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 @ Sugarloaf | July 4 | October 12 | Every Fri-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback | September 6 | October 5 | Every Sat-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River | September 6 | October 12 | Every Sat-Sun |
| Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday River | September 20 | September 21 | Two Days |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | September 26 | September 26 | One Day |
| Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & Wellness | September 27 | September 27 | One Day |
| Flannel Fest @ Sunday River | September 27 | September 28 | Two Days |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant Mountain | September 27 | October 12 | Every Weekend |
| Oktoberfest @ Saddleback | October 4 | October 4 | One Day |
| Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday River | October 4 | October 5 | Two Days |
| Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 10 | October 10 | One Day |
| Annual BBQ Atop Quill Hill | October 11 | October 11 | One Day |
| 41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday River | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sunday River Fall Fest | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 18 | October 18 | One 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Date | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| September 12 | 4:00-7:00pm | Steve Moore |
| September 13 | 4:00-7:00pm | Sierra Sounds |
| September 19 | 4:00-7:00pm | Rob Fowler |
| September 26 | 4:00-7:00pm | Xander Nelson |
| October 3 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jordan Kaulback |
| October 4 | 4:00-7:00pm | The Only Hope Band |
| October 10 | 4:00-7:00pm | Toby McAllister |
| October 12 | 4:00-7:00pm | Skosh |
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
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.
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!
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!
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° |
Have a wonderful weekend!
– Keegan
