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 | 73 / 176 | 41% |
| Sunday River | 0 / 139 | 0% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 0 / 47 | 0% |
Trail of the Day: Bridle Chain (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!
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Valley Open House | May 4 | May 4 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf’s Closing Day | May 5 | May 5 | One Day |
| Mother’s Day Event @ Jordan Spa | May 11 | May 11 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K | May 12 | May 12 | One Day |
| Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River | May 12 | May 12 | One Day |
| Mt. Abram Bike Park Opening Day | May 24 | May 24 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day | May 24 | May 24 | One Day |
| The Pub @ Saddleback Opening Day | May 24 | May 24 | One Day |
| Rangeley Birding Festival | June 7 | June 9 | Three Days |
| Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament | June 15 | June 15 | One Day |
| White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival | June 15 | June 15 | One Day |
| 43nd Annual Sugarloaf Ski Club Classic Golf Tournament | June 21 | June 21 | One Day |
| 2nd Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram | June 22 | June 22 | One Day |
| Hallie’s Hustle 5K Run/Walk @ Black Mountain of Maine | June 23 | June 23 | One Day |
| Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides Open | June 27 | October 13 | Every Day |
Closing Weekend at Sugarloaf:
On Sunday, May 5, Sugarloaf will send the final chair of the season up the SuperQuad at 3:50 p.m. They’ll have live music on The Beach from Jordan Kaulbach on Saturday 12pm-3pm and the Beach Bar open 12pm-4pm Friday through Sunday. Learn more below.
Open House at Lost Valley:
Don’t miss Lost Valley’s Open House happening on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00-3:00. With vendors, music, and food, you won’t want to miss this event! Learn more by clicking the link below.
Going Up Is Getting Faster:
This week, Pleasant Mountain announced The Summit Express. After 86 years, the mountain will finally add a high-speed, detachable quad to their lift lineup. The lift, which is a Doppelmayr refurbished High-Speed Quad, will take skiers and riders up to the top in under 5 minutes. The lift came from Sunday River’s Jordan Express lift and will be installed this summer.
Read all the stats about this exciting lift on their website.
Statewide Lift Construction:
Across the state, there are three mountains that are installing chairlifts. Pleasant Mountain is installing a refurbished Doppelmayr High-Speed Quad, BigRock Mountain is installing a new Doppelmayr Quad, and Lost Valley is installing a used Hall Double Chair.
Pleasant Mountain:
As of Wed, May 1
On Wednesday, Pleasant Mountain posted some pictures of the progress. Currently, the towers are all down as well as the drive/return terminals.
BigRock Mountain:
As of Mon, April 1
Since receiving the delivery of chairs and cushions on April 1, the mountain hasn’t posted any new information surrounding the new lift.
Lost Valley:
As of Wed, May 1
On Wednesday, Lost Valley posted some pictures of progress as well as a video that explained what’s happening. Currently, crews are working to remove the existing bearings to replace them before building the lift. This will help maintenance as bearings typically last 7-10 years.
NEW Featured Events Page:
Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:
mainelyskiing.com/featured-events
Get Ready For Summer:
As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!
A More Comfortable Ride:
BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill will be installing a brand new Doppelmayr Quad this summer. The new lift, which will have the same name as the double that currently sits in its place, will be called Gemini. BigRock started fundraising for the project back in 2021 but has secured enough for the payment to Doppelmayr. The surveying took place last summer, and construction is expected to start in the spring.
Read more on this project and donate to help BigRock make the Northern Maine ski experience even better on their website below.
Season Pass Sale:
Many resorts have already made their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.
Sugarloaf Marathon:
The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K is happening on Sunday, May 12. Just because the event registration has closed doesn’t mean you can’t go support the runners! For more information on the races, click the link below.
Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:
Start preparing for next season by stocking up on the best gear! Pro tip: Search around your local shops for amazing deals on winter appeal during the summer.
Last Chair:
A part from the slightly cooler temps and some occasional thawed precipitation, this week was another one for the books. If you’re wanting to ski, this weekend is it for the 2023-24 ski season.
Weather:
“Hey Siri, play Final Countdown”. It’s the last weekend of the 2023-24 ski season. Make it count as Sugarloaf is closing on Sunday. When out on the hill, always be ready for spring conditions. Check the mountain lift status page before heading up to the mountain, linked below.
Who’s Got Last Chair?
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 