temps and snow mean new lifts!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	41°	38°	34°
Low:	35°	33°	28°

Who’s headed to Sugarloaf tomorrow?

– Keegan

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: T2 (Sunday River)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

Official Start To Ski Season:

On Thursday, Sunday River opened for the 2024-25 ski season. This one makes their 65th season. The fun kicked off at 9:00 am on their Locke Mountain Triple. Downloading is required but it’s great to get back on the hill! See the photos below.

facebook.com/sundayriver

Looking For A Rangeley Double Chair:

Hey Mainely Skiers! I’ve been looking for a chair from Saddleback’s Rangeley Double pretty much since they removed the lift in 2020. I would love to find one that matches the following description:

• Intact (Nothing was destroyed)
• Not altered in any way (looks like it could be put back on the line)
• Safety Bar is still functional on the chair

If you or someone you know is selling a chair, please email me using the email below. Thank you so much!! – Keegan

mainelyskiing@gmail.com

Live Auction At Black Mountain:

Don’t miss the Live Auction happening at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford! Taking place tomorrow at the base lodge at 6:00, doors open at 5:00pm. With big items such as UMaine Hockey Premium Pkg for 4, a groomer ride at BMOM, and more! See the full list below.

skiblackmountain.org

Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Sale:

The Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Sale is happening at the Yarmouth High School on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. With the ability to buy and sell ski gear, participate in the ski swap, and purchase other items related to skiing, don’t miss it!

yarmouthskiclub.org

Black Mountain Snowmaking:

Snowmaking at Black Mountain has once again commenced with guns firing on the Lower Androscoggin Trail. While we’re still far away from their opening, keep in mind the Snowmobile climb that happens in early December.

Updated Pleasant Mountain Trail Map:

Pleasant Mountain recently shared their updated trail map for the 2024-25 ski season which includes the new Summit Express. See the map for yourself as well as our full Pleasant Mountain guide by clicking the link below:

mainelyskiing.com/pleasant-mountain-guide

Eaton Mountain Won’t Open This Season:

In a Facebook post made on Tuesday, November 10, the ski area shared an update on the mountain. In that update, they announced that the mountain, which is located in Skowhegan and is serviced by two handle tow lifts, won’t operate this season. They hope that they will be able to open next season.

Next summer, they are planning to launch a new website and will have updates about things going on at the hill and the possible return of snowtubing and skiing along with other activities. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the small hill. If you can do anything to help the mountain, reach out to them through Facebook (@EatonMountain)

Season Pass Sale:

All of the resorts have their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Opening Days:

With the days getting shorter and the new month in the calendar, everyone is thinking about getting back on snow. For some, that was yesterday, for most, it will be either later in this month or in December. Keep an eye on these opening dates:

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

BigRock To Offer Wednesday Night Skiing:

For those who live in the area, BigRock recently announced they will be expanding their night skiing operations to now include Wednesday. They will be spinning lifts from 2pm-8pm every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Purchase your pass now!

mainelyskiing.com/season-passes

Statewide Lift Construction:

Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.

Please Note: Due to lift construction, hiking at Pleasant Mountain is currently prohibited.

Pleasant Mountain:

As of Tues, November 12

On Tuesday, Pleasant Mountain shared a photo to Facebook showing the cable being spliced together. The knot has been tied and could start getting chairs on the line any day now as the terminal stucture is in place.

BigRock Mountain:

As of Mon, October 21

On Monday, BigRock posted some photos of their new chair getting a load test with boxes filled with water to simulate people. You can also see some technicians from Doppelmayr working on the programming side of the new Doppelmayr Connect system.

Lost Valley:

As of Wed, November 13

On Wednesday, Lost Valley posted some photos showing that the new lift’s towers have been set into place.

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

On Tuesday night, snowmakers from Sugarloaf got ready with snowmaking on Narrow Gauge and around the SuperQuad.With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

Last Chair:

We’ve made it to another ski season here in Maine! A HUGE shoutout to the team at Sunday River for getting us back on snow – we missed it! Keep an eye on our Resort Status page because more resorts are firing up their snowmaking equipment!

Weather:

The forecast is showing more of the same going into the first weekend of the Ski Season. Keep an eye on the Mountain Lift Status page as more lifts could be opening very soon!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	43°	39°	42°
Low:	25°	33°	33°

Here’s to the 2024-25 Ski Season!

– Keegan