207 – Mainely Skiing

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 19, 2024)

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:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	0 / 68	0%
Sugarloaf	109 / 176	62%
Sunday River Reopening Tomorrow	0 / 139	0%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Haywire (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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
’24 East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf	April 20	April 20	One Day
Smalls To The Wall @ Smalls Falls	April 20	April 20	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 21	April 21	One Day
Saddleback Mountain Season Pass Prices Increase	April 22	April 22	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 27	April 27	One Day
Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Pleasant Mountain Season Pass Prices Incrase	April 30	April 30	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 12	May 12	One Day

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:

Do you have what it takes to be the best in the East? Head over to Sugarloaf on Saturday, April 20, for their annual pond skimming championship. Learn more about this event by visiting their website below.

sugarloaf.com

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Season Pass Holder BBQ at Sugarloaf:

If you’re a season pass holder at Sugarloaf, make sure you stop by the base area on Sunday, April 21, for their annual Pass Holder BBQ. Learn more by clicking the link below!

sugarloaf.com

Smalls To The Wall 2024:

Don’t miss Smalls To The Wall on Saturday, April 20. This impressive event features a lineup of professional kayakers racing down Smalls Falls. For more information about this year’s event, head over to their Facebook page, linked below.

facebook.com

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Going Up Is Getting Faster:

This week, Pleasant Mountain announced The Summit Express. After 86 years, the mountain will finally add a high-speed, detachable quad to their lift lineup. The lift, which is a Doppelmayr refurbished High-Speed Quad, will take skiers and riders up to the top in under 5 minutes. The lift came from Sunday River’s Jordan Express lift and will be installed this summer.

Read all the stats about this exciting lift on their website.

pleasantmountain.com

NEW 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

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A More Comfortable Ride:

BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill will be installing a brand new Doppelmayr Quad this summer. The new lift, which will have the same name as the double that currently sits in its place, will be called Gemini. BigRock started fundraising for the project back in 2021 but has secured enough for the payment to Doppelmayr. The surveying took place last summer, and construction is expected to start in the spring.

Read more on this project and donate to help BigRock make the Northern Maine ski experience even better on their website below.

bigrockmaine.com

Season Pass Sale:

Many resorts have already made 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

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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

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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:

As Saddleback’s last chair was sent up the Rangeley Quad on Sunday, that left two ski resorts left: Sugarloaf and Sunday River. As part of their spring operating hours, they were closed Tuesday through Friday but will reopen this weekend. See the resort status for all the important information!

Weather:

The corn is ready as this past week we saw sunny skies and warm temps. When out on the hill. always be ready for spring conditions. Check the mountain lift status page before heading up to the mountain, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com

Don’t forget the Gore-Tex!

– Keegan

April 19, 2024

Celebrating 5 Years

March marks 5 years since I started Mainely Skiing. Since 2019, we’ve steadily grown to be one of the top Maine recreation websites. However, we’re not done growing. Read all about our history and ideas for the future below!

Our New Logo

That’s right, you read that correctly. This new logo has been in the works since December, and I am so excited to show you what we’ve come up with. Now that we are more than just skiing, I wanted a logo that showed more than just the winter activities we love so much.

The Mountains represent the M and the S is the ski trail, river, hiking path, and more!

History

Since being founded in March of 2019, Mainely Skiing has seen some major improvements. From mountain guides to live lift status and so much more, check out our history!

Thank You!

I want to thank everyone who has supported Mainely Skiing by sharing the website with friends and family, engaging on social media, signing up for the email list, and purchasing merchandise. We can’t do it without you.

The best is yet to come!

– Keegan

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March 3, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 1, 2024)

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:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	41 / 68	60%
Sugarloaf	50 / 176	29%
Sunday River	81 / 139	58%
Pleasant Mountain	31 / 47	66%

Trail of the Day: King’s Landing (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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 10	March 20	Every Wednesday
WinterKids Downhill 24 @ Sugarloaf	February 29	March 1	Two Days
Rangeley XC Loppet @ RLTC	March 2	March 2	One Day
Girls Ride Day @ Sugarloaf	March 2	March 2	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Saddleback	March 3	March 3	One Day
Eddy & Betty Dinner @ Sunday River	March 5	March 5	One Day
Banked Slalom @ Sugarloaf	March 9	March 9	One Day
Cardboard Box Race @ Pleasant Mountain	March 9	March 9	One Day
Rangeley Moose Dash Snowshoe 5K @ RLTC	March 10	March 10	One Day
2nd. Annual Back To The Banks @ Saddleback	March 16	March 16	One Day
Annual Mattress Race @ Pleasant Mountain	March 16	March 16	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Mt. Abram	March 16	March 16	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Pleasant Mountain	March 17	March 17	One Day
Inferno @ Sugarloaf	March 23	March 23	One Day
Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain	March 23	March 23	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Sunday River	March 24	March 24	One Day
Bust ‘N’ Burn @ Sunday River	March 29	March 31	Three Days

Girls Ride Day:

Come out to Sugarloaf on Saturday, March 2, for the third annual Girls Ride Day hosted by the Girls Trip Adventure Co., A day of fun for girls who snowboard. Learn more about Girls Trip Adventure Co. below.

thegirlstripadventureco.com

WinterKids Family Days:

Join the WinterKids Family for their own Family Days at local Maine ski mountains coming up soon! Get all the important information on their website: winterkids.org

Saddleback – March 3
Mt. Abram – March 16
Pleasant Mountain – March 17
Sunday River – March 24

Banked Slalom at Sugarloaf:

Come on out and join the greater Sugarloaf snowboard community for the 13th Annual Sugarloaf Banked Slalom event. Nothing quite beats hanging out with 200+ of your local New England buds at Sugarloaf for one of the top East Coast, snowboard-only events. Snowboarders will unite to celebrate the growth of the sport. Sign up now:

sugarloaf.com

USASA Slopestyle At Saddleback:

Watch as some of New England’s best young skiers go head-to-head for top honors at this USASA Slopestyle Competition on Wheeler Slope Park built by the Saddleback Terrain Parks crew. Show up and watch this awesome event on Saturday, March 9. This event is sold out for USASA-registered skiers only. Learn more below:

saddlebackmaine.com

2nd Annual Back To The Banks:

Saddleback will host their second annual Back To The Banks, a banked slalom event on Lower Grey Ghost on Saturday, March 16. Please note, this event is only open to snowboarders or people who use snow skates. For more information and to sign up, click the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

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Saddleback Ski Patrol Auction:

Come out and support the Saddleback Ski Patrol on Saturday, March 23 in the Saddleback Base Lodge. There will be a silent auction happening all day and a live auction starting at 5:30pm in the fireside room. For all the important info, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

If you’re still in the Christmas spirit or you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, there are a number of various dates for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Rangeley. Don’t miss out on making those memories before the season ends! For more info and dates, see the full schedule below!

• Saturday, February 24th (February Break)
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th

Total Solar Eclipse:

The Total Solar Eclipse will come through Maine on Monday, April 8th, 2024. It looks like BigRock Mountain and Big Moose Mountain will be right in the middle of the path. Saddleback and Sugarloaf will get some time in the darkness as well. As we get closer to April, we will start sharing some events coming from these mountains.

mainelyskiing.com/events

Bust ‘N’ Burn:

Prepare to witness history reborn. After a decade’s wait, Bust ‘N’ Burn triumphantly returns to Sunday River, reigniting the heart-pounding legacy of the freestyle competition. Hosted by Donny Friggin Pelletier, you won’t want to miss this event. Learn more below:

sundayriver.com

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

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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

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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:

We started the week off great; however, Mother Nature had other plans for us. Sadly, we ended the week with rain and strong winds, which closed some ski areas and seriously affected others. Pray for snow, Mainely Skiers – we need it!

Weather:

After the rain and intense wind this week, the ski areas are still recovering. Sadly, it’s not getting any better. We’re looking at ra*n on Saturday, and those warm temps will carry over into Sunday, making for difficult grooming conditions. Today or later in the day on Sunday, would be the better times to go skiing this weekend. Now more than ever, we need snow dances! For the current lift status, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Time to put on the Gore-Tex!

– Keegan

March 1, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (February 16, 2024)

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:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	54 / 68	79%
Sugarloaf	97 / 176	56%
Sunday River	98 / 139	71%
Pleasant Mountain	29 / 47	62%

Trail of the Day: Red 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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 10	March 20	Every Wednesday
February Vacation Week	February 19	February 23	Five Days
February Fireworks @ Sugarloaf	February 20	February 20	One Day
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day
WinterKids Downhill 24 @ Sugarloaf	February 29	March 1	Two Days

February Break Fun:

Remember, as February Break approaches we want to give you the best all-in-one events calendar for every mountain throughout vacation. While this is sent in the email every week, you can always see the most current info by going to our events page. Click here for more: mainelyskiing.com/events

Sat, Feb. 17:

Slopeside Fire Dancing at Sunday River
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
Chris Goodenough @ Black Mountain

Sun, Feb. 18:

9th Annual Winterpalooza in Rangeley
Après Music Series: Ryan McCalmon at Saddleback
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
Noel & Don @ Black Mountain
Bea Wee Lollipop Race at Saddleback

Mon, Feb 19:

President’s Day
February Fireworks at Sugarloaf

Tues, Feb 20:

West Mountain Celebration at Sugarloaf
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
Sparks Art Critter Encounter at Sunday River
WinterKids Family Day at Black Mountain
Winterstick Snowboard Demo Day at Saddleback

Wed, Feb 21:

Eddy & Betty Dinner at Sunday River
Racing With The Moon at Pleasant Mountain
WinterKids Family Day at Mt. Abram

Thurs, Feb 22:

Climb For Community at Sugarloaf
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley

Fri, Feb 23:

February Fest at Saddleback
GeeWhiz Grom Slopestyle Open at Saddleback
Friday Night Live Music at Pleasant Mountain
Storybook Snowshoe at Sugarloaf

Sat, Feb 24:

CVA Scholarship Bash @ Sugarloaf
Après Music Series: Unknown Legend at Saddleback
Adam Brenton at Black Mountain
Slopeside Fire Dancing at Sunday River
Eddy & Betty Dinner at Sunday River
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley

Sun, Feb 25:

Bea Wee Lollipop Race at Saddleback
Free Sleigh Rides at Black Mountain
WinterKids Family Day at Titcomb Mountain
Byron Glaus at Black Mountain

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

WinterKids Downhill 24:

Help raise money for families in need by participating in Sugarloaf and WinetKids Downhill 24. Happening from February 29, to March 1. To register and learn more about this special opportunity to ski around the clock, click the link below!

winterkids.org

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Bucksaw Express:

Sugarloaf’s newest lift and biggest expansion since the SuperQuad, Bucksaw Express opened today. Get to the west side for all the new trails. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

If you’re still in the Christmas spirit or you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, there are a number of various dates for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Rangeley. Don’t miss out on making those memories before the season ends! For more info and dates, see the full schedule below!

• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th (February Break)
• Thursday, February 22nd (February Break)
• Saturday, February 24th (February Break)
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th

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

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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

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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:

With the opening of Bucksaw Express, we’re looking good rolling into the weekend. Sadly, we watched some rain cause some problems early in the week, but the cold temps allowed groomers to get out and till up the ice, turning it into perfect corduroy.

Weather:

The temps are looking more like winter as we kick off February vacation. Don’t let the cloudy skies wreck your fun, bring the low-light goggles and some layers for warmth. We’re also eyeing some snow in the long-range forecast, so keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! For the current lift status, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Pack your low-light goggles.

– Keegan

February 16, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 19, 2024)

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:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	63 / 68	92%
Sugarloaf	117 / 176	69%
Sunday River	101 / 139	72%
Pleasant Mountain	31 / 47	70%

Trail of the Day: Broccoli Garden Glades (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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 10	March 20	Every Wednesday
Hill Climb @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 19	January 19	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Mt. Abram	January 20	January 20	One Day
Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 20	January 20	One Day
Snodeo Weekend In Rangeley	January 25	January 28	Four Days
Sugarloaf Charity Summit	January 27	January 27	One Day
Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC	January 28	January 28	One Day
IFSA Junior Freeride @ Saddleback	January 28	January 28	One Day
USASA Rail Jam @ Saddleback	January 28	January 28	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
WinterKids Family Day @ BigRock	February 4	February 4	One Day
Fat Bike Race @ Sugarloaf Outdoor Center	February 11	February 11	One Day
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine:

Happening at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, January 20, the Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

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WinterKids Downhill 24:

Help raise money for families in need by participating in Sugarloaf and WinetKids Downhill 24. Happening from February 29, to March 1. To register and learn more about this special opportunity to ski around the clock, click the link below!

winterkids.org

Rangeley’s Snodeo Weekend:

While this is an event for the other popular winter activity in Rangeley, we’re talking about it due to the scale of the event. Rangeley’s Snodeo Weekend kicks off on Thursday, January 25, and runs through Sunday, January 28. With lots of festivities happening near or around the trails, including fireworks and a snowmobile parade, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more by clicking the link below!

rangeleysnowmobile.com

WinterKids Family Day @ Mt. Abram:

Join the WinterKids families at Mt. Abram for a day of fun! Happening on Saturday, January 20, you won’t want to miss it! With discounted tickets through the WinterKids app, ski the fresh snow for less! Please note: WinterKids App Family Membership is required to take advantage of special offers on this Family Day.

winterkids.org

Sugarloaf Charity Summit:

The Sugarloaf Charity Summit, Sugarloaf’s premier fundraising event, provides an opportunity for Sugarloafers, old and new, to join forces in the fight against cancer. Their efforts to raise a mountain of money have been going strong for 24 years and you can join them on January 27, 2024. Learn more below!

sugarloafcharitysummit.org

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Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

The Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are back in Downtown Rangeley. See the full schedule below!

• Saturday, January 20th
• Saturday, January 27th
• Saturday, February 3rd
• Saturday, February 10th
• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th
• Thursday, February 22nd
• Saturday, February 24th
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th

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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

Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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

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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:

What a great week to be a skier in Maine. On Tuesday, Mother Nature gifted us with over 10” of fresh, light snow. Resorts doubled or even tripled their trail counts, due to the scale. With this weekend remaining cold, that snow isn’t going anywhere. Tips up!

Weather:

With the cold front that has moved into Maine sticking around for another couple of days, the snow we got on Tuesday is still doing great and the conditons are amazing. Plus, we’re currently eyeing a couple storms coming next week with some snow. Keep doing those snow dances! For current lift status, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Love that fresh snow!

– Keegan

January 19, 2024

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!

mainelyskiing.com

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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.

mainelyskiing.com

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.

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:

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 (July 14, 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 Bike Park Now Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park has been open for around a month now, but last week, they announced the grand opening of their lift-serviced downhill.

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

Know Be”fore” You Go:

Time to tee off, Mainely Skiers! All golf courses are open and looking good. Your location tells you a lot about where you’re next round will be played, but I can assure you that where ever you go, you’ll have a great time out on the course. When outside, remember to bring sunscreen, bug spray, water, and tick repellent. It’s also a good idea to wear pants to protect yourself against ticks. Do tick checks often and always.

mainelyskiing.com/golfing

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
BiKaRu Race in Rangeley	August 13	August 13	One Day
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

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

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

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

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 January – early February 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.

In a Facebook post by Bruce Bicknell to the Unofficial Sugarloaf Facebook Group, you can see the progress already taking place over on West Mountain. To learn more, click the link below.

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 isn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. 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:

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 Farmington, Farmington Falls, Jay, Wilton, and more. Drive safe, Mainely Skiers!

Weather:

It’s looking like another electrified weekend – and sadly, I don’t mean that being exciting. We’re looking another weekend of rain and possible T-Storms happening all weekend. Here’s to hoping we get a few hours each day to get things done and get outside.

Have a happy and safe weekend!

– Keegan

July 14, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 12, 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!

Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Date:

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

sugarloaf.com

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sugarloaf Marathon	May 14	May 14	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 14	May 14	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day	May 26	May 26	One Day
Memorial Day Weekend	May 27	May 29	Three Days
5th Annual Rangeley Birding Festival	June 9	June 11	Three Days
Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge	June 22	June 22	One Day
42nd Annual Sugarloaf Ski Club Classic Golf Tournament	June 23	June 23	One Day
Sunday River Mini Mountain Challenge	June 23	June 23	One Day
12/OC Band @ Saddleback	July 5	July 5	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day

Sugarloaf Marathon:

The Sugarloaf Marathon is an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon. We are certified by the United States Track and Field Association (USATF) as an official sanctioned event. Over the years the Sugarloaf Marathon has become extremely popular among running enthusiasts from around the world. With a strict limit of 2,000 participants, this race will sell out. In 2018, 30.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon making Sugarloaf the fastest course in Maine and one of the top in the nation.

Located in the mountains of Western Maine, the Sugarloaf Marathon follows scenic route 27 as it winds through the Bigelow Mountain range and follows the Carrabassett River. The course starts in the town of Eustis, travels through Carrabassett Valley and finishes in the town of Kingfield. The first 5 miles of the race are relatively flat, miles 5-10 consist of rolling hills with a steady two-mile climb at mile 8. The last 16 miles has a gradual decent with an elevation loss of 980 feet. Marathon runners continue to record personal-best times while racing Sugarloaf.

Marathon Start Address:
Cathedral Pines Campground
945 Arnold Trail
Eustis, ME 04936

Marathon Start Time:
7:00am – Runners and walkers will start at the same time. We ask that walkers start in the far back of the pack.

Sugarloaf 15K
The Sugarloaf 15K takes place on the last half of the marathon course, starting in Carrabassett Valley and following the Carrabassett River to the town of Kingfield. The course has an elevation loss of 300 feet from start to finish. The course stays on scenic Route 27 with no turns or intersections until the finish line.

15K Start Address:
Ayotte’s Country Store
1215 Carrabassett Drive
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

15K Start Time:
7:30am – Runners and walkers will start at the same time. We ask that walkers start in the far back of the pack.

Finish Location:
West Kingfield Road Ballfield
832 West Kingfield Road Kingfield, ME 04947

For more information, click the link below:

sugarloaf.com

BIG News From Sunday River:

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

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

As most of the Maine Mountain Region recovers from the torrential rain which caused flooding, please be cautious when traveling as roads are still being worked on.

Weather:

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

Good Luck Marathon Runners!

– Keegan

May 12, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 28, 2023)

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:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	0 / 68	0%
Sugarloaf	95 / 162	59%
Sunday River	0 / 139	0%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Tote Road (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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sugarloaf’s Closing Day	May 1	May 1	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon	May 14	May 14	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 14	May 14	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day	May 26	May 26	One Day
Memorial Day Weekend	May 27	May 29	Three Days
5th Annual Rangeley Birding Festival	June 9	June 11	Three Days
Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge	June 22	June 22	One Day
42nd Annual Sugarloaf Ski Club Classic Golf Tournament	June 23	June 23	One Day
Sunday River Mini Mountain Challenge	June 23	June 23	One Day
12/OC Band @ Saddleback	July 5	July 5	One Day
Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf	October 1	October 1	One Day
Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback	October 7	October 7	One Day

Closing Dates:

These warm temps sure are nice but it doesn’t help the snow pack. Take a look at the tentative closing dates for the big three.

Mountain	Closing Date
Saddleback	April 14
Sugarloaf	May 1
Sunday River	April 23

BIG News From Sunday River:

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

sundayriver.com

King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

The King Of The Mountain Hill Climb is taking place on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22. This two-day event is presented by Hight Family of Dealerships, BOSS Power Equipment, and WIN Waste Innovations. There is no more spots available in any race. Spectators are welcome! Click the link below for more information on this event.

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

We’re in the final stretch of the 2022-23 ski season. Go get after it and make the most of the great conditions. Soak up the sun and enjoy the corn harvest. Just save some for the rest of us 😉

If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this season, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

It’s Sugarloaf’s closing day weekend. Get out and enjoy the sunshine and warm temps. It will be another corn harvest.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing as the spring goes on. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Make the most of it!

– Keegan

April 28, 2023

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 31, 2023)

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:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	67 / 68	99%
Sugarloaf	151 / 162	93%
Sunday River	131 / 139	94%
Pleasant Mountain	25 / 47	53%

Trail of the Day: Gondi Line (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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Lollipop Races @ Saddleback	January 1	April 2	Every Sunday
Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River	March 31	April 2	3 Days
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest	April 6	April 9	4 Days
Rewind & Grind Rail Jam	April 7	April 7	One Day
Saddleback Spring Bash	April 8	April 8	One Day
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 15	April 15	One Day
King Of The Mountain: Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 21	April 22	2 Days

Spring Bash At Saddleback:

Don’t miss Spring Bash happening April 7-8th. See the full event rundown below and make sure you’ve added these to your calendar

Friday, April 7

Rewind & Grind Rail Jam (4-6pm) – Get Spring Bash 2023 started by grinding the steel! This is a FREE rail jam, open to the public, to both skiers and riders. DJ Eric from AudiblEvents will be spinning some tracks on the deck while everyone throws down. Come ride and watch!

Saturday, April 8

Pond Skim (12-1pm) – Come watch or participate in this unique experience of skiing on non-frozen snow.
BBQ on Deck (12:30-1:30pm) – Enjoy a cookout following the pond skim.
Motor Booty Affair (4-6pm) – The best way to end the day. Get your groove on with Motor Booty Affair either in the lodge or on the deck depending on the weather.

BIG News From Sunday River:

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

sundayriver.com

King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

The King Of The Mountain Hill Climb is taking place on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22. This two-day event is presented by Hight Family of Dealerships, BOSS Power Equipment, and WIN Waste Innovations. There is no more spots available in any race. Spectators are welcome! Click the link below for more information on this event.

saddlebackmaine.com

Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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 some snow on Thursday, this serves as a mid-week refresh for those trails. Get out while the gettin’ is still good!

If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

March has really been active with the snow. Saddleback is reporting 64” of snow in just March alone. Keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers. It’s paying off! Sadly, we’re looking at some not-so-favorable conditions on Sunday.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing throughout the day and onto the weekend. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Think Snow, Less Rain.

– Keegan

March 31, 2023

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	29	41	49
Low:	19	34	35

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	20	23	23
Low:	13	4	13

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	13	9	11
Low:	-5	4	2

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

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	77	81	74
Low:	62	64	65

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Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Haywire (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:

Season Pass Holder BBQ at Sugarloaf:

Smalls To The Wall 2024:

Going Up Is Getting Faster:

NEW Featured Events Page:

A More Comfortable Ride:

Season Pass Sale:

Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Our New Logo

History

Thank You!

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: King’s Landing (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Girls Ride Day:

WinterKids Family Days:

Banked Slalom at Sugarloaf:

USASA Slopestyle At Saddleback:

2nd Annual Back To The Banks:

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

Saddleback Ski Patrol Auction:

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

Total Solar Eclipse:

Bust ‘N’ Burn:

Skier Services:

Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Red Devil (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

February Break Fun:

Sat, Feb. 17:

Sun, Feb. 18:

Mon, Feb 19:

Tues, Feb 20:

Wed, Feb 21:

Thurs, Feb 22:

Fri, Feb 23:

Sat, Feb 24:

Sun, Feb 25:

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

WinterKids Downhill 24:

Bucksaw Express:

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

Skier Services:

Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Broccoli Garden Glades (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine:

WinterKids Downhill 24:

Rangeley’s Snodeo Weekend:

WinterKids Family Day @ Mt. Abram:

Sugarloaf Charity Summit:

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

Skier Services:

Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Saddleback Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

We Have Snow:

Upcoming Events:

Maine Hall of Fame: