Tag: BigRock

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 12, 2025)

    Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

    Maine Foliage Report:

    The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

    (AUGUSTA, Maine) – With the first signs of autumn arriving in Maine, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is pleased to announce the official start of the 2025 foliage season, tracked and reported by DACF Fall Foliage Spokesperson Gale Ross.

    This Week’s Foliage Outlook

    Northern Maine (zones 6 and 7) typically peaks in late September through early October. Central and western Maine follow around Indigenous Peoples’ Day, with coastal and southern regions reaching peak conditions in mid-to-late October.

    “Although this summer’s drought may temper vibrancy and shorten the season in some areas, Maine will still deliver beautiful color statewide. Weather in the coming weeks will play the biggest role, as cool nights, warm sunny days, and shorter daylight drive the color change,” said Ross.

    Upcoming Events:

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

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4October 12Every Fri-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackSeptember 6October 5Every Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverSeptember 6October 12Every Sat-Sun
    Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 20September 21Two Days
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day
    Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & WellnessSeptember 27September 27One Day
    Flannel Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 27September 28Two Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant MountainSeptember 27October 12Every Weekend
    Oktoberfest @ SaddlebackOctober 4October 4One Day
    Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday RiverOctober 4October 5Two Days
    Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 10October 10One Day
    Annual BBQ Atop Quill HillOctober 11October 11One Day
    41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday RiverOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sunday River Fall FestOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sugarloaf Homecoming WeekendOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 18October 18One Day

    New Lift Delivery At Titcomb:

    Titcomb posted a video to Facebook this week sharing some new components that are showing up for the new Doppelmayr T-Bar. See the video by clicking the link below.

    facebook.com

    Sugarloaf’s Busy Summer:

    Sugarloaf has had a busy summer. With work being done all throughout the mountain. Crews have been hard at work replacing the haul rope for the SuperQuad. While some speculate this work is being done because there won’t be a replacement anytime soon, the real answer is that a haul rope has a lifespan and the cable is at the end of it’s safe timeline. Snowmaking has also been busy working on upgrading the main lines to 20″ pipes, they added a fourth booster pump at the mid-mountain pump house, and adding new snowmaking lines of some other trails. Check it out below.

    facebook.com

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    Big Moose Mountain Started Trail Trimming:

    Big Moose Mountain in Greenville has been very busy these last few days. Crews have been hard at work trimming the upper mountain trails. You can help donate to this great cause by using the link below.

    skibigmoose.com

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

    Swig and Swing:

    Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

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    Last Chair:

    Cool weather is here. We have the first fall foliage report of the season. That familiar smell all of us know and love is coming back. We’re full steam ahead into the fall season, and this week showed us that it’s closer than we think.

    Weather:

    With the bright sunny days ahead and cooler temps, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the different activities that might have been too hot during the peak of summer. Start your trip by planning everything you can do in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Summer Activities page.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:66°   64°   67°
    Low:39° 46° 49°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 29, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4October 12Every Fri-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackSeptember 6October 5Every Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverSeptember 6October 12Every Sat-Sun
    Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 20September 21Two Days
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day
    Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & WellnessSeptember 27September 27One Day
    Flannel Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 27September 28Two Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant MountainSeptember 27October 12Every Weekend
    Oktoberfest @ SaddlebackOctober 4October 4One Day
    Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday RiverOctober 4October 5Two Days
    Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 10October 10One Day
    Annual BBQ Atop Quill HillOctober 11October 11One Day
    41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday RiverOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sunday River Fall FestOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sugarloaf Homecoming WeekendOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 18October 18One Day

    Titcomb Breaks Ground Tomorrow:

    Titcomb Mountain recently posted sharing that tomorrow is the groundbreaking event for their new T-Bar. It’s scheduled for Saturday, August 30 at 10:00am. Check out the event and stop by to stand beside a community.

    facebook.com

    Sunday River Showcases Improvements:

    On a Facebook post that was shared from the resort this week, they showed a video of some explosions happening on and around some popular trails off the Locke Mountain area. The work, which will allow for a new booster house around the mid-station of the Locke Mountain Trple. Check out the video explaining it all by clicking the link below.

    facebook.com

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    Big Moose Mountain Started Trail Trimming:

    Big Moose Mountain in Greenville has been very busy these last few days. Crews have been hard at work trimming the upper mountain trails. You can help donate to this great cause by using the link below.

    skibigmoose.com

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

    Swig and Swing:

    Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    As we get ready for another weekend, we’ve seen a week of cool temperatures and mostly great conditions. These conditions allowed Black Mountain to install 5 new snow guns.

    Weather:

    Those are some cool, fall-like temperatures. And while we’re looking at some scattered showers throughout the day today and tomorrow, we aren’t expecting much rain. Once the rain has passed, check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:62°   60°   65°
    Low:49° 48° 49°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Pack a rain coat!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 22, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Community Work Day @ BigRockAugust 23August 23One Day
    Cornhole Tournament @ SugarloafAugust 27August 27One Day
    Sugarloaf Blood DriveAugust 28August 28One Day
    Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 20September 21Two Days
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day
    Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & WellnessSeptember 27September 27One Day
    Flannel Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 27September 28Two Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant MountainSeptember 27October 12Every Weekend
    Oktoberfest @ SaddlebackOctober 4October 4One Day
    Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday RiverOctober 4October 5Two Days
    Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 10October 10One Day
    Annual BBQ Atop Quill HillOctober 11October 11One Day
    41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday RiverOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sunday River Fall FestOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sugarloaf Homecoming WeekendOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 18October 18One Day

    Community Work Day at BigRock:

    BigRock Mountain is planning a Community Work Day on August 23. 8:00am-12:00pm and they’d love to see you there. Whether you swing a rake like a pro or just want to lend a hand and hang with your favorite mountain crew, there’s a way for everyone to pitch in. Learn more below.

    facebook.com

    BigRock Chair Sale Pickup Date This Saturday:

    For those of you who have also purchased a chair from BigRock’s old Double Chair, the first pickup date is tomorrow. Swing through anytime between 8:00am to 12:00pm to grab yours. Still haven’t purchased? Don’t wait as these will sell fast! Grab one today for as low as $200 and it comes with the original grip.

    bigrockmaine.com

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    Big Moose Mountain Started Trail Trimming:

    Big Moose Mountain in Greenville has been very busy these last few days. Crews have been hard at work trimming the upper mountain trails. You can help donate to this great cause by using the link below.

    skibigmoose.com

    Live Music at 45 North:

    45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

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    Sugarloaf Blood Drive:

    Sugarloaf is hosting their annual Blood Drive on Thursday, August 28. Please consider participating and giving blood. For those willing, stop by from 11:00am to 3:30pm at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. Sign up and learn more on their website.

    sugarloaf.com

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

    • Friday August 22 – Seagrass This Friday!
    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

    Swig and Swing:

    Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
    Advertisements

    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

    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    What a cool week! I’m sure the trail crews at Big Moose have appreciated the cooler weather. While it was a WILD difference from the 85+ for what felt like weeks, don’t worry as Summer will return.

    Weather:

    Temps are back to the upper 70’s this weekend but won’t stay like this for long. After this, next week looks very great for anything outside with temps in the low 70’s and high 60’s! Check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:74°   77°   72°
    Low:49° 54° 58°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Enjoy the fall-like temperatures!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 15, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Community Work Day @ BigRockAugust 23August 23One Day
    Cornhole Tournament @ SugarloafAugust 27August 27One Day
    Sugarloaf Blood DriveAugust 28August 28One Day
    Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 20September 21Two Days
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day
    Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & WellnessSeptember 27September 27One Day
    Flannel Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 27September 28Two Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant MountainSeptember 27October 12Every Weekend
    Oktoberfest @ SaddlebackOctober 4October 4One Day
    Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday RiverOctober 4October 5Two Days
    Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 10October 10One Day
    Annual BBQ Atop Quill HillOctober 11October 11One Day
    41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday RiverOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sunday River Fall FestOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sugarloaf Homecoming WeekendOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 18October 18One Day

    Oquossoc Day 2025:

    Take a trip down memory lane at Oquossoc Day – This Saturday, August 16th! The Fabulous ’50s is the Oquossoc Day theme for 2025 and offers fun for all ages. This all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Oquossoc. Oquossoc Day is made possible by the generosity and community spirit of Oquossoc businesses and friends of Oquossoc. Learn more below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    BigRock Sells Chairs:

    BigRock Mountain is currently selling chairs from their 1970 Mueller Double. You can purchase any of the 120+ chairs for as low as $200 and it comes with the original grip. Perfect for a backyard swing. Check them out below:

    bigrockmaine.com

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    Big Moose Announces 2025-27 Goals:

    On a post made to Facebook this week, the non-profit ski area announced their 2025-27 immediate goals for the mountain. On that list, they have the following “big ticket items” along with other tasks.

    • Acquire ownership of the 1,700 Acre Ski Resort Property
    • New snowmaking guns – $90,000
    • Secondary beginner ski/tubing lift – $210,000
    • LUPC Permitting and deposit for summit lift – $500,000

    See the full list by following this link.

    facebook.com

    New Condominium Development Planned At BMOM

    Something new is planned at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. An outside developer is looking to construct a forty-unit condominium complex next to the mountain. Learn more about this project and purchase your next slopeside condo below.

    blackmountainmaine.com

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    Snowcross Mountain Homes:

    Sugarloaf just announced their new Snowcross Mountain Homes. The location is off the West Mountain expansion near the West Mountain Double and West Mountain Crosscut Trail. Learn more about this exciting new development below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Live Music at 45 North:

    45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

    Advertisements

    Community Work Day at BigRock:

    BigRock Mountain is planning a Community Work Day on August 23. 8:00am-12:00pm and they’d love to see you there. Whether you swing a rake like a pro or just want to lend a hand and hang with your favorite mountain crew, there’s a way for everyone to pitch in. Learn more below.

    facebook.com

    Sugarloaf Blood Drive:

    Sugarloaf is hosting their annual Blood Drive on Thursday, August 28. Please consider participating and giving blood. For those willing, stop by from 11:00am to 3:30pm at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. Sign up and learn more on their website.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

    Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Newest Trail Open:

    The trail that has been making headlines recently is now open for riders. Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Syncline, their long, flowing, easy trail is now open. This first section connects to a new stretch of Emerald, just above the bottom of Boulder Dash, and features a fun boulder option along with two beginner-friendly rollers and jumps. While Syncline will eventually offer a top-to-bottom beginner green circle trail experience, the whole route is still under construction and expected to open in full in September. Keep an eye out for updates! Go break in that new trail!

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

    • Friday August 22 – Seagrass Next Friday!
    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

    Swig and Swing:

    Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Advertisements

    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
    Advertisements

    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

    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    Phew this was a HOT week. While the temps are on the downhill right now, they heat back up this weekend to a brisk 80 degrees. After this past week, I’ll take that any day of the week!

    Weather:

    Temps are back to the 80’s but won’t stay like this for long. After this weekend, next week looks very cool with temps around 65! Pack a sweatshirt with those conditions! Check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains. Don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend!

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:78°   79°   78°
    Low:50° 54° 54°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Get outside and enjoy it!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 8, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Star Party @ Quill HillAugust 13August 13One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Community Work Day @ BigRockAugust 23August 23One Day
    Cornhole Tournament @ SugarloafAugust 27August 27One Day
    Sugarloaf Blood DriveAugust 28August 28One Day
    Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 20September 21Two Days
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day
    Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & WellnessSeptember 27September 27One Day
    Flannel Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 27September 28Two Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant MountainSeptember 27October 12Every Weekend
    Oktoberfest @ SaddlebackOctober 4October 4One Day
    Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday RiverOctober 4October 5Two Days
    Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 10October 10One Day
    Annual BBQ Atop Quill HillOctober 11October 11One Day
    41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday RiverOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sunday River Fall FestOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sugarloaf Homecoming WeekendOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 18October 18One Day

    Recent Blog Post About Saddleback Bike Park:

    For those who missed it, last week we visited Saddleback Bike Park to see what the hype was all about. Read our experience, thoughts, and helpful tips if you want to go for yourself by reading the blog, linked below.

    mainelyskiing.com/blog

    BigRock Says Goodbye To Former Lift:

    BigRock Mountain posted that this is the summer they say goodbye to their former double chair. The lift, a 1970 Mueller Double chair originally installed at Evergreen Valley Ski Resort. When the mountain closed in the ’80s, the double sat for around a decade before being removed and brought to BigRock. The lift enhanced the skier experience as a spot to sit with a friend or stranger and have a 10-minute conversation. Last summer, crews from Doppelmayr finished an installation on a brand new quad chair which made this double not needed anymore. For those who want one of the 120+ chairs, you can for a donation of $200 or more. Read the original post below.

    facebook.com

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    Big Moose Announces 2025-27 Goals:

    On a post made to Facebook this week, the non-profit ski area announced their 2025-27 immediate goals for the mountain. On that list, they have the following “big ticket items” along with other tasks.

    • Acquire ownership of the 1,700 Acre Ski Resort Property
    • New snowmaking guns – $90,000
    • Secondary beginner ski/tubing lift – $210,000
    • LUPC Permitting and deposit for summit lift – $500,000

    See the full list by following this link.

    facebook.com

    New Condominium Development Planned At BMOM

    Something new is planned at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. An outside developer is looking to construct a forty-unit condominium complex next to the mountain. Learn more about this project and purchase your next slopeside condo below.

    blackmountainmaine.com

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    Star Party Atop Quill Hill:

    Enjoy the dark sky of the Rangeley Lakes area atop Quill Hill. Drive to the summit for an unforgettable experience. The event takes place on Wednesday, August 13. Learn more and sign up below.

    quillhill.com

    Photo: Kyle Haley Photography

    Snowcross Mountain Homes:

    Sugarloaf just announced their new Snowcross Mountain Homes. The location is off the West Mountain expansion near the West Mountain Double and West Mountain Crosscut Trail. Learn more about this exciting new development below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Live Music at 45 North:

    45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

    Oquossoc Day 2025:

    Take a trip down memory lane at Oquossoc Day – Saturday, August 16th! The Fabulous ’50s is the Oquossoc Day theme for 2025 and offers fun for all ages. This all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Oquossoc. Oquossoc Day is made possible by the generosity and community spirit of Oquossoc businesses and friends of Oquossoc. Learn more below.

    mainelyskiing.com

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    Community Work Day at BigRock:

    BigRock Mountain is planning a Community Work Day on August 23. 8:00am-12:00pm and they’d love to see you there. Whether you swing a rake like a pro or just want to lend a hand and hang with your favorite mountain crew, there’s a way for everyone to pitch in. Learn more below.

    facebook.com

    Sugarloaf Blood Drive:

    Sugarloaf is hosting their annual Blood Drive on Thursday, August 28. Please consider participating and giving blood. For those willing, stop by from 11:00am to 3:30pm at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. Sign up and learn more on their website.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

    Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Newest Trail Open:

    The trail that has been making headlines recently is now open for riders. Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Syncline, their long, flowing, easy trail is now open. This first section connects to a new stretch of Emerald, just above the bottom of Boulder Dash, and features a fun boulder option along with two beginner-friendly rollers and jumps. While Syncline will eventually offer a top-to-bottom beginner green circle trail experience, the whole route is still under construction and expected to open in full in September. Keep an eye out for updates! Go break in that new trail!

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

    • Friday August 22 – Seagrass
    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

    Swig and Swing:

    Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

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    Last Chair:

    This week brought more smoke from the wildfires out west and the temps were on the higher side. The good thing is that the smoke has passed and it’s back to clear nights and days where you can see for miles. Check out this weekends weather since it will be a great one to hike.

    Weather:

    Temps are warming up throughout the weekend making this weekend great to get outside. Check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:77°   79°   82°
    Low:55° 58° 60°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Which activity are you doing this weekend?

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 11, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    44th Annual Logging Festival:

    The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

    maineforestrymuseum.org

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    Ruff Mountain:

    Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

    sundayriver.com

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    Live Music at 45 North:

    45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

    DateTimeArtist
    July 145:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

    Camden Snow Bowl Looks At Upgrades:

    Camden Snow Bowl have been working on a new master plan for the resort and surrounding area and a few weeks ago, they presented it to the town. In it, the mountain could be adding new mountain biking trails, a new lodge, and potentially a new lift better equiped for higher demand. Of course those are the big ones but for the full picture, read their plan using the link below.

    camdenmaine.gov

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    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    July 115:00-8:00pmXander Nelson
    July 125:00-8:00pmHello Newman
    July 174:00-7:00pmJeff Kilton
    July 185:00-8:00pmJay Larkin
    July 244:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    July 255:00-8:00pmLeah Hersom
    July 265:00-8:00pmLoose Threads
    July 314:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    August 15:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    August 25:00-8:00pmThe Smith Collaboration
    August 74:00-7:00pmMichael Karbovicky
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

    • Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks This Friday!
    • Friday August 22 – Seagrass
    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

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    Pink Talking Fish:

    Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now avalable to be purhcased through Sunday River by clicking the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

    The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

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    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

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    Last Chair:

    Another week of summer is now behind us. With moderate temps all weekend long, it was great to get outside. If you’re planning a trip this weekend you’re in luck thanks to our Summer Activities page, filled with all kinds of activites you and your family can do during the summer and fall months in the mountains of Maine.

    Weather:

    Warm temps and party sunny skies are on tap for this weekend. Perfect for Rangeley’s Logging Festival, Sugarloaf’s Summer Music Series, and Sunday River’s Ruff Mountain Festival. Sunday could see some late afternoon sprinkles so if you’re headed out, pack a rain coat just in case.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:77°   77°   76°
    Low:59° 60° 62°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Enjoy the clean mountain air!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 30, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Tin Mountain Roundup @ SugarloafMay 30June 1Three Days
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    Rangeley Lupine FestivalJune 14June 14One Day
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the SeasonJune 19June 19One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJune 20June 20One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    Father’s Day Sale:

    Our Father’s Day Sale is in full swing with big savings on lots of products! Save up to 25% off on things Dad will love! Plus, every order during the sale ships with our Ski Dad sticker. Hurry, as the savings end at midnight on Sunday, June 1.

    Tin Mountain Roundup:

    The Sugarloaf Golf Club is continuing their early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up. This weekend, golfers can play 18 holes for just $49, with cart included, by donating three or more non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks. Learn more and book tee times by clicking the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Big Moose Needs Your Help:

    On Thursday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for help. They are currently in the permitting process with LUPC to reconstruct the former Ski Patrol Cabin & training center at the top of the mountain. The goal is that this project will be a community build, ideally fall of this year. If this effort is something that you would like to be involved in, reach out to the non-profit. They are asking for help with engineering, design, materials, fundraising, and labor. They ended the post hinting at a new summit lift. Read the full post below.

    facebook.com

    New Sticker Just Dropped:

    A brand new sticker has just hit the shop with the release of the state’s new pine tree license plate. The new sticker matches our Chickadee Plate with “Skier” as the text. Pick one up today to match your new plate!

    mainelyskiing.com/stickers

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    Rangeley Birding Festival:

    The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting next weekend on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activities for all ages. Purchase tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

    rangeleybirdingfestival.com

    Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

    Downeast Magazine’s Best of Maine 2025 voting is now open. Five ski mountains are on the list this year. Camden Snow Bowl, Mt. Abram, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River are all up for the title of Best Ski Mountain in Maine. While I won’t tell you which mountain I voted for, here are my other votes for the categories:

    Food & Drink:
    • Bakery – Momo’s Cheesecakes
    • Bar – Bigelow Brewing Company
    • Brewery – Bigelow Brewing Company
    • Chocolatier – Wilbur’s of Maine
    • Coffee Roasters – Carrabassett Coffee Roasters
    • Hard-Cider Maker – Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider
    • Ice-Cream Maker – Fielder’s Choice
    Arts & Culture:
    • Maine Pro or College Sports Mascot – Slugger / Portland Sea Dogs
    Home & Garden:
    • Architect – Barrett Made
    • Builder – Barrett Made
    Travel & Play:
    • Golf Course – Sugarloaf
    • Maine State Park – Baxter State Park
    • Ski Mountain – ???
    • Trivia Night – Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub
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    BMOM Golf Tournament:

    Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.

    skiblackmountain.org

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine

    Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

    What was going to be the first summer since 2018 where no new lifts were getting installed in Maine, Titcomb has signed a contract with Doppelmayr to replace T-Bar 2 with a brand new one! Titcomb has been fundraising for a few months now trying to raise enough money to add 3-phase power to the mountain, improve snowmaking, and of course, replace T-Bars 1 and 2. Currently, Lift 2 is removed and production has started on the new lift. The mountain is continuing to fundraise with a hope that both lifts 1 and 2 could be replaced. Click the link below or scan the QR code to donate!

    titcombmountain.com

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    Big Moose Mountain:

    On Monday, Big Moose Mountain posted to Facebook with some exciting updates. For starters, the non-profit received a check for $25,000 from the Gardner Family Trust. The mountain also posted about receiving a 2014 Prinoth BR350 groomer. They say this will help modernize their fleet and bring more reliability to the Greenville Mountain. See their exiting updates by following them on Facebook, linked below.

    facebook.com

    Rangeley Lupine Festival:

    The Lupine Festival will be happening on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Outdoor Heritage Museum. Located at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, over 40 local Maine vendors will be there. The Museum and its store will also be open for visitors. Admission is free but access to the museum’s exhibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their website below.

    historicrangeley.org

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    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

    Mt. Abram has been hard at work getting their mountain bike trails and lifts ready to go. Unfortunately, their lifts need some work before they can load guests. This lift work has resulted in the bike park opening much later than anticipated with the opening date set for June 19. Learn more and purchase tickets below.

    mtabram.com

    WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

    Take part in something amazing happening at Mt. Abram Bike Park! On Saturday, June 21, WinterKids will be hosting a 12-hour mountain bike and trail running challenge. This is both a physical challenge and a meaningful fundraiser. Sign up and learn more by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

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    Elyte Performance Fitting:

    Head over to Sugarloaf Golf Course on Saturday, June 21 for their Elyte Performance Fitting presented by Callaway. Join us the folks from Callaway as they share the game-changing innovations in this incredible new lineup of drivers. Learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

    This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

    northernforestcanoetrail.org

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    Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

    ‘New England’s Newest Mountain Bike Park’ will be opening in the Whiffletree Area on July 4th weekend. Lift tickets are as low as $25 for the whole day. On Friday and Saturday, the lift will spin from 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sundays. Learn more and purchase your ticket by clicking the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    May 304:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    May 314:00-7:00pmTom LeClerc
    June 64:00-7:00pmChris Goodenough
    June 74:00-7:00pmLee Stearns
    June 134:00-7:00pmLucas Roy
    June 144:00-7:00pmThe Pond House Trio
    June 204:00-7:00pmJed Allen
    June 264:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe Middlemen Band

    westsidebeergarden.com

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    44th Annual Logging Festival:

    The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

    maineforestrymuseum.org

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    Ruff Mountain:

    Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

    sundayriver.com

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. While the specifics haven’t been announced, the dates are listed below:

    • Friday, June 20 – TBD
    • Friday, July 11 – TBD
    • Friday August 22 – TBD
    • Friday, September 26 – TBD

    sugarloaf.com

    Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

    The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

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    Summer Activities:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Decorate in Style:

    Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    We saw some heat this past week! Warm temps and sunny skies carried us through a few days this week before going right back into this cold and rainy stage. Hopefully that will all be ending as Sunday starts the month of June!

    Weather:

    Last week’s snow has all been melted and we’re moving on from snow. Sadly we’re just moving to thawed snow and cold-ish temps this weekend. Should be a great day to get out on the course today! Sunday too if you’re ok with your feet getting a little wet.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:65°  55°   54°  
    Low:51° 46° 44°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Warm temps… loading

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 23, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    The Pub at Saddleback ReopensMay 23May 23One Day
    Sunday River Golf Course Open for the SeasonMay 23May 23One Day
    Sidecountry Sports Bike Sale @ Camden Snow BowlMay 24May 24One Day
    Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening DayMay 25May 25One Day
    Tin Mountain Roundup @ SugarloafMay 30June 1Three Days
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    Rangeley Lupine FestivalJuly 14July 14One Day
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the SeasonJune 19June 19One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJune 20June 20One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    Sunday River Golf Course:

    Sunday River’s Golf Course is now open ‘fore’ the season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

    sundayriver.com

    Big Moose Needs Your Help:

    On Thursday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for help. They are currently in the permitting process with LUPC to reconstruct the former Ski Patrol Cabin & training center at the top of the mountain. The goal is that this project will be a community build, ideally fall of this year. If this effort is something that you would like to be involved in, reach out to the non-profit. They are asking for help with engineering, design, materials, fundraising, and labor. They ended the post hinting at a new summit lift. Read the full post below.

    facebook.com

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    Tin Mountain Roundup:

    The Sugarloaf Golf Club will continue it’s early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up, next weekend. Golfers can play 18 holes for just $49, with cart included, by donating three or more non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks. Learn more and book tee times by clicking the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Black Mountain Redoing Lodge Flooring:

    Black Mountain in Rumford has been busy working inside, which was perfect given all of the recent rain, replacing their old flooring. They have been wripping out the carpet and will be replacing it with fresh, new stuff. See all of the photos on their Facebook page, linked below.

    facebook.com

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    Saddleback Reopening For Summer:

    Saddleback is waking up from the Mud Season and gettign ready for Summer. The Pub is now open for the Summer Season. The Retail shop is also open. While the lift rides and mountain biking announcements will come later. Learn more on their website.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Sidecountry Sports Hosting Bike Sale:

    Sidecountry Sports is hosting a bike sale to benefit the trails at Camden Snow Bowl. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Midcoast Trails Stewardship and earmarked to work directly with the Snow Bowl, and Camden Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Nathan to improve the trails at the Snow Bowl. All kinds of bikes are accepted — children’s, mountain, road, gravel and hybrids. Bikes must be in good working order to be accepted for the sale. Sidecountry is accepting bikes at its Rockland location, at 481 Main Street, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and at it Trailside location at the Camden Snow Bowl on Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. See the article below.

    penbaypilot.com

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    Rangeley Birding Festival:

    The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

    rangeleybirdingfestival.com

    Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

    Downeast Magazine’s Best of Maine 2025 voting is now open. Five ski mountains are on the list this year. Camden Snow Bowl, Mt. Abram, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River are all up for the title of Best Ski Mountain in Maine. While I won’t tell you which mountain I voted for, here are my other votes for the categories:

    Food & Drink:
    • Bakery – Momo’s Cheesecakes
    • Bar – Bigelow Brewing Company
    • Brewery – Bigelow Brewing Company
    • Chocolatier – Wilbur’s of Maine
    • Coffee Roasters – Carrabassett Coffee Roasters
    • Hard-Cider Maker – Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider
    • Ice-Cream Maker – Fielder’s Choice
    Arts & Culture:
    • Maine Pro or College Sports Mascot – Slugger / Portland Sea Dogs
    Home & Garden:
    • Architect – Barrett Made
    • Builder – Barrett Made
    Travel & Play:
    • Golf Course – Sugarloaf
    • Maine State Park – Baxter State Park
    • Ski Mountain – ???
    • Trivia Night – Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub
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    BMOM Golf Tournament:

    Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.

    skiblackmountain.org

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine

    Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

    What was going to be the first summer since 2018 where no new lifts were getting installed in Maine, Titcomb has signed a contract with Doppelmayr to replace T-Bar 2 with a brand new one! Titcomb has been fundraising for a few months now trying to raise enough money to add 3-phase power to the mountain, improve snowmaking, and of course, replace T-Bars 1 and 2. Currently, Lift 2 is removed and production has started on the new lift. The mountain is continuing to fundraise with a hope that both lifts 1 and 2 could be replaced. Click the link below or scan the QR code to donate!

    titcombmountain.com

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    BigRock Won NSAA’s Safety Award:

    The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards happned this week and one exciting announcement has come from the big convention: BigRock Mountain has won ‘Best Guest Safety Program’! The mountain won thanks to their innovative Ski4Life button program. The way it works is that wearing a green button shows that you are a complete beginner. A blue button states you are comfortable with skiing and riding to the triple chair. Finally, a black button states that you are fully able to go to the summit and that you are a strong intermediate skier. Congratulations BigRock and see the other winning mountains by clicking the link below.

    nsaa.org

    Big Moose Mountain:

    On Monday, Big Moose Mountain posted to Facebook with some exciting updates. For starters, the non-profit recieved a check for $25,000 from the Gardner Family Trust. The mountain also posted about recieving a 2014 Prinoth BR350 groomer. They say this will help modernize their fleet and bring more reliability to the Greenville Mountain. See their exiting updates by following them on Facebook, linked below.

    facebook.com

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    Jim McCormack Retires:

    For those who don’t know him, Jim McCormack was the Competition Director at Sugarloaf. A wonderful article was written about him by skiracing.com. Check it out and read his story by clicking the link below.

    skiracing.com

    Maine Ranks High For Ski Vacations:

    According to the BBN Times, Maine ranks 4th as the Best U.S. State For A Ski Destination. Maine even beat out states like Montana, Utah, and New York. Read the article below.

    bbntimes.com

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    Rangeley Lupine Festival:

    The Lupine Festival will be happening on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Outdoor Heritage Museum. Located at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, over 40 local Maine vendors will be there. The Museum and its store will also be open for visitors. Admission is free but access to the museum’s exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

    historicrangeley.org

    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

    Mt. Abram has been hard at work getting their mountain bike trails and lifts ready to go. Unfortunalty, their lifts need some work before they can load guests. This lift work has resulted in the bike park opening much later than anticipated with the opening date set for June 19. Learn more and purchase tickets below.

    mtabram.com

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    WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

    Take part in something amazing happening at Mt. Abram Bike Park! On Saturday, June 21, WinterKids will be hosting a 12-hour mountain bike and trail running challenge. This is both a physical challenge and a meaningful fundraiser. Sign up and learn more by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

    This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

    northernforestcanoetrail.org

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    Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

    ‘New England’s Newest Mountain Bike Park’ will be opening in the Whiffletree Area on July 4th weekend. Lift tickets are as low as $25 for the whole day. On Friday and Saturday, the lift will spin from 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sundays. Learn more and purchase your ticket by clicking the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

    The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    May 234:00-7:00pmJeff Kilton
    May 245:00-8:00pmD-No And The Full Send
    May 304:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    May 314:00-7:00pmTom LeClerc
    June 64:00-7:00pmChris Goodenough
    June 74:00-7:00pmLee Stearns
    June 134:00-7:00pmLucas Roy
    June 144:00-7:00pmThe Pond House Trio
    June 204:00-7:00pmJed Allen
    June 264:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe Middlemen Band

    westsidebeergarden.com

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    44th Annual Logging Festival:

    The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

    maineforestrymuseum.org

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    Ruff Mountain:

    Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

    sundayriver.com

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    Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. While the specifics haven’t been announced, the dates are listed below:

    • Friday, June 20 – TBD
    • Friday, July 11 – TBD
    • Friday August 22 – TBD
    • Friday, September 26 – TBD

    sugarloaf.com

    Support BigRock:

    Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

    • Events & Community Engagement
    • Grant Writing & Fundraising
    • Marketing & Photography
    • Trail Maintenance & Glading
    • Race Program
    • Ski Instruction
    • Ski Patrol
    • Terrain Park
    • Snowmaking
    • Major Construction Projects
    • Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

    docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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    Get Ready For Summer:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Brand New Prints:

    Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

    May 23 and there’s a fresh dusting of snow at the top of Saddleback and Sugarloaf.

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    Last Chair:

    What in the world? Winter isn’t done yet! Most high elevation areas saw a fresh dusting of SNOW *checks calendar* IN LATE MAY! This all happened yesterday and overnight last night.

    Weather:

    After all those cold temperatures, apparently cold enough to snow, we will have just a few more days of this before Mother Nature will kindly give us some warmth and sunshine… even if it’s only short lived. Monday, Memorial Day looks nice! After all this rain and cold temperatures, I’m more than ready for warm days filled with LOTS of sunshine.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:Monday:
    High:41°  44°   50° 60°  
    Low:35° 37° 38° 38°  
    Based out of Rangeley

    Snow? Really?

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 9, 2025)

    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!

    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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Sugarloaf Marathon & 15KMay 11May 11One Day
    Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday RiverMay 11May 11One Day
    Sunday River Golf Course OpenMay 16May 18Three Day
    Saddleback Mountain Cleanup DayMay 22May 22One Day
    The Pub at Saddleback ReopensMay 23May 23One Day
    Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening DayMay 23May 23One Day
    Sunday River Golf Course Open for the SeasonMay 23May 23One Day
    Tin Mountain Roundup @ SugarloafMay 23May 25Three Days
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    Rangeley Lupine FestivalJuly 14July 14One Day
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day

    Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

    What was going to be the first summer since 2018 where no new lifts were getting installed in Maine, Titcomb has signed a contract with Doppelmayr to replace T-Bar 2 with a brand new one! Titcomb has been fundraising for a few months now trying to raise enough money to add 3-phase power to the mountain, improve snowmaking, and of course, replace T-Bars 1 and 2. Currently, Lift 2 is removed and production has started on the new lift. The mountain is continuing to fundraise with a hope that both lifts 1 and 2 could be replaced. Click the link below or scan the QR code to donate!

    titcombmountain.com

    Sugarloaf Marathon:

    The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

    mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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    Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

    This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

    sundayriver.com

    Sunday River Golf Course:

    Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. The course has a tentative opening date of Friday, May 16 where they will be open ‘fore’ the weekend then closing Mon-Thurs and reopening for the season the following weekend. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

    sundayriver.com

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    Mt. Abram Bike Park Debuts New Trail Map:

    Skiing isn’t the only thing that puts Mt. Abram on the map. During the summer months, skis are swapped for mountain bikes and snow pants for knee pads. While the bike park hasn’t officially opened for the season as it’s too muddy and crews are working to bring the trails back to life, they did recently release a brand new trail map. The goal was to make the map more user friendly and more accurately reflect the riding experience at Mt. Abram. See the full map and learn more about their park by clicking the link below.

    mtabram.com

    Sugarloaf Golf Course:

    The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    BMOM Golf Tournament:

    Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.

    skiblackmountain.org

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine

    Big Moose Mountain Summit Update:

    Before the non-profit can replace the summit lift or the top patrol shack, they must first work to learn more about the puddle at the top. This vernal pool is impacting getting permits from LUPC (Land Use Planning Commission). The mountain recently posted to Facebook asking if anyone is willing to help with their 2,938′ challenge, to reach out to them. See the summit photos and reach out by seeing the full post, linked below.

    facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

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    Our New Look:

    If you’ve been to the website recently, you might have noticed something looks different. We have been working to come up with a fresh new look for our website, which has looked roughly the same since 2021. Explore the new look by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Congratulations to BigRock:

    The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards have just been released and BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill is a finalist for “Best Guest Safety Program”. The mountain has some competition as it was next to Boreal Mountain in CA, and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in PA. We’re rooting for BigRock! See the full list below.

    nsaa.org

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    Rangeley Birding Festival:

    The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

    rangeleybirdingfestival.com

    Rangeley Lupine Festival:

    The Lupine Festival will be happening on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Outdoor Heritage Museum. Located at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, over 40 local Maine vendors will be there. The Museum and its store will also be open for visitors. Admission is free but access to the museum’s exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

    historicrangeley.org

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    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

    This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

    northernforestcanoetrail.org

    44th Annual Logging Festival:

    The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

    maineforestrymuseum.org

    Photo: Kyle Haley
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    WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

    Take part in something amazing happening at Mt. Abram Bike Park! On Saturday, June 21, WinterKids will be hosting a 12-hour mountain bike and trail running challenge. This is both a physical challenge and a meaningful fundraiser. Sign up and learn more by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Support BigRock:

    Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

    • Events & Community Engagement
    • Grant Writing & Fundraising
    • Marketing & Photography
    • Trail Maintenance & Glading
    • Race Program
    • Ski Instruction
    • Ski Patrol
    • Terrain Park
    • Snowmaking
    • Major Construction Projects
    • Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

    docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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    Big Moose Mountain Triple Lift Work:

    The snow hasn’t even melted all the way and the crew at Big Moose has already started work on their Triple Chairlift. The team was working to replace the top bullwheel bearings, a new liner, and also some NDT testing for cracks and wear spots. See all their action photos posted to Facebook by clicking the link below.

    facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

    Get Ready For Summer:

    As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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    Brand New Prints:

    Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print

    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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    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:

    With lots of rain this week, we are in the heart of Mud Season. We are looking at some sun with warm temps early next week which will hopefully dry things out. I don’t know about you, but I am itching to get back outside with good weather!

    Weather:

    We’re looking ahead to a cold, classic spring-in-Maine weekend. For those headed out, don’t forget to pack a rain coat, umbrella, or at the very least, something with Gore-Tex. For better news, Sunday, Mother’s Day, is looking like some spotted sunshine. Bundle up as it will also have some strong wind gusts.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:49°  51°   52°  
    Low:42° 45° 38°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Happy Mother’s Day!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 25, 2025)

    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 NameTrails OpenPercent Open
    Saddleback0 / 680%
    Sugarloaf38 / 17621%
    Sunday River12 / 1398%
    Pleasant Mountain0 / 470%

    Trail of the Day: Firestar (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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ SaddlebackApril 26April 27Two Days
    LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost ValleyApril 26April 26One Day
    Mingo Springs Tentative Opening DateMay 8May 8One Day
    Sugarloaf Marathon & 15KMay 11May 11One Day
    Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday RiverMay 11May 11One Day
    The Pub at Saddleback ReopensMay 23May 23One Day
    Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening DayMay 23May 23One Day
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day

    Sunday River Reopens This Weekend:

    Sunday River is once again spinning the Jordan 8 on Saturday and Sunday this weekend before closing for the season on Sunday. Find their spring operating schedule along with our resort status page below.

    mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

    sundayriver.com

    Potential Closing Day For Sugarloaf:

    Sugarloaf has announced that they could possibly close for the season on Sunday. They also shared that there could be a bonus day next Saturday where they would be open but that will depend on snowpack. For the full news, keep tabs on both our Resort Status page and their snow report.

    mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

    sugarloaf.com

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    King of the Mountain Hill Climb:

    The loudest party in the East returns on Saturday, April 26. The 4th. Annual King of the Mountain Hill Climb will sell out fast! For all the info and the event rundown, click the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com/king-of-the-mountain

    LVCP Duck Derby:

    The LVCP Duck Derby is happening on April 26th at Lost Valley. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fastest ducks. See the schedule of events below.

    • Restaurant / Brewpub open – 11:00am-4:00pm
    • Last chance to enter a Duck in the race – 1:00pm
    • Race Start – 2:00pm
    • Winners Announced – 3:00pm

    Purchase your duck for $12 online by clicking the link below.

    lostvalleyski.com

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    Lift Tower At Sunday River Struck By Rock:

    On a video posted to YouTube on Saturday, a young skier was walking down the Ruby Palace trail before slipping and dislodging a rock. The rock tumbled down the trail until it hit a tower on the Oz Quad.

    This is a reminder that you should never take your skis off and walk down any trail. Watch the video by clicking the link below.

    youtube.com

    Sugarloaf Golf Course:

    The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Two Maine Trails Made Top Funniest Runs:

    Two trails from Maine mountains have earned the title of ‘Top 18 Funniest Ski Run Names’ according to Powder Magazine. The trails had some competition as they included runs like Awe Chute at Winter Park CO, and Organgrinder at Sugarbush VT. The two from the Pine Tree State are Gnarnia at Sunday River and Misery Whip at Sugarloaf. See the full list by clicking the link below.

    powder.com

    Photo: Misery Whip – Sugarloaf

    BMOM Golf Tournament:

    Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.

    skiblackmountain.org

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine
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    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

    This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

    northernforestcanoetrail.org

    Support BigRock:

    Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

    • Events & Community Engagement
    • Grant Writing & Fundraising
    • Marketing & Photography
    • Trail Maintenance & Glading
    • Race Program
    • Ski Instruction
    • Ski Patrol
    • Terrain Park
    • Snowmaking
    • Major Construction Projects
    • Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

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    Sunday River Golf Course:

    Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

    sundayriver.com

    Sugarloaf Marathon:

    The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

    mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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    Start Preparing For Summer:

    Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.

    mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

    Titcomb T-Bars Update:

    After 50 years of service, the two T-bars have reached the end of their journey. T-Bar 2 has been condemned and urgently needs replacement before next season. Your assistance not only saves the mountain from potential closure, but also breathes new life into our community. If you are in a position to donate, use the link below or scan the Venmo QR code.

    Thanks to your support, Titcomb is already over halfway to their goal.

    titcombmountain.com

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    Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

    This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

    sundayriver.com

    Brand New Prints:

    Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

    mainelyskiing.com/prints

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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    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

    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!

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    Last Chair:

    Another solid week of skiing in Maine, which was good as this could be the final weekend of the season. Catch the potential final weather report of the 2024-25 ski season below. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page as only two resorts are left!

    Weather:

    We’re forecasting some wet weather for this weekend. If you aren’t out today, you’re most likely missing out on the final good day of the season. With heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, make sure to pack a poncho if you’re heading out for the final turns. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page as the winds could affect lift operations.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:61°  52°   48°  
    Low:39° 45° 38°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Stay dry out there!

    – Keegan