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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (December 5, 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 Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	10 / 68	15%
Sugarloaf	29 / 176	16%
Sunday River	31 / 139	22%
Pleasant Mountain Opening Tomorrow	4 / 47	9%

Trail of the Day: Blue Devil (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

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

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Opening Day at Saddleback	December 5	December 5	One Day
Holiday Auction @ Titcomb	December 5	December 5	One Day
Opening Day at Lost Valley	December 6	December 6	One Day
Opening Day at Pleasant Mountain	December 6	December 6	One Day
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 6	December 6	One Day
Opening Day at BigRock	December 12	December 12	One Day
Tree Lighting at Sugarloaf	December 13	December 13	One Day
Santa Sunday @ Sunday River	December 14	December 14	One Day
Welcome to Winter with WinterKids	December 18	December 18	One Day
Christmas Vacation Week	December 22	December 26	Five Days
Climb For A Cure @ Sugarloaf	December 30	December 30	One Day
Winter Festival @ Pleasant Mountain	January 2	January 2	One Day
Vertical Challenge @ BigRock	January 3	January 3	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Lost Valley	January 4	January 4	One Day
Electric Mountain @ Sugarloaf	January 9	January 10	Two Days
Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 11	January 11	One Day
MLK Weekend	January 17	January 19	Three Days

Saddleback Is Open:

Saddleback is now open for the weekend. The resort will close on Monday, but reopen for the season on the following Friday, December 12. The mountain will open with the following trails:

Difficulty	Trail Name	Difficulty	Trail Name
	Tri Color		Blue Devil
	Mickey Finn		Squirrel’s Tail
	Upper Green Weaver		Wheeler Slope
	Lower Green Weaver		Royal Tiger
	Upper Hudson Highway		Smelt Streamer

Read their mountain report using the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Pleasant Mountain Opens This Saturday:

Pleasant Mountain, Boyne’s third mountain in Maine, will open for the season next Saturday, December 6. Just like Saddleback, Pleasant Mountain will close on Monday, reopening for the season on Friday, December 12. The mountain plans to open with the following trails:

Difficulty	Trail Name	Difficulty	Trail Name
	The Main		The Crossover
	The Horn		Sunset Blvd

Read their mountain report using the link below.

pleasantmountain.com

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Demo Day at Sugarloaf:

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

sugarloaf.com

Sugarloaf Tree Lighting:

Santa will be coming to town on Saturday, December 13, accompanied by Amos & friends. Sugarloaf will kick off vacation week and spread the holiday cheer with warm treats, music on the beach, fireworks, and more! Read more and see all the activities by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Santa Sunday:

Join Sunday River and over 300 other Santas as they cruise down South Ridge to support a great cause. Santa Sunday is on Sunday, December 14 and all the proceeds go to the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area. Learn more and sign up by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sizing Charts:

Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

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Christmas Vacation Week:

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

mainelyskiing.com

Skier Services:

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

mainelyskiing.com

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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: Saddleback Base Area Winter 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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

Well Mainely Skiers, with five mountains to choose from by Saturday, I figured I should leave it short and sweet this week so you have all the time you need to get your gear prepped for the season.

Snowmaking temps continued throughout the week, allowing the resorts to open with lots of trails, and the resorts already open able to expand quickly.

Weather:

This weekend will be a chilly one, so make sure you have good base layers. The lows will dip to around -7, with the wind chill making it feel even lower. Make sure you don’t have exposed skin, take breaks, and look out for little ones as frost bite could happen in these temperatures. For those planning some weekday skiing, you will also want to bundle up as next week, temps drop.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	15°	27°	24°
Low:	-6°	6°	11°

Based out of Rangeley

Bundle up, Mainely Skiers!

– Keegan

December 5, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 28, 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 Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	0 / 68	0%
Sugarloaf	22 / 176	12%
Sunday River	12 / 139	8%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

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

Upcoming Events:

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

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo	November 29	November 29	One Day
Opening Day at Saddleback	December 5	December 5	One Day
Holiday Auction @ Titcomb	December 5	December 5	One Day
Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain	December 6	December 7	Two Days
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 6	December 6	One Day
Opening Day at BigRock	December 12	December 12	One Day
Tree Lighting at Sugarloaf	December 13	December 13	One Day
Santa Sunday @ Sunday River	December 14	December 14	One Day
Welcome to Winter with WinterKids	December 18	December 18	One Day
Christmas Vacation Week	December 22	December 26	Five Days
Climb For A Cure @ Sugarloaf	December 30	December 30	One Day
Winter Festival @ Pleasant Mountain	January 2	January 2	One Day
Vertical Challenge @ BigRock	January 3	January 3	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Lost Valley	January 4	January 4	One Day
Electric Mountain @ Sugarloaf	January 9	January 10	Two Days
Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 11	January 11	One Day
MLK Weekend	January 17	January 19	Three Days

Shop Our Black Friday Deals:

When making your shopping rounds today, don’t forget to stock up on all your favorites! Enjoy up to 25% off on select merchandise. Shop using the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

Head on down to the Portland Expo at Park Ave in Portland on November 29 for their annual Ski Sale & Winter Expo. The Doors open at 8:00am and the sale goes until 3:00pm. Admission is free and the deals can be had all day long. Learn more using the link below.

downeastskiclub.com

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Saddleback Opens Next Friday:

Saddleback will open for the season next Friday, December 5. For a complete list of trails and when the mountain will open, check out the mountain report using the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Pleasant Mountain Opens Next Saturday:

Pleasant Mountain, Boyne’s third mountain in Maine, will open for the season next Saturday, December 6. Keep tabs on their mountain report page for a complete idea of what opening day looks like in Bridgton. Click the link below.

pleasantmountain.com

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Demo Day at Sugarloaf:

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

sugarloaf.com

Sugarloaf Tree Lighting:

Santa will be coming to town on Saturday, December 13, accompanied by Amos & friends. Sugarloaf will kick off vacation week and spread the holiday cheer with warm treats, music on the beach, fireworks, and more! Read more and see all the activities by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Santa Sunday:

Join Sunday River and over 300 other Santas as they cruise down South Ridge to support a great cause. Santa Sunday is on Sunday, December 14 and all the proceeds go to the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area. Learn more and sign up by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sizing Charts:

Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

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Christmas Vacation Week:

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

mainelyskiing.com

Skier Services:

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

mainelyskiing.com

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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

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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

Snowmaking continued through the early parts of the week, but came to a screeching halt when temps that were closer to 50 degrees came to town. Thankfully, we’re watching it briefly return to normal this weekend.

Weather:

Briefly is the big name this weekend. Look at those forecasted temps. We’re looking forward to a nice little dip in the weather, which will allow the snowmakers to get back out… but briefly. It’s looking like we’ll have another warmup starting Sunday night and continuing throughout the early part of next week.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	29°	26°	35°
Low:	22°	20°	19°

Based out of Rangeley

Thankful for the many who read these emails!

– Keegan

November 28, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 21, 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 Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	0 / 68	0%
Sugarloaf	8 / 176	4%
Sunday River	10 / 139	7%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Sluce (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

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

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf	November 21	November 23	Three Days
Junior Ski Boot Swap @ Big Moose	November 22	November 22	One Day
Pre-Season Rail Jam @ Lost Valley	November 22	November 22	One Day
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 27	November 27	One Day
Thanksgiving Buffet @ Sugarloaf	November 27	November 27	One Day
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo	November 29	November 29	One Day
Opening Day at Saddleback	December 5	December 5	One Day
Holiday Auction @ Titcomb	December 5	December 5	One Day
Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain	December 6	December 7	Two Days
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 6	December 6	One Day
Opening Day at BigRock	December 12	December 12	One Day
Tree Lighting at Sugarloaf	December 13	December 13	One Day
Santa Sunday @ Sunday River	December 14	December 14	One Day
Welcome to Winter with WinterKids	December 18	December 18	One Day
Christmas Vacation Week	December 22	December 26	Five Days

Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf has welcomed it’s skiers and riders back to the slopes on today, sending the first chair up for their 75th season. While opening day is here and first chair has left 28 minutes ago, the opening weekend activities will happen all weekend long! Learn more and follow along with their mountain report below.

sugarloaf.com

Junior Ski Boot Swap At Big Moose:

If you want to exchange your child’s outgrown ski boots for a larger size or pick up a lightly used pair for $35, head up to Big Moose Mountain on Saturday, November 22. Merchandise and lift ticket bundle deals also available. While you’re in Greenville, don’t miss the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train which will be in Greenville Junction at approximately 6:30pm. Learn more about the boot swap using the link below.

facebook.com

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Pre-Season Rail Jam At Lost Valley:

Lost Valley is once again hosting their Pre-Season Rail Jam. Check it out on Saturday, November 22 from 6:10pm on! Plus, with music in the pub, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more below

lostvalleyski.com

Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:

Join Sunday River around the table for a lovely Thanksgiving meal. The folks from Camp will be cooking a tasteful turkey with all the sides you could imagine. Happening from 12:00am-8:00pm, you can’t miss this!

sundayriver.com

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Thanksgiving Buffet At 45 North:

Make your holiday memorable with 45 North’s Thanksgiving offerings. Join them for their traditional buffet featuring a chef-driven seasonal menu, or simplify your celebration with their convenient takeout option. Either way, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people who matter most.

sugarloaf.com

Mt. Jefferson – Cheapest Tickets In Maine:

Mt. Jefferson is offering tickets for $30 (adult rate) this season. Season passes are $259 (adult rate) and they are actively looking for volunteers to help run the mountain. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, click the link below.

facebook.com

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Santa Sunday:

Join Sunday River and over 200 other Santas as they cruise down South Ridge to support a great cause. Santa Sunday is on Sunday, December 14 and all the proceeds go to the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area. Learn more and sign up by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sizing Charts:

Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

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Christmas Vacation Week:

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

mainelyskiing.com

Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

Head on down to the Portland Expo at Park Ave in Portland on November 29 for their annual Ski Sale & Winter Expo. The Doors open at 8:00am and the sale goes until 3:00pm. Admission is free and the deals can be had all day long. Learn more using the link below.

downeastskiclub.com

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Skier Services:

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

mainelyskiing.com

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

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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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Today, Sugarloaf sent the first skiers and riders up the mountain and has opened for the 2025-26 ski season. The two Boyne-owned resorts are open, but that’s not stopping the snowmakers and groomers from getting out there and working extremely hard to bring us an incredible early-season product.

Weather:

The cold temps were here for the majority of the week, but things will warm up slightly today. The temperatures will return to normal snowmaking weather as we progress further into the weekend. This is great news for Saddleback, Pleasant Mountain, BigRock, and Black Mountain of Maine for their snowmaking efforts.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	36°	33°	30°
Low:	24°	24°	22°

Based out of Rangeley

Weekend number two, who’s going out?

– Keegan

November 21, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 7, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the mountains of Maine!

Lighting Test At BigRock:

On Wednesday, BigRock did a test of their LED lights for night skiing and just as we all expected (because they are LED), they lit up the Mars Hill sky despite being a very bright moon. Night skiing will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this season. See the full post made to Facebook by clicking the link below.

facebook.com

Upcoming Events:

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

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap at Lost Valley	November 9	November 9	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 9	November 9	One Day
Dinner, Silent & Live Auction @ BMOM	November 15	November 15	One Day
Camden Snow Bowl Open House	November 16	November 16	One Day
Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf	November 21	November 23	Three Days
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 27	November 27	One Day
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo	November 29	November 29	One Day
Opening Day at Saddleback	December 5	December 5	One Day
Holiday Auction @ Titcomb	December 5	December 5	One Day
Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain	December 6	December 7	Two Days
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 6	December 6	One Day
Santa Sunday @ Sunday River	December 7	December 7	One Day
Opening Day at BigRock	December 12	December 12	One Day
Tree Lighting at Sugarloaf	December 13	December 13	One Day
Welcome to Winter with WinterKids	December 18	December 18	One Day
Christmas Vacation Week	December 22	December 26	Five Days

Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap:

Head over to Lost Valley on Sunday, November 9th from 9:00am – 2:00pm for the Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap. Find skis, snowboards, nordic skis, boots, and race gear. For more information about the Auburn Ski Association or the ski swap, click the link below.

auburnskiassociation.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Stock up on everything you will need based on your skill level with our Gear Guide. Complete with the best gear at each price point, as well as my favorite gear (what I’m currently using). Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Pleasant Mountain Sunnyside Update:

This past week, Pleasant Mountain received delivery of a new haul rope for their Sunnyside Triple Chair. In the coming weeks, crews will splice the new cable together and get it installed. Read the full post and see all the photos by clicking the link below.

facebook.com

Bridal Show & Tasting at Sugarloaf:

Visit Sugarloaf’s most popular reception venue, the King Pine Room, come to life during their 3rd Annual Sugarloaf Bridal Show. On Sunday, November 9, experience Sugarloaf from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

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Mt. Jefferson – Cheapest Tickets In Maine:

Mt. Jefferson is offering tickets for $30 (adult rate) this season. Season passes are $259 (adult rate) and they are actively looking for volunteers to help run the mountain. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, click the link below.

facebook.com

Sizing Charts:

Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

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Christmas Vacation Week:

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

mainelyskiing.com

Dinner, Silent & Live Auction at BMOM:

Join Black Mountain of Maine as they gear up and fundraise for the upcoming ski season at their annual Dinner, Silent & Live Auction. On Saturday, November 15, the base lodge will be buzzing with lots of activities. More info on the auction coming later. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

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Camden Snow Bowl Open House:

Join the friendly staff at Camden Snow Bowl from 3-6pm at their lodge for a celebration of the season to come! Meet the staff, sign up for programs, and purchase your season pass. Food, drink and raffle prizes await. Learn more below.

camdensnowbowl.com

Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf is currently planning on welcoming the skiers of Maine back to their slopes on Friday, November 21, sending the first chair up for their 75th season. Learn more and follow along with their mountain report below.

sugarloaf.com

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Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

Head on down to the Portland Expo at Park Ave in Portland on November 29 for their annual Ski Sale & Winter Expo. The Doors open at 8:00am and the sale goes until 3:00pm. Admission is free and the deals can be had all day long. Learn more using the link below.

downeastskiclub.com

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Skier Services:

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

mainelyskiing.com

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

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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

We’ve been on a temperature roller coaster recently. One day it appears to be go-time for snowmakers and then the next we’re sitting inside, watching the rain and wind against our windows with the thermometer showing 51°. I’m just wondering when we can get off this ride and finally enter the ride of winter.

Weather:

Sugarloaf and Sunday River were making snow yesterday but the incoming warmth will throw a wrench into those plans. We’re hoping they see what we see for next week! Light snow might be found in the mountains tonight but will quickly change to rain, washing all of it away. Even at elevation, the temps being in the mid 40’s could make it all disappear.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	38°	44°	37°
Low:	23°	29°	27°

Based out of Rangeley

Those snow dances are helping!

– Keegan

November 7, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 31, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the mountains of Maine!

Happy Halloween, Mainely Skiers!

When trick or treating later tonight, make sure to walk on sidewalks or paths at all times. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colored costumes.

If going door-to-door isn’t your style, make sure to watch for kids. Drive slowly and take extra time to look for kids at intersections. Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully. Get rid of any distractions, like your phone, so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 4:30pm. to 9:30pm but be aware all day long.

Upcoming Events:

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

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain	November 1	November 1	One Day
Ski Sale & Pancake Brunch @ Titcomb	November 1	November 1	One Day
Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale	November 2	November 2	One Day
River Valley Kids Ski Too Ski Give Away Day	November 2	November 2	One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain	November 5	November 5	One Day
Freeport Ski Swap & Sale	November 8	November 8	One Day
Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap at Lost Valley	November 9	November 9	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 9	November 9	One Day
Dinner, Silent & Live Auction @ BMOM	November 15	November 15	One Day
Camden Snow Bowl Open House	November 16	November 16	One Day
Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf	November 21	November 23	Three Days
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 27	November 27	One Day
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo	November 29	November 29	One Day
Holiday Auction @ Titcomb	December 5	December 5	One Day
Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain	December 6	December 7	Two Days
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 6	December 6	One Day
Santa Sunday @ Sunday River	December 7	December 7	One Day

Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:

Pleasant Mountain is looking for great team members to join them for the 2025-26 winter season. If you have a passion for skiing, snowboarding, or the mountain lifestyle they’d love to meet you. Check it out this Saturday, November 1st in Blizzard’s Pub from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Learn more using the link below.

pleasantmountain.com

WinterKids Passport Membership Sale:

The WinterKids Passport 2025/26 Annual Membership goes on sale this Saturday, November 1. If you want to continue being in the WinterKids Passport Family, make sure you renew your annual membership! Renew using the link below.

winterkids.org

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Sizing Charts:

Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale:

The Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale is happening on Sunday, November 2 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Check it out at the Brunswick Recreation Center at Brunswick Landing, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick. Learn more below.

brunswickme.gov

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Sugarloaf Snowmaking Test:

This week, Sugarloaf’s team of snowmakers got up to the Skyline area to test the guns on the Sluice and Spillway trails. Read the full mountain report or watch the video by clicking the links below.

sugarloaf.com

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Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Stock up on everything you will need based on your skill level with our Gear Guide. Complete with the best gear at each price point, as well as my favorite gear (what I’m currently using). Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Freeport Ski Swap & Sale:

Join the Freeport/Brunswick Ski Boosters on Sunday, November 2nd, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Freeport High School Gym (30 Holbrook Street) and get your winter gear now while prices are low and choices are plentiful! Learn more below.

freeportskiboosters.com

Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap:

Head over to Lost Valley on Sunday, November 9th from 9:00am – 2:00pm for the Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap. Find skis, snowboards, nordic skis, boots, and race gear. For more information about the Auburn Ski Association or the ski swap, click the link below.

auburnskiassociation.com

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Bridal Show & Tasting at Sugarloaf:

Visit Sugarloaf’s most popular reception venue, the King Pine Room, come to life during their 3rd Annual Sugarloaf Bridal Show. On Sunday, November 9, experience Sugarloaf from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

Christmas Vacation Week:

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

mainelyskiing.com

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Dinner, Silent & Live Auction at BMOM:

Join Black Mountain of Maine as they gear up and fundraise for the upcoming ski season at their annual Dinner, Silent & Live Auction. On Saturday, November 15, the base lodge will be buzzing with lots of activities. More info on the auction coming later. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

Camden Snow Bowl Open House:

Join the friendly staff at Camden Snow Bowl from 3-6pm at their lodge for a celebration of the season to come! Meet the staff, sign up for programs, and purchase your season pass. Food, drink and raffle prizes await. Learn more below.

camdensnowbowl.com

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Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf is currently planning on welcoming the skiers of Maine back to their slopes on Friday, November 21, sending the first chair up for their 75th season. Learn more and follow along with their mountain report below.

sugarloaf.com

Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

Head on down to the Portland Expo at Park Ave in Portland on November 29 for their annual Ski Sale & Winter Expo. The Doors open at 8:00am and the sale goes until 3:00pm. Admission is free and the deals can be had all day long. Learn more using the link below.

downeastskiclub.com

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Skier Services:

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

mainelyskiing.com

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

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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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Surprisingly, that early-season snowfall has been holding on nicely at the summits of Sugarloaf and Saddleback. The incoming rain, however, might wash it away. All eyes are now on the first week of November! Start to do those snow dances, and I guess add cold weather dances to your routine as well.

Weather:

If you’re headed out to trick or treat tonight, make sure to add an umbrella to your costume as it will be wet out there! Make sure you’re wearing reflective objects as the rain will make it next to impossible to see people on the roads.

We’re looking at some cold temperatures this weekend and Killington has already shared they are anticipating to fire up a record-breaking 196 snow guns. It is possible that we see either Sugarloaf or Sunday River fire up, even if it’s just for a short time. If they don’t end up making snow, don’t worry as after the short hiccup next Monday and Tuesday, the lows will be perfect for peak performance.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	53°	39°	40°
Low:	39°	34°	31°

Based out of Rangeley

Stay safe out there, trick or treaters!

– Keegan

October 31, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 24, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the mountains of Maine!

When Is Maine Snowmaking:

With all the photos coming out of the west coast, lots of people have been asking me, “Keegan, when is my mountain going to start snowmaking?” While I can’t read the minds of all the resorts, I can give you some things to look at.

1. Keep an eye on the weather
While this sounds really obvious, I’m including it because it’s important to check what the forecast looks like. A consistently cold upcoming forecast could be all the mountains need to get the guns fired up.

2. Use the resorts webcams
The resorts share their live webcams. Often times with multiple views of the mountain. If you can’t see any snowmaking machines, chances are, we are further away than we want to admit.

3. Killington
Yeah, I know Killington is in Vermont but they are typically the first in New England to start snowmaking, only rarely loosing that title to Sunday River. Once Killington starts making snow, and they have their HKD’s all lined up on the North Ridge camera, it won’t be long for Maine ski areas.

4. Our Resort Status Page
Keep tabs on our Resort Status page as we have most of the opening dates announced, as well as a way to see snowmaking. While the page is only updated every hour, it’s still a very good resource for keeping track of all the mountains on one page.

5. Facebook
Resorts are very excited to share when they start snowmaking. Often times posting photos, even videos of the crews working hard to cover the mountain in the white gold we love. This is a perfect place to check if your mountain is making snow.

Upcoming Events:

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

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
45th Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale	October 24	October 25	Two Days
Lost Valley Fall Festival	October 26	October 26	One Day
Volunteer Work Day @ Titcomb	October 26	October 26	One Day
Volunteer Work Day @ BMOM	October 26	October 26	One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain	November 1	November 1	One Day
Ski Sale & Pancake Brunch @ Titcomb	November 1	November 1	One Day
Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale	November 2	November 2	One Day
River Valley Kids Ski Too Ski Give Away Day	November 2	November 2	One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain	November 5	November 5	One Day
Freeport Ski Swap & Sale	November 8	November 8	One Day
Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap at Lost Valley	November 9	November 9	One Day
Bridal Show & Tasting @ Sugarloaf	November 9	November 9	One Day
Dinner, Silent & Live Auction @ BMOM	November 15	November 15	One Day
Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf	November 21	November 23	Three Days
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River	November 27	November 27	One Day
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo	November 29	November 29	One Day
Holiday Auction @ Titcomb	December 5	December 5	One Day
Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain	December 6	December 7	Two Days
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 6	December 6	One Day
Santa Sunday @ Sunday River	December 7	December 7	One Day

Snowmaking Test At Pleasant Mountain:

On Monday this week, Pleasant Mountain shared some photos to their Facebook page of the early morning snowmaking test. Winter is just around the corner and the extended forecast looks prime for some early season snowmaking. Find the full post by clicking the link below.

facebook.com

45th Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale:

The 45th Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale is taking place across two days, October 24 and 25 in the Gould Academy Field House. For more information, click the link below.

bethelouting.org

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Final Lift Ride Of The Season:

Experience the smells, colors, and temperatures of our famous fall weather with a scenic lift ride at one of the many resorts offering it. Explore all of your options with our Scenic Lift Rides page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/lift-rides

Camden Snow Bowl’s Toboggan Chute:

Five volunteers made the trek to get at Camden Snow Bowl’s Toboggan Chute to repaint the wooden track. A special thank you to Abe Rhode, Kristi Van Blarcom, Ian Bogey, David Garner, and Peter Berke (taking the photo) for your hard work. Thanks to them, the mountain will be able to host the annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships for many years to come. Read the wonderful article written in the local newspaper by clicking the link below.

penbaypilot.com

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Hermon Mountain Could Close:

On a post made to Facebook earlier last week, they announced that if they can’t find a buyer, this season will be their final season operating the mountain. This mountain, closest to Maine’s third largest city, Bangor, showed 14 month-old me what it’s like to ski. This would be a tremendous loss to the Maine ski industry as smaller mountains like Hermon get young people on the snow for the first time. The easier terrain and perfect location show thousands what its like to ski or snowboard, eventually trying their skills at the larger resorts across the state. Read the full post below.

facebook.com

Saddleback Wins “Best In The East”:

On a post made to Instagram, Saddleback appears to be behind the blurred images posted by Ski Magazine. See for yourself by going to instagram, linked below.

instagram.com

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Lost Valley Fall Festival:

Lost Valley will be hosting their Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26. With trunk or treats, scenic lift rides, summit hikes, live music, and more, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more using the link below.

facebook.com

Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:

Pleasant Mountain is looking for great team members to join them for the 2025-26 winter season. If you have a passion for skiing, snowboarding, or the mountain lifestyle they’d love to meet you. Check it out on Saturday, November 1st in Blizzard’s Pub from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Learn more using the link below.

pleasantmountain.com

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WinterKids Passport Membership Sale:

The WinterKids Passport 2025/26 Annual Membership goes on sale Saturday, November 1. If you want to continue being in the WinterKids Passport Family, make sure you renew your annual membership! Renew using the link below.

winterkids.org

Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale:

The Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale is happening on Sunday, November 2 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Check it out at the Brunswick Recreation Center at Brunswick Landing, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick. Learn more below.

brunswickme.gov

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Freeport Ski Swap & Sale:

Join the Freeport/Brunswick Ski Boosters on Sunday, November 2nd, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Freeport High School Gym (30 Holbrook Street) and get your winter gear now while prices are low and choices are plentiful! Learn more below.

freeportskiboosters.com

Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap:

Head over to Lost Valley on Sunday, November 9th from 9:00am – 2:00pm for the Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap. Find skis, snowboards, nordic skis, boots, and race gear. For more information about the Auburn Ski Association or the ski swap, click the link below.

auburnskiassociation.com

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Bridal Show & Tasting at Sugarloaf:

Visit Sugarloaf’s most popular reception venue, the King Pine Room, come to life during their 3rd Annual Sugarloaf Bridal Show. On Sunday, November 9, experience Sugarloaf from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

Dinner, Silent & Live Auction at BMOM:

Join Black Mountain of Maine as they gear up and fundraise for the upcoming ski season at their annual Dinner, Silent & Live Auction. On Saturday, November 15, the base lodge will be buzzing with lots of activities. More info on the auction coming later. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

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Summer Activities:

The days are starting to get cooler and we’re all looking towards ski season. While there’s still plenty of activities to keep you busy, it might be time to start getting back into your ski-shape!

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

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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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

The leaves have mostly fallen, the weather is getting cooler, and the days are getting shorter and shorter. Us skiers know what that means, our favorite season is upon us! Make sure to snag your season pass at one of the lowest rates of the year on our Season Passes page.

Weather:

This weekend won’t be the most sunny weekend you’ve seen but the temps are falling into place. Sadly, the extended forecast doesn’t want to honor the nice trend we have going here.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	47°	43°	42°
Low:	38°	36°	34°

Based out of Rangeley

Start doing those snow dances!

– Keegan

October 24, 2025

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Star Party @ Quill Hill	August 13	August 13	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Community Work Day @ BigRock	August 23	August 23	One Day
Cornhole Tournament @ Sugarloaf	August 27	August 27	One Day
Sugarloaf Blood Drive	August 28	August 28	One Day
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

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.

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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

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.

Date	Time	Artist
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don 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.

Date	Time	Artist
August 8	5:00-8:00pm	Tom LeClerc
August 9	5:00-8:00pm	The Cobblestones
August 14	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
August 15	5:00-8:00pm	Rob Fowler
August 16	5:00-8:00pm	The Lypht
August 21	4:00-7:00pm	Jay Larkin
August 23	5:00-8:00pm	Dirty McCurdy
August 28	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
August 29	5:00-8:00pm	Kitty & JT
August 30	5:00-8:00pm	Cosmic Ramblers
September 5	4:00-7:00pm	Pete Kilpatrick
September 6	5:00-8:00pm	Northside Ramblers
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

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

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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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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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

August 8, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 25, 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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Star Party @ Quill Hill	August 13	August 13	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
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

Pink Talking Fish:

Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now available to be purchased 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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Cheap Trick @ RH&W:

Cheap Trick will be taking the Rangeley Health and Wellness Stage this Sunday, July 27. Gates open at 3:00pm and the concert starts at 5:00pm. Learn more and purchase your ticket by following the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

BIG Win For Big Moose:

This past week, we saw a big win for the Non-Profit Greenville Mountain. Both US Senetors, King and Collins, announced $500,000 for the ski area. Read the full article below:

observer-me.com

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Help Name Titcomb’s New T-Bar:

You can vote or suggest new names for Titcomb Mountain’s new T-Bar. As of writing this, the top two names in the running are “Sandy River Speeder” and “Forster’s Flyer”. Cast your vote or suggest a new name below.

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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.

Date	Time	Artist
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

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Sugarloaf & Sunday River Deals:

As the summer heats up, Sugarloaf and Sunday River are already thinking about getting us back on snow. In that, they have released great deals for lift tickets, packs, lodging, and more. The sale ends on July 31st. Explore all the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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

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Ticket Packs Are (Saddle)Back:

This week, Saddleback announced the return of their Ticket Packs. This year, they are offering packs with 2, 3, 4, and 5 days available. Hurry, the savings end on July 30. For all the important info and to purchase, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.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.

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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.

Date	Time	Artist
July 25	5:00-8:00pm	Leah Hersom
July 26	5:00-8:00pm	Loose Threads
July 31	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
August 1	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
August 2	5:00-8:00pm	The Smith Collaboration
August 7	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Karbovicky
August 8	5:00-8:00pm	Tom LeClerc
August 9	5:00-8:00pm	The Cobblestones
August 14	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
August 15	5:00-8:00pm	Rob Fowler
August 16	5:00-8:00pm	The Lypht
August 21	4:00-7:00pm	Jay Larkin
August 23	5:00-8:00pm	Dirty McCurdy
August 28	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
August 29	5:00-8:00pm	Kitty & JT
August 30	5:00-8:00pm	Cosmic Ramblers
September 5	4:00-7:00pm	Pete Kilpatrick
September 6	5:00-8:00pm	Northside Ramblers
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

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 August 22 – Seagrass
Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

sugarloaf.com

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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.

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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

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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

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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

If you didn’t have a calendar, you would think it was a week in mid September. What a gorgous week to be in the Maine mountains. Sun was out, temps were mild, and the fall-like weather was creeping in to let us know that it’s coming. Good thing is that it’s only July and we still have plenty of summer-weather left.

Weather:

Temps are rising throughout the weekend, perfect for the Tough Mountain Challenge on Saturday and the Cheap Trick concert on Sunday. Conditions are looking great all weekend long with sunny skies for most of the day.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	72°	77°	78°
Low:	60°	54°	59°

Based out of Rangeley

See ya outside!

– Keegan

July 25, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 4, 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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Fireworks @ Sunday River	July 5	July 5	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Sugarloaf Bike Park Opens Today:

Today’s the day! Head over to Sugarloaf to see what their talented team of downhill MTB trail crafters have come up with. See their map and purchase tickets by using the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Saddleback Bike Park + Lift Rides:

Saddleback has offically kicked off their scenic lift rides and their lift serviced mountain biking is also open. Learn more and purchase your tickets on their website, linked below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

Kick start summer at Sunday River with loads of events and fireworks on July 5. Join other skiers and riders from Sunday River for the unofficial start of the summer season at the resort. With live music, fireworks, scenic chairlift rides, and more! See the full schedule of events below.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

sundayriver.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.

Date	Time	Artist
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

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.

Date	Time	Artist
July 4	5:00-8:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
July 5	5:00pm-8:00pm	Treblemaker
July 10	4:00-7:00pm	Steve Moore
July 11	5:00-8:00pm	Xander Nelson
July 12	5:00-8:00pm	Hello Newman
July 17	4:00-7:00pm	Jeff Kilton
July 18	5:00-8:00pm	Jay Larkin
July 24	4:00-7:00pm	Toby McAllister
July 25	5:00-8:00pm	Leah Hersom
July 26	5:00-8:00pm	Loose Threads
July 31	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
August 1	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
August 2	5:00-8:00pm	The Smith Collaboration
August 7	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Karbovicky
August 8	5:00-8:00pm	Tom LeClerc
August 9	5:00-8:00pm	The Cobblestones
August 14	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
August 15	5:00-8:00pm	Rob Fowler
August 16	5:00-8:00pm	The Lypht
August 21	4:00-7:00pm	Jay Larkin
August 23	5:00-8:00pm	Dirty McCurdy
August 28	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
August 29	5:00-8:00pm	Kitty & JT
August 30	5:00-8:00pm	Cosmic Ramblers
September 5	4:00-7:00pm	Pete Kilpatrick
September 6	5:00-8:00pm	Northside Ramblers
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

westsidebeergarden.com

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

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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

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 Next 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

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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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

With the surprise heat and beautiful weather, many people have been looking for things to do outside. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve created a full page with all kinds of things to do outside during the summer and fall months. Check it out! Summer Activities

Weather:

We’re in for a great day today, perfect to celebrate America’s 249th Birthday. Looking ahead, we’ve got warm temps all weekend long. Sunday is currently looking amazing, get outside and enjoy the great temps!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	65°	73°	82°
Low:	53°	53°	60°

Based out of Rangeley

Have a happy and safe fourth!

– Keegan

July 4, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 27, 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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Community Work Day @ BigRock	June 29	June 29	One Day
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Fireworks @ Sunday River	July 5	July 5	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Community Work Day:

Join fellow BigRock skiers and riders for a community-wide work day at the mountain. Starting at 9:00am, you could help paint lift shacks, pick up trails, and move firewood. For more information or to RSVP, follow the link below.

facebook.com/bigrock

Mt. Abram Shows New Website:

Have you been to Mt. Abram’s website recently? Well if you did, you would notice their new look. Check out this new, modern looking site by clicking the below.

mtabram.com

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Big Moose Mountain Summit:

There has been a lot of talk recently about the summit of Big Moose Mountain. The area, which hasn’t offered lift-serviced skiing since March of 2004, has been making waves in the ski community. Recently, the non-profit has completed servaying and testing of the area and have been rasing the funds to rebuild the summit ski patrol building. In a post to Facebook earlier this week, they teased something more than just a building but we’ll have to wait and see if they announce anything more on that subject. See the photos and read more below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

Sugarloaf Bike Park Showcases New Map:

If you aren’t already excited to check out ‘Maine’s Newest Bike Park’, seeing their brand new trail map might change things for you. Recently, the resort posted the trail map ahead of their July 4 opening. Check it out and learn more about their bike park below.

sugarloaf.com

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Saddleback Lift Service:

Saddleback recently completed work on their South Branch Quad. This work was on the lift’s haul rope. A photo posted by one of their lift maintenance team members, Wilkins, showed the progress.

Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

Kick start summer at Sunday River with loads of events and fireworks on July 5. Join other skiers and riders from Sunday River for the unofficial start of the summer season at the resort. With live music, fireworks, scenic chairlift rides, and more! See the full schedule of events below.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

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.

Date	Time	Artist
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

sugarloaf.com

Get A Free Indy Pass:

Last week, Indy Pass released a new program where you can get a free Indy Pass by sporting some version of “IndyPass”, “SkiIndy”, or whatever else you can come up with on your license plate. The company says that for every year the plate reads that combo, you will be sent a free Indy Pass. To read more, click the link below.

indyskipass.com

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

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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.

Date	Time	Artist
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band
July 3	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Krapovicky
July 4	5:00-8:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
July 5	5:00pm-8:00pm	Treblemaker
July 10	4:00-7:00pm	Steve Moore
July 11	5:00-8:00pm	Xander Nelson
July 12	5:00-8:00pm	Hello Newman
July 17	4:00-7:00pm	Jeff Kilton
July 18	5:00-8:00pm	Jay Larkin
July 24	4:00-7:00pm	Toby McAllister
July 25	5:00-8:00pm	Leah Hersom
July 26	5:00-8:00pm	Loose Threads
July 31	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
August 1	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
August 2	5:00-8:00pm	The Smith Collaboration
August 7	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Karbovicky
August 8	5:00-8:00pm	Tom LeClerc
August 9	5:00-8:00pm	The Cobblestones
August 14	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
August 15	5:00-8:00pm	Rob Fowler
August 16	5:00-8:00pm	The Lypht
August 21	4:00-7:00pm	Jay Larkin
August 23	5:00-8:00pm	Dirty McCurdy
August 28	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
August 29	5:00-8:00pm	Kitty & JT
August 30	5:00-8:00pm	Cosmic Ramblers
September 5	4:00-7:00pm	Pete Kilpatrick
September 6	5:00-8:00pm	Northside Ramblers
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

westsidebeergarden.com

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

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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

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, June 20 – Cowboy Angels Today!
Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks
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

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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!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Wow this past week was a hot one! As we dip back down to normal tempatures towards the weekend, we can’t help but notice the forecast below. When things warm back up again, make sure you know all the areas you can take a dip in the water. See all swimming areas here: Swimming

Weather:

Well it looks as if the heatwave has passed and we are once again back to cool weekend tempatures. If you liked the heat, don’t fear as it looks as if it could be returning as quick as Monday.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	70°	59°	69°
Low:	43°	51°	57°

Based out of Rangeley

Get ready for another warm spell!

– Keegan

June 27, 2025

Tag: Fun in Downtown Rangeley

Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Blue Devil (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

Saddleback Is Open:

Pleasant Mountain Opens This Saturday:

Demo Day at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf Tree Lighting:

Santa Sunday:

Sizing Charts:

Christmas Vacation Week:

Skier Services:

Decorate in Style:

Featured Events Page:

Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Mountain Report:

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

Upcoming Events:

Shop Our Black Friday Deals:

Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

Saddleback Opens Next Friday:

Pleasant Mountain Opens Next Saturday:

Demo Day at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf Tree Lighting:

Santa Sunday:

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Christmas Vacation Week:

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Mountain Report:

Trail of the Day: Sluce (Sugarloaf)

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Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:

Junior Ski Boot Swap At Big Moose:

Pre-Season Rail Jam At Lost Valley:

Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:

Thanksgiving Buffet At 45 North:

Mt. Jefferson – Cheapest Tickets In Maine:

Santa Sunday:

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Christmas Vacation Week:

Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

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Decorate in Style:

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Lighting Test At BigRock:

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Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap:

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Pleasant Mountain Sunnyside Update:

Bridal Show & Tasting at Sugarloaf:

Mt. Jefferson – Cheapest Tickets In Maine:

Sizing Charts:

Christmas Vacation Week:

Dinner, Silent & Live Auction at BMOM:

Camden Snow Bowl Open House:

Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:

Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:

Skier Services:

Decorate in Style:

Featured Events Page:

Webcams:

Last Chair:

Weather:

Happy Halloween, Mainely Skiers!

Upcoming Events:

Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:

WinterKids Passport Membership Sale:

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Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale:

Sugarloaf Snowmaking Test: