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!
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
Sugarloaf’s Busy Summer:
Sugarloaf has had a busy summer. With work being done all throughout the mountain. Crews have been hard at work replacing the haul rope for the SuperQuad. While some speculate this work is being done because there won’t be a replacement anytime soon, the real answer is that a haul rope has a lifespan and the cable is at the end of it’s safe timeline. Snowmaking has also been busy working on upgrading the main lines to 20″ pipes, they added a fourth booster pump at the mid-mountain pump house, and adding new snowmaking lines of some other trails. Check it out below.
Big Moose Mountain in Greenville has been very busy these last few days. Crews have been hard at work trimming the upper mountain trails. You can help donate to this great cause by using the link below.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
We just had a week which showed us all that fall is coming. While the majority of trees are still nice and green, the vibrant fall colors will soon appear. Keep an eye on our weekly emails for updates on Maine Fall Foliage.
Weather:
This might be a great weekend for those inside activities. Things like bowling, doing puzzles, or exploring activity lists so you are ready to hit the ground running when the rain clears. Don’t forget to explore our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains.
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!
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
Titcomb Breaks Ground Tomorrow:
Titcomb Mountain recently posted sharing that tomorrow is the groundbreaking event for their new T-Bar. It’s scheduled for Saturday, August 30 at 10:00am. Check out the event and stop by to stand beside a community.
On a Facebook post that was shared from the resort this week, they showed a video of some explosions happening on and around some popular trails off the Locke Mountain area. The work, which will allow for a new booster house around the mid-station of the Locke Mountain Trple. Check out the video explaining it all by clicking the link below.
Big Moose Mountain in Greenville has been very busy these last few days. Crews have been hard at work trimming the upper mountain trails. You can help donate to this great cause by using the link below.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
As we get ready for another weekend, we’ve seen a week of cool temperatures and mostly great conditions. These conditions allowed Black Mountain to install 5 new snow guns.
Weather:
Those are some cool, fall-like temperatures. And while we’re looking at some scattered showers throughout the day today and tomorrow, we aren’t expecting much rain. Once the rain has passed, check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains.
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!
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
Oquossoc Day 2025:
Take a trip down memory lane at Oquossoc Day – This 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.
BigRock Mountain is currently selling chairs from their 1970 Mueller Double. You can purchase any of the 120+ chairs for as low as $200 and it comes with the original grip. Perfect for a backyard swing. Check them out below:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
Phew this was a HOT week. While the temps are on the downhill right now, they heat back up this weekend to a brisk 80 degrees. After this past week, I’ll take that any day of the week!
Weather:
Temps are back to the 80’s but won’t stay like this for long. After this weekend, next week looks very cool with temps around 65! Pack a sweatshirt with those conditions! Check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains. Don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Camden Snow Bowl have been working on a new master plan for the resort and surrounding area and a few weeks ago, they presented it to the town. In it, the mountain could be adding new mountain biking trails, a new lodge, and potentially a new lift better equiped for higher demand. Of course those are the big ones but for the full picture, read their plan using the link below.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
Another week of summer is now behind us. With moderate temps all weekend long, it was great to get outside. If you’re planning a trip this weekend you’re in luck thanks to our Summer Activities page, filled with all kinds of activites you and your family can do during the summer and fall months in the mountains of Maine.
Weather:
Warm temps and party sunny skies are on tap for this weekend. Perfect for Rangeley’s Logging Festival, Sugarloaf’s Summer Music Series, and Sunday River’s Ruff Mountain Festival. Sunday could see some late afternoon sprinkles so if you’re headed out, pack a rain coat just in case.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
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!
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!
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day
July 4
July 4
One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf
July 4
August 31
Every Fri-Sun
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
Father’s Day Sale:
Our Father’s Day Sale is in full swing with big savings on lots of products! Save up to 25% off on things Dad will love! Plus, every order during the sale ships with our Ski Dad sticker. Hurry, as the savings end at midnight on Sunday, June 1.
The Sugarloaf Golf Club is continuing their early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up. This weekend, golfers can play 18 holes for just $49, with cart included, by donating three or more non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks. Learn more and book tee times by clicking the link below.
On Thursday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for help. They are currently in the permitting process with LUPC to reconstruct the former Ski Patrol Cabin & training center at the top of the mountain. The goal is that this project will be a community build, ideally fall of this year. If this effort is something that you would like to be involved in, reach out to the non-profit. They are asking for help with engineering, design, materials, fundraising, and labor. They ended the post hinting at a new summit lift. Read the full post below.
A brand new sticker has just hit the shop with the release of the state’s new pine tree license plate. The new sticker matches our Chickadee Plate with “Skier” as the text. Pick one up today to match your new plate!
The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting next weekend on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activities for all ages. Purchase tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.
Downeast Magazine’s Best of Maine 2025 voting is now open. Five ski mountains are on the list this year. Camden Snow Bowl, Mt. Abram, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River are all up for the title of Best Ski Mountain in Maine. While I won’t tell you which mountain I voted for, here are my other votes for the categories:
Food & Drink:
Bakery – Momo’s Cheesecakes
Bar – Bigelow Brewing Company
Brewery – Bigelow Brewing Company
Chocolatier – Wilbur’s of Maine
Coffee Roasters – Carrabassett Coffee Roasters
Hard-Cider Maker – Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider
Ice-Cream Maker – Fielder’s Choice
Arts & Culture:
Maine Pro or College Sports Mascot – Slugger / Portland Sea Dogs
Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.
What was going to be the first summer since 2018 where no new lifts were getting installed in Maine, Titcomb has signed a contract with Doppelmayr to replace T-Bar 2 with a brand new one! Titcomb has been fundraising for a few months now trying to raise enough money to add 3-phase power to the mountain, improve snowmaking, and of course, replace T-Bars 1 and 2. Currently, Lift 2 is removed and production has started on the new lift. The mountain is continuing to fundraise with a hope that both lifts 1 and 2 could be replaced. Click the link below or scan the QR code to donate!
On Monday, Big Moose Mountain posted to Facebook with some exciting updates. For starters, the non-profit received a check for $25,000 from the Gardner Family Trust. The mountain also posted about receiving a 2014 Prinoth BR350 groomer. They say this will help modernize their fleet and bring more reliability to the Greenville Mountain. See their exiting updates by following them on Facebook, linked below.
The Lupine Festival will be happening on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Outdoor Heritage Museum. Located at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, over 40 local Maine vendors will be there. The Museum and its store will also be open for visitors. Admission is free but access to the museum’s exhibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their website below.
Mt. Abram has been hard at work getting their mountain bike trails and lifts ready to go. Unfortunately, their lifts need some work before they can load guests. This lift work has resulted in the bike park opening much later than anticipated with the opening date set for June 19. Learn more and purchase tickets below.
Take part in something amazing happening at Mt. Abram Bike Park! On Saturday, June 21, WinterKids will be hosting a 12-hour mountain bike and trail running challenge. This is both a physical challenge and a meaningful fundraiser. Sign up and learn more by clicking the link below.
Head over to Sugarloaf Golf Course on Saturday, June 21 for their Elyte Performance Fitting presented by Callaway. Join us the folks from Callaway as they share the game-changing innovations in this incredible new lineup of drivers. Learn more below.
This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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:
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!
We saw some heat this past week! Warm temps and sunny skies carried us through a few days this week before going right back into this cold and rainy stage. Hopefully that will all be ending as Sunday starts the month of June!
Weather:
Last week’s snow has all been melted and we’re moving on from snow. Sadly we’re just moving to thawed snow and cold-ish temps this weekend. Should be a great day to get out on the course today! Sunday too if you’re ok with your feet getting a little wet.
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Mountain Report:
Mountain Name
Trails Open
Percent Open
Saddleback
67 / 68
99%
Sugarloaf
66 / 176
38%
Sunday River
31 / 139
22%
Pleasant Mountain
5 / 47
11%
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! Click here
Event Name:
Start Date:
End Date:
Occurrence:
Pleasant Mountain’s Opening Day
December 8
December 8
One Day
Lost Valley’s Opening Day
December 9
December 9
One Day
Barker 6 Opening Day
December 9
December 9
One Day
Demo Day @ Sunday River
December 9
December 9
One Day
Sunday River Santa Sunday
December 10
December 10
One Day
Sugarloaf Tree Lighting Festival
December 16
December 16
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 16
December 17
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 25
December 29
Five Days
Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River
January 6
January 6
One Day
2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback
January 7
January 7
One Day
Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC
January 28
January 28
One Day
IFSA Junior Freeride @ Saddleback
January 28
January 28
One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf
February 2
February 4
Three Days
February Fest @ Saddleback
February 23
February 23
One Day
Pleasant Mountain is Open:
Pleasant Mountain sent their first chair of the season up the Pine Quad at 9:30am this morning. For more information or to stay in the loop, click the link below.
Lost Valley has been cranking out snow and are opening a week earlier than expected. Lost Valley will send the first chair of the season up at 9:00am. They also plan to offer 4 trails:
Difficulty
Trail Name
Difficulty
Trail Name
Pine Grove
Big Buck
Deer Run
Bobcat
Early-season conditions means no easy way down. All trails will be marked as Blue Squares.
For more information, please check out their report page listed below.
The first chair of Sunday River’s latest major project, Barker 6, gets sent up the hill lighting fast, on Saturday, December 9. There will be a raffle for the first chair. For more information, click the link below.
This week, snowmaking crews from BigRock, Camden Snow Bowl, and Mt. Abram all fired up their equipment. While the snow we got on Sunday and Monday will help build bases, we hope it’s just the start of a great season ahead. Bring it on, Mother Nature. For the most current report on your local resorts, click the link below.
Join Sunday River on the slopes with their annual Santa Sunday. The Registration is now open to join the hundreds of Santas sending it down South Ridge. All proceeds go directly to the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area. To sign up, click the link below.
That first chair is always one of the most exciting moments in the early season. It’s time to start waxing those skis, dusting off gear and making sure your pass is ready. mainelyskiing.com/season-passes 😉 you’ll thank me later. Below is a table of the opening days as we know right now. Plus, for a more frequently updated list, click the link below.
It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.
This week, Saddleback announced $49 lift tickets available for the full season. Act fast, as there are only so many tickets being sold at that price before going to the next pricing tier. Click the link to purchase now.
The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.
Our Resort Status page is now live. Complete with the various ski areas we cover, you’ll have all the important information relevant to us skiers. Check out the page below.
Saddleback released a new website that we think looks pretty good! They debuted it for the first weekend of the season, and it will only get better as the season progresses. Check it out below!
Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:
The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.
The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails:
Difficulty
Trail Name
Difficulty
Trail Name
Hatchet
Bucksaw
Feller-Buncher
Cutter
Chipper
Whistle Punk
Upper Beaver Tail
Lower Beaver Tail
Knot Bumper
Yarder
Twitcher
West Mountain Crosscut
Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.
Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr, and is set to be completed by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.
As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week of the lift construction. See more by clicking the links below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!
Woah! Thanks for all the snow, Mother Nature, we loved it! The snow that fell Sunday night into Monday made for great mid-week skiing out there. We watched Sugarloaf nearly triple their trail count and Sunday River doubled it. We’re looking good as we start December.
Weather:
We’re hoping the rain for Sunday will hold off, making for a good weekend of skiing and riding. With four resorts already open and Lost Valley opening tomorrow, there’s lots of excitement here in the mountains. Welcome to winter, welcome to ski season!
