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 | 54 / 68 | 79% |
| Sugarloaf | 97 / 176 | 56% |
| Sunday River | 98 / 139 | 71% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 29 / 47 | 62% |
Trail of the Day: Red 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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of Maine | January 10 | March 20 | Every Wednesday |
| February Vacation Week | February 19 | February 23 | Five Days |
| February Fireworks @ Sugarloaf | February 20 | February 20 | One Day |
| February Fest @ Saddleback | February 23 | February 23 | One Day |
| WinterKids Downhill 24 @ Sugarloaf | February 29 | March 1 | Two Days |
February Break Fun:
Remember, as February Break approaches we want to give you the best all-in-one events calendar for every mountain throughout vacation. While this is sent in the email every week, you can always see the most current info by going to our events page. Click here for more: mainelyskiing.com/events
Sat, Feb. 17:
- Slopeside Fire Dancing at Sunday River
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
- Chris Goodenough @ Black Mountain
Sun, Feb. 18:
- 9th Annual Winterpalooza in Rangeley
- Après Music Series: Ryan McCalmon at Saddleback
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
- Noel & Don @ Black Mountain
- Bea Wee Lollipop Race at Saddleback
Mon, Feb 19:
- President’s Day
- February Fireworks at Sugarloaf
Tues, Feb 20:
- West Mountain Celebration at Sugarloaf
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
- Sparks Art Critter Encounter at Sunday River
- WinterKids Family Day at Black Mountain
- Winterstick Snowboard Demo Day at Saddleback
Wed, Feb 21:
- Eddy & Betty Dinner at Sunday River
- Racing With The Moon at Pleasant Mountain
- WinterKids Family Day at Mt. Abram
Thurs, Feb 22:
- Climb For Community at Sugarloaf
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
Fri, Feb 23:
- February Fest at Saddleback
- GeeWhiz Grom Slopestyle Open at Saddleback
- Friday Night Live Music at Pleasant Mountain
- Storybook Snowshoe at Sugarloaf
Sat, Feb 24:
- CVA Scholarship Bash @ Sugarloaf
- Après Music Series: Unknown Legend at Saddleback
- Adam Brenton at Black Mountain
- Slopeside Fire Dancing at Sunday River
- Eddy & Betty Dinner at Sunday River
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
Sun, Feb 25:
- Bea Wee Lollipop Race at Saddleback
- Free Sleigh Rides at Black Mountain
- WinterKids Family Day at Titcomb Mountain
- Byron Glaus at Black Mountain
3rd Annual Hill Climb:
The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!
WinterKids Downhill 24:
Help raise money for families in need by participating in Sugarloaf and WinetKids Downhill 24. Happening from February 29, to March 1. To register and learn more about this special opportunity to ski around the clock, click the link below!
Bucksaw Express:
Sugarloaf’s newest lift and biggest expansion since the SuperQuad, Bucksaw Express opened today. Get to the west side for all the new trails. Learn more below.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:
If you’re still in the Christmas spirit or you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, there are a number of various dates for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Rangeley. Don’t miss out on making those memories before the season ends! For more info and dates, see the full schedule below!
• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th (February Break)
• Thursday, February 22nd (February Break)
• Saturday, February 24th (February Break)
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th
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, 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.
Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:
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.
Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:
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.
Saddleback Webcams:
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!
Last Chair:
With the opening of Bucksaw Express, we’re looking good rolling into the weekend. Sadly, we watched some rain cause some problems early in the week, but the cold temps allowed groomers to get out and till up the ice, turning it into perfect corduroy.
Weather:
The temps are looking more like winter as we kick off February vacation. Don’t let the cloudy skies wreck your fun, bring the low-light goggles and some layers for warmth. We’re also eyeing some snow in the long-range forecast, so keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! For the current lift status, click the link below.
Pack your low-light goggles.
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 