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!
Maine Foliage Report:
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(AUGUSTA, Maine) – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has released its final foliage report for the season, indicating peak and past-peak conditions throughout most of Maine. As the weekend approaches, central and coastal areas are nearing peak color, with leaf drop now ranging from 70-100 percent.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
“This is ‘Maine’s weekend,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson. With the holiday traffic behind us, it’s the perfect time to take a leisurely scenic drive, hike, or bike ride and enjoy the colors with fewer crowds. Even past peak remains beautifully colorful and photo-worthy. As Vacationland prepares to put the trees to bed and we wrap up another fall foliage season, let’s thank all of the leaf lovers and everyone who celebrates Maine in the fall. There is still time to enjoy fall-inspired events and activities this upcoming weekend.
Upcoming Events:
Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf Bike Park Closing Weekend | October 17 | October 19 | Three Days |
| Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 18 | October 19 | One Day |
| Penobscot Valley Ski Club Sale | October 18 | October 18 | One Day |
| 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 |
Hermon Mountain Could Close:
On a post made to Facebook earlier this 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.
Sugarloaf Bike Park Closing Weekend:
Celebrate the end of an epic first season at the Sugarloaf Bike Park, October 17–19, with a fun-filled weekend of riding, followed by an end-of-season party on Sunday. Come and ride the trails one last time, enjoy a live DJ, and cap off the season with the opportunity to win a GoPro Hero 13 Black. Learn more using the link below.
Penobscot Valley Ski Club Sale:
The Penobscot Valley Ski Club is doing their annual Ski Swap in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, October 18. The event will be taking place from 8am – 2pm in the Bangor Parks and Rec Building at 647 Main Street. New & used equipment: Alpine & Nordic skis, snowboards, boots, poles, gear, apparel & more! See more below.
Fall Fanale at Sugarloaf Golf Course:
Join the fellow Sugarloaf golfers as they tee off for the final time this season. The course closes this Sunday so make sure you get your rounds in before then! Learn more on the website:
Fall Lift Rides:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Featured Events Page:
Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:
mainelyskiing.com/featured-events
Webcams:
Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!
Last Chair:
This week was on the cooler side but still was warm enough to do things outside. Saddleback took advantage of the sunshine to re-splice their haul rope on the Rangeley Quad (video). Others got outside for some late-season leaf peeping. Whatever it is, there won’t be many days like this left before snow and colder weather sweep in.
Weather:
The rain is holding off and the sun will be shining, perfect time to be outside. Whether that’s making sure your home is ready for winter, dropping into the Sugarloaf Bike Park for the final time this season, if you’re having fun in the sun, that’s all that matters! Click over to our Events and Featured Events pages to experience the best events! Visit our Summer Activities page for all the activities you can do during the warmer months.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 51°  | 56° | 60°  |
| Low: | 36° | 34° | 42° |
Not many weekends like this left!
– Keegan
