Tag: Maine

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (February 4, 2022)

    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!

    15th Annual Pond Hockey Festival:

    Rangeley’s 15th Annual Pond Hockey Festival is next weekend! This is an all-day event taking place from Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13. Grab your favorite stick, lace up those skates and come down to Haley Pond. You won’t want to miss this. For more information, click the link below!

    rangeleymaine.com

    Photo: Kyle Haley Photography

    $49 Ski Days:

    Who doesn’t love a family ski day? L.L. Bean has partnered with various Maine mountain resorts to offer discounted lift tickets. Saddleback is offering $49 Lift Ticket Thursdays, happening every Thursday now until March 24th. For more information, click here

    saddlebackmaine.com

    L.L.Bean (@LLBean) / Twitter
    Photo: L.L. Bean

    Big Rock:

    Big Rock ski area is a small, family-friendly mountain located in Mars Hill. If you’ve ever skied there, you know the lift system is one like Saddleback before it closed. The main lift up the mountain is a double chair which is slow. The lifts around the base area have higher capacity than their own main lift up the mountain. Help the people of Mars Hill grow their mountain and bring it up to current lift standards. To learn more about their efforts and to donate, click the link below.

    bigrockmaine.com

    parent and child riding chairlift
    Photo: Big Rock Proposed Gemini Quad

    Lollipop Race:

    Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 63 / 67 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 96 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 119 / 135 Trails Open

    Trail of the Day: Casablanca Glades (Saddleback)

    Last Chair:

    What a storm. Pair these incredible conditions with last week’s big storm and we are in for another killer weekend on the slopes! Head out and enjoy a weekend of pow! Also, A BIG thank you to Tyler and Emily for liking last week’s email! You guys are awesome.

    Weather:

    Shocker, The Weather Channel is throwing out another winter weather advisory. That means to us skiers that we are guaranteed to see at least 2 inches. Thankfully, Saddleback and most other resorts have been reporting WAY more! Head over to their websites to look at the storm totals and remember, the snow is still falling!! Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:14 10 15
    Low:3 -11 4
    Based out of Rangeley

    Enjoy the new snow!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 28, 2022)

    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!

    Lollipop Race:

    Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club will be co-hosting this event with the Saddleback Ski School. From 1-2, the gates will be open for racing followed by awards on the deck. contact the Ski School desk to sign up. The race takes place on skiers right of Royal Tiger, just below the Rangeley Chair. For more information, see the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    $49 Ski Days:

    Who doesn’t love a family ski day? L.L. Bean has partnered with various Maine mountain resorts to offer discounted lift tickets. Saddleback is offering $49 Lift Ticket Thursdays, happening every Thursday now until March 24th. For more information, click here

    saddlebackmaine.com

    L.L.Bean (@LLBean) / Twitter
    Photo: L.L. Bean

    Tune Up Tuesday:

    Tune Up Tuesdays happen every Tuesday at Saddleback. Designed for people 50 and older, this 12 week course can offer a refresher or get more confidence while on skis. For more information, click the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Saddleback Mountain
    Photo: Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce

    Big Rock:

    Big Rock ski area is a small, family-friendly mountain located in Mars Hill. If you’ve ever skied there, you know the lift system is one like Saddleback before it closed. The main lift up the mountain is a double chair which is slow. The lifts around the base area have higher capacity than their own main lift up the mountain. Help the people of Mars Hill grow their mountain and bring it up to current lift standards. To learn more about their efforts and to donate, click the link below.

    bigrockmaine.com

    parent and child riding chairlift
    Photo: Big Rock Proposed Gemini Quad

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 49 / 67 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 87 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 106 / 135 Trails Open

    Trail of the Day: America (Saddleback)

    Last Chair:

    This past week, Saddleback’s Snowmaking team wrapped it up for the season. All snowmaking is now down! If you see a nice Helly Hansen jacket around Saddleback, chances are it’s our snowmakers – give them a big high five! Also, A BIG thank you to Greg, Norman, and Ben for liking last week’s email! You guys are awesome.

    Weather:

    Shocker, The Weather Channel is throwing out another winter weather advisory. That means to us skiers that we are guaranteed to see at least 2 inches with this storm coming in Friday night into Saturday. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:20 6 10
    Low:-2 -3 -6
    Based out of Rangeley

    Bundle Up, Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Fall Fun (November 12, 2021)

    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 Rangeley Area!

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    Saddleback:

    Saddleback has planned for opening day to be November 23, however, with snowmaking shipping delays and mother nature not on our side, they have moved their tentative opening day to Saturday, November 27. You can still go to the mountain to get your season pass, rentals, and the pub. Hours and other information is below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    May be an image of 2 people, people skiing and nature
    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    New England Pass:

    Hey college students! Want to ski and ride Sunday River, Sugarloaf, and Loon Mountain this winter season? You’re in luck, Purchase a 2021/22 New England Pass today! Click the link below to join the fun! ps. when skiing Loon, check out the new Kanc 8 and enjoy the ride!

    sundayriver.com

    Sunday River, Maine - SKI Magazine Resort Guide Review
    Photo: SKI Magazine

    Saddleback Job Fair:

    Work at the same place you love to ski. Send in your resume for an unforgettable experience either out on the snow or staying inside, Saddleback has the jobs that best fit your personality. And hey, you might even work with me! Next Saturday, November 20, stop by 10-2 at the Saddleback base lodge. For more information about this awesome opportunity, check out the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Maine Mountain Media

    Last Chair:

    With mother nature giving us what’s left of summer, this doesn’t help the ski areas any. To learn about how your mountain is doing, check their social media or website if anything is posted through those platforms. Also, A BIG thank you to Bemmily Boose, SamanthaW, and Sebastian for liking last week’s email! You guys are awesome.

    Weather:

    Please Mother Nature, bring the cold temperatures our way! Just a little longer and we’ll be skiing. Pssst, live countdown on the Mountain Lift Status page, linked below 😉

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:47 50 39
    Low:31 32 30
    Based out of Rangeley

    Start doing those snow dances!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Fall Fun (November 5, 2021)

    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 Rangeley Area!

    Photo: Sugarloaf Mountain

    November:

    Woah! Can you believe it’s November 5th? November means one thing for us skiers: SNOW! This November is expected to be a snowy one! Let’s get those skis dusted off and the snow dances going!

    Saddleback:

    Last weekend, I took a trip up to Saddleback to check out the progress. Although there weren’t any machines running at the time, you could tell they are still hard at work getting the mountain ready for us skiers. After all, this is crunch season for them. The photos below show the activity around the busy resort ranging from the new Cupstuptic T-Bar to the A-Frames and everything in between.

    Photo: Cupsuptic T-Bar (10/30/21) Saddleback Crew Hung Tees on 11/2
    Photo: South Branch Parking Area With New Moving Carpet (10/30/21)
    Photo: Parmachenee A-Frames Construction (10/30/21)
    Photo: Future Site of Employee Housing (Before South Branch Parking) 10/30/21

    Moving Carpet:

    Saddleback’s new Moving Carpet has a name! If you have been looking around our website you probably know it already: Mollychunkamunk. At first, I thought it was strange and the name didn’t feel right, however, Andy Shepard made a statement saying Mollychunkamunk was the former name of the Richardson Lake. After a while, the name grew on me and I think it will be a fun name for the kids to say. For the first season, Saddleback has said they will be running this lift as needed and it will be run by the Ski School. Basically saying it won’t be running all the time, only peak times or when they feel they need to run it.

    Opening Dates:

    All dates should be taken with a grain of salt. Below are the planned opening dates for the big mountains.

    • Saddleback: November 23
    • Sugarloaf: Before Thanksgiving
    • Sunday River: Before Thanksgiving

    We’ll update you week by week via our emails, and through our Twitter.

    Hats:

    That’s right Mainely Skiers! Our hats are now in. Head over to the merchandise page and get yours today! Now 10% off through Sunday!

    Shop Now

    Last Chair:

    Killington has officially opened for the 2021/22 ski season, first in New England. Sugarloaf and Sunday River have kickstarted their fall season by getting those guns fired up! We should be skiing shortly!

    Weather:

    As I watch the countdown tick down to zero, I can’t help but notice our temps for this weekend. Let’s hope these temps keep dropping! Pssst, live countdown on the Mountain Lift Status page, linked below 😉

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:40 47 50
    Low:27 26 32
    Based out of Rangeley

    Happy Snowvember Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Fall Fun (October 22, 2021)

    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 Rangeley Area!

    Maine Fall Colors over Acadia Photograph by Stan Dzugan

    In Pursuit Of Soul:

    In Pursuit of Soul, a short film by Teton Gravity Research, will explore the fiercely authentic culture of independent resort towns across the country, while meeting the people that call those mountains home – the true soul of skiing and snowboarding. On October 29, at 7:00pm, the Saddleback Pub will be doing a watch party because our very own Saddleback Mountain was featured in this film. With Lift Ticket giveaways and Saddleback Swag up for grabs, you won’t want to miss this! Watch the trailer below!

    Video: Teton Gravity Research

    Bethel Ski Sale:

    Come support the Bethel Outing Club with their ski sale happening October 29-30 at the Gould Academy Field House on Church Street in Bethel. View what they have along with a detailed description of the event below.

    bethelouting.org

    Bethel Outing Club - BOC Ski Sale
    Photo: Bethel Outing Club

    Twitter:

    Did you know we have a twitter account? Consider following to see information such as lift closures, trail counts, mountain info, and retweets from other ski areas before anyone else!

    twitter.com/mainelyskiing

    Snow:

    Did you catch the major ski area’s social media accounts on Tuesday? The tops of Sugarloaf and Saddleback saw some flakes. I say it’s time to start up the snow guns and get skiing before Halloween – Who’s with me?? Check out the video posted to Instagram from Jarod Emerson, Mountain Operations at Saddleback.

    Passes:

    Is that snow?!? Big storms in the Rockies and the startup of some resorts in Colorado is a great sign for an epic winter! It’s not to late to purchase your pass at the major resorts! Use the links below to secure another winter full of fun!

    Saddleback – saddlebackmaine.com
    Sugarloaf – sugarloaf.com
    Sunday River – sundayriver.com
    Shawnee Peak – shawneepeak.com
    Black Mountain of Maine – skiblackmountain.org

    Area ski hills prepare for season openings | Duluth News Tribune

    Last Chair:

    Rumor has it, Killington has fired up their guns pumping out that white gold! Although this isn’t in Maine, it is in our future. Hopefully their snow can somehow fly over to us! With temps around the low 40’s at night, winter could be here before we know it! Fingers crossed for an early and snowy winter.

    Weather:

    I am pretty excited about those low temps this Saturday and Sunday. Close to freezing temperatures is a step in the right direction! Winter will be here before we know it! Pssst, live countdown on the Mountain Lift Status page, linked below 😉

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:58 48 48
    Low:32 31 34
    Based out of Rangeley

    Stay Warm Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (September 10, 2021)

    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!

    Fall Is Here:

    As Summer pretty much came to a close last weekend as the kids went back to school. Fall is in the air and we all know what that means – Ski season will be here soon! The leaves start to change, that crisp smell is in the air and pumpkin spice everything. However you enjoy the fall, just know that first snowfall is coming fast!

    Photo: Karen Ogulnick

    Merrill Hill

    Merrill Hill, Sunday River’s latest project is really going great! An insert from their website “The Merrill Hill project continues to move forward. If you’ve been around the resort, there is a noticeable change. With several trails, roads, and lift lines cut, we’re excited to move into the lift- and snowmaking-building phase for the Sunday River Real Estate-exclusive development. During this time, some areas of the mountain are closed to all pedestrian traffic Monday through Friday. Please be aware of all signage around North Peak and Merrill Hill. You may need to choose alternative routes, or consider other places to explore as the area is filled with great hikes and walks.” Sunday River’s TikTok posted a video of the lift equipment from Doppelmayr sitting in a near by parking lot. Looks exciting! Check it out by clicking the link below.

    tiktok.com/sundayriver

    Photo: Unofficial Networks

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Catch a ride up Sunday River’s Chondola to North Peak before it is too late. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at South Ridge Lodge. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Weather:

    This weekend’s weather should be good for the outside work you need to do.

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:62 68 72
    Low:45 55 50
    Based out of Rangeley

    Have a great weekend!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (September 3, 2021)

    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!

    Photo: Festiva

    2021/22 Season Hype Video:

    Can’t stop thinking about the winter months? The 2021/22 Season Hype Video is out now! Click the link to watch it via YouTube or you can catch it near the bottom of our website!

    youtube.com/mainelyskiing

    Saddleback:

    As of Sunday, 8/29, the mountain is in full swing to get the resort ready for us skiers in the winter. Progress with the T-Bar, Mountain Bike Trails, Mid-Mountain Lodge, and more! Even on a Sunday! This really shows the dedication for the mountain and the people who call it home. Check out the photos below!

    Photo: Cupsuptic T-Bar Bottom Terminal (8/29/21)
    Photo: Cupsuptic T-Bar Towers (8/29/21)
    Photo: Busy Base Area (8/29/21)

    Resort Guide:

    Just because it is September doesn’t mean you can’t get in the winter spirit. Check out our Guide to Saddleback. You’ll find all the information you need such as Travel Information, Lift Opening/Closing Times for weekends and weekdays, Mountain Stats, and Detailed Trail Descriptions including my favorites. Click the link below to learn all about our home mountain!

    mainelyskiing.com/saddleback-guide/

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Catch a ride up Sunday River’s Chondola to North Peak before it is too late. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at South Ridge Lodge. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Trail Town Festival:

    The 9th Annual Trail Town Festival is happening this Saturday! Featuring a local author, Doug Dunlap, 9 time thru-hiker Warren Doyle, internationally known storyteller Antonio Rocha, live music by Unknown Legend, and the ice-cream eating contest with Maine’s favorite Gifford’s Ice Cream. Exhibitors, vendors, games and other activities are fun for the whole family! This is something you don’t want to miss! For more information visit the link below.

    rangeleymaine.com

    Photo: Rangeley Chamber of Commerce

    Weather:

    As of now, this weekend seems like good ice cream eating weather – if that is even a thing! 😉

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:61 68 65
    Low:48 55 56
    Based out of Rangeley

    Woah! Can you believe it’s already September? Snow should start flying around October!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (August 27, 2021)

    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!

    Cupsuptic T-Bar:

    Why is it always when the information needed comes out the day of when you need it? Well, in case you missed it, Saddleback received their new towers for the brand new t-bar. The team got them into place and this is starting to take shape! See other photos by clicking the link. And, while you’re there, consider following to keep up with all things Saddleback.

    instagram.com/jrod.emerson

    Photo: Jared Emerson

    Mountain Pond Hike With Andy:

    Update: This Is Now Full.

    Join the Saddleback Adventures team and Andy Shepard, Saddleback General Manager on a hike of the Mountain Pond Trail on this Saturday, August 28th. This trail is a moderate out and back to Mountain Pond, with a gradual climb all the way to the top along old dirt and gravel roads with some dirt trail mixed in. A great hike for those looking to see birds and enjoy the mountain’s remote body of water just down the road from Rangeley Lake. Andy and his wife Betsey look forward to hiking with you! Read all about it below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Andy Shepard with his wife, Betsey

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Sunday River has picked it up again with rides up/down the Chondola to North Peak. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at South Ridge Lodge. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Weather:

    Woah! What a week! While most of Maine saw temps around the 80’s, the mountains experienced 90’s. With school sports starting up, this definitely doesn’t feel like we are going towards the fall direction. Thankfully, this weekend’s forecast looks like we will be able to cool down a little bit before it gets right back up there!

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:73 69 69
    Low:46 52 61
    Based out of Rangeley

    Enjoy this short heat break!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (August 20, 2021)

    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!

    Merrill Hill:

    The Merrill Hill project at Sunday River is coming along with concrete footings for the towers and terminals poured. Right now, they are waiting to fly towers to get this thing looking like a lift. For more information about Merrill Hill or the new lift, visit the link below!

    www.newenglandskiindustry.com

    Photo: New England Ski Industry

    Cupsuptic T-Bar:

    Just like Merrill Hill at Sunday River, Saddleback’s Cupsuptic T-Bar is taking shape! Concrete footings are poured, both the top and bottom terminals are mostly complete. Right now, we are waiting to get towers in place, get the haul rope, tees, and snow! At this time, we don’t know a time on when the mountain should be receiving the rest of the equipment but keep your eyes on Saddleback’s socials so you don’t miss out.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Robert Greene

    Saddleback Season Passes:

    Don’t miss this deal! Secure your Saddleback Season Pass before the price increases on August 23rd. Buy now with just $99 down. Don’t forget, Every season pass at Saddleback includes NO blackout dates. Ski and ride whenever you want! To purchase your season pass to Maine’s most family-friendly, laid back mountain, click the link below!

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Maine Forestry Museum:

    Have you checked out the Maine Forestry Museum yet? MFM offers a peek at the history and culture of logging in the area, With a building offering a fascinating display of items and information available to visitors that tells the story of the region’s forestry-focused roots. Stop by at 221 Stratton Road, Rangeley. Open 10:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday – Sunday until September 5th. Need more info? Click the link below!

    maineforestrymuseum.org

    Photo: Maine Forestry Museum

    Smalls Falls:

    As crazy as this might sound, Summer is almost over. But, just because I said that doesn’t mean we won’t continue to have hot days. Staying cool on those record setting days is easier said than done. Stay cool by taking a swim at Smalls Falls. With plenty of parking and restrooms available, this is the perfect family-friendly activity. If you haven’t been here already, you should! In fact, you’ve probably passed it on the way to Rangeley.

    Photo: John Kenealy

    4,000 Foot Hikes:

    Maine is home to 14, 4,000-foot peaks, Saddleback Mountain is lucky enough to be nestled right in the heart of the county containing 10 of these peaks. Come meet up with other like-minded hikers who wish to complete these 4,000-foot peaks. Let the Saddleback Adventure guides do all the trip planning and organizing to get you to the top of one or more of these high peaks to enjoy the sense of accomplishment and beauty found in the mountains. These hikes are very challenging and arduous; hikers will need to be competent with good physical stamina. This Sunday’s hike: Saddleback Mountain.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Portland Press

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Sunday River has picked it up again with rides up/down the Chondola to North Peak. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at South Ridge Lodge. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Weather:

    This weekend might be an inside type of weekend. As it stands now, we have the post-tropical storms coming our way. Find this weekend’s forecast below.

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:84 81 72
    Low:64 63 60
    Based out of Rangeley

    Stay dry Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (August 13, 2021)

    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!

    Photo: Tim Tetu

    Maine Attraction Water Ski Show:

    Get ready Oquossoc! The Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team is ready to amaze you! Taking place at the Oquossoc Cove on Rangeley Lake, you really don’t want to miss this! With human pyramids, flips, and more, this will be exciting! To learn more, click the link below!

    maineattractionwaterski.com

    Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team

    Bob Marley:

    Uncle Bobby takes on the Lakeside Theater in Rangeley, Maine on August 15th. Bob will bring his classic Mainah accent paired with his incredible humor to Rangeley. This isn’t something I want to miss! For tickets and more information, visit Bob’s website by clicking the link below!

    bmarley.com

    Photo: Bob Marley

    Balance Bike Race:

    Register your little one for a fun Balance Bike race! The cutest race of the summer is open to kids 5 and under, and will be held this Friday afternoon on Main Street in Sugarloaf Village. Kids will make their way in small waves through a short but action-packed course from the Base Lodge, up Main Street, and back where they’ll be rewarded with cheers, snacks, and prizes. For more information and to sign up, click the box below.

    Register
    Photo: Sugarloaf

    4,000 Foot Hikes:

    Maine is home to 14, 4,000-foot peaks, Saddleback Mountain is lucky enough to be nestled right in the heart of the county containing 10 of these peaks. Come meet up with other like-minded hikers who wish to complete these 4,000-foot peaks. Let the Saddleback Adventure guides do all the trip planning and organizing to get you to the top of one or more of these high peaks to enjoy the sense of accomplishment and beauty found in the mountains. These hikes are very challenging and arduous; hikers will need to be competent with good physical stamina. This Sunday’s hike: North Crocker Mountain.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Maine Northwest Mountains

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Sunday River has picked it up again with rides up/down the Chondola to North Peak. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at South Ridge Lodge. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Golf Scramble:

    Pick your partner for this two-day Member-Guest Golf Tournament, which includes a best ball competition, second-day scramble plus dinner, raffle, awards, and an evening glowlight golf outing. Although this event signup has already happened, we want to spread the word for next year! August 21-22 is the weekend of fun!

    Photo: Sugarloaf

    Weather:

    Do you smell that? There is a faint smell in the air that kind of smells like mac apples, fall leaves, and snow guns. Just me?

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:88 75 72
    Low:65 52 48
    Based out of Rangeley

    Just 88 days until first chair!

    -Keegan