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!
Photo: Sunday River – New England is open for skiing!
Opening Day:
Welcome to Ski Season! As Sugarloaf joins the race today, keep in mind, this is early-season skiing. Some resorts may not have beginner terrain. Check with your local mountain’s report before you hit the snow.
Photo: Andy Gagne Photography
Mountain Report:
Saddleback: 0 / 68 Trails Open
Sugarloaf: 6 / 162 Trails Open
Sunday River: 3 / 135 Trails Open
Pleasant Mountain: 0 / 47 Trails Open
Trail of the Day: Upper Sunday Punch (Sunday River)
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:
Best of 207 Voting
November 1
November 18
Every Day
Sugarloaf Opening Day
November 18
November 18
One Day
Saddleback Pub Reopens for Winter Season
November 25
November 25
On Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
Saddleback Webcams:
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the Bullwheels and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Saddleback Base Camera Webcam overlooking the Rangeley Express and new Sandy Quad Construction. (Photo Taken 11/10/22 @ 11:22am)
Last Chair:
It’s been a long time coming! Ski Season is finally here. Just because the snow has started flying, snowmakers are just getting started! Keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!
Weather:
Thanks for joining us Old Man Winter! With your help, Sunday River and Sugarloaf were able to open this week! These cold temps will allow snowmakers to really crank on production making more trails daily! Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as it’s only getting better! Click the link below for more.
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 Foliage Report:
The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com
Augusta, MAINE – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry’s (DACF) final Foliage Report for October 19 indicates past peak conditions throughout most of the state. Peak conditions are occurring along the immediate coast in zone one with high leaf drop (more than 70 percent).
As we close the books on this spectacular fall foliage season, we’d like to give a shout-out and a huge thank you to all our leaf lovers and to everyone that shared their memorable fall foliage photos with us, added Ross.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
“For those of you who are adventurous and still want to catch a glimpse of the fall colors, a hike in and around the blueberry barrens in DownEast Maine is a must-see! If you have never seen the blueberry barrens ablaze with the fall colors, you will not be disappointed. For those of you who plan to visit Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, you will be required to wear a mask in indoor spaces, due to an uptick in COVID-19 transmission levels,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.
Calendar Adds:
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:
CRNEMBA Trail Work Day
October 29
October 29
One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain
November 5
November 5
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
CRNEMBA Trail Work Day:
Join Sugarloaf and Carrabassett Valley Academy for the CRNEMBA Trail Work Day. Happening this October 29, help out by giving back to the trails. Bring the kids; trail work is a fun way for the family to get outside together and contribute to the community.
THE WORK: We generally work from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM raking, lopping, trimming, and occasionally tackling more significant maintenance projects. Our focus is on safety and fun. We’ll tailor assignments to your comfort level and we’re glad to have you for only part of the day if that’s all you have to give.
ITEMS TO BRING: Water, sturdy gloves and footwear, safety glasses/protective eyewear, insect repellent, rain gear (just in case), lunch or snacks. We provide any specialized tools that may be needed but it’s helpful If you have hand tools that you can bring (such as leaf rakes, loppers, hand saws, hand shears). A cell phone is also a good idea so we can communicate on issues that may pop up.
Photo: CRNEMBA Trail Crew
Competition Hill Construction:
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Base Webcam looking out over the Rangeley High-Speed Quad and new Sandy Quad. Photo Taken 10/13/22 at 6:00pm.
Weather:
What a wet week! Most of Maine saw heavy rainfall throughout this past week. Some areas even saw flooding. If storm chasing is your thing, hit up Smalls Falls for some great late-season flow. Over the weekend, we have sunshine on tap with highs in the low 60’s. We’re gearing up for an awesome fall weekend in Maine.
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!
Sugarloaf Uphill Climb:
Registration is now open for the Uphill Clinmb which returns Sunday, October 9th. Important Info:
Starting at the SuperQuad, racers will run/hike/trudge about 2400 vertical feet to the summit.
There will be two water stops along the course, offering water only.
This race will occur rain or shine, so please plan accordingly and bring plenty of extra layers for the summit.
No racers will be allowed on-course who have not registered, received a bib, or signed a liability release.
Sign up and get ready for a great run! For more information and how to register, click the link below.
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:
Sunday Funday Geocaching
May 29
September 18
Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip
May 29
September 18
Every Sunday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP
June 1
September 14
Every Wednesday
Saddleback Oktoberfest
October 8
October 8
One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend
October 8
October 9
Two Days
Sugarloaf Uphill Climb
October 9
October 9
One Day
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides
July 3
October 10
Every Day
Jordan 8 Update:
Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time and they have almost completed the bottom terminal. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. Just a few things left before it’s ripping us up the mountain. Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.
Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.
Photo: Maine Drone Imaging
Photo: Maine Drone Imaging
Scenic Lift Rides:
Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. 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 the various lodges and base areas. 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 links below.
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Last weekend was the unofficial end of summer. According to these temps, it looks like summer might be holding on some more. Check out the temps below.
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: Sugarloaf
Alec MacGillivary:
Don’t miss Alec MacGillivary and Band performing at Saddleback on Saturday, August 27. Bringing together Nashville style and Boston swagger, singer-songwriter Alec MacGillivray brings a party atmosphere with him, wherever he goes. With his dynamic live performances making him a “must-see” emerging artist, Alec has entertained audiences in theaters, clubs, and festivals across America and supported major touring acts such as Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, and Cole Swindell. For more information or to get tickets, click the link below.
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:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast
May 27
August 26
Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk
May 28
August 27
Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching
May 29
September 18
Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip
May 29
September 18
Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle
June 1
August 31
Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP
June 1
September 14
Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip
June 2
September 1
Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga
June 4
August 27
Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga
June 5
August 28
Every Sunday
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides
July 3
October 10
Every Day
Jordan 8 Update:
Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time and they have almost completed the bottom terminal. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. Just a few things left before it’s ripping us up the mountain. Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.
Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.
Photo: Maine Drone Imaging
Photo: Maine Drone Imaging
Kids Bike Group Trip:
Saddleback’s bike trails are located in the South Branch area of the lower mountain. These gradually sloped trails include sections great for beginner riders. This weekly kid’s program will work on the transition from pavement riding to gravel and downhill biking. This program will run from June 2nd through the Thursday before Labor Day weekend.
BYOB – Bring Your Own Bike, or arrange to rent from the mountain.
Children will need to be registered and a waiver will be signed by a parent or guardian. Drop-ins are welcome, but participation requires a signed waiver.
Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. 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 the various lodges and base areas. 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 links below.
Who doesn’t love a good marshmallow roast? S’mores anyone? Make sure you sign up for these special events so you can get out into the community with the people you normally ski with! Just like the marshmallow roasts they did in the winter just warmer, make sure it’s on your calendar!
This summer, Saddleback will be hosting a range of yoga classes taught by various certified yoga instructors. See the list below for the difference in classes. To see what class fits your busy life, click over to our Events Page
Morning Flow Yoga – Saturday Mornings from 8:30 – 9:30 am This program is taught by Carrol & Robert and runs from June 4 to August 27.
Hatha Yoga – Sunday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am This program is taught by Kristina and runs from June 5 to August 28.
Photo: Saddleback Maine
Nature Walk and Geocaching:
Are your kids itching to get out of the house? Maybe some geocaching is in their future! Or, something for the whole family, a good ol’ walk in our back yard! Whatever you fancy, Saddleback has your outdoor goals. As the time gets closer, we’ll go into more detail.
Nature Walk – Every Saturday starting May 28 Click here
Geocaching – Every Sunday starting May 29 Click here
Photo: Saddleback Maine
Saddleback Webcams:
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
The cool days and rain were nice to keep our lawns in good shape, but it wasn’t very helpful to get outside and do something fun. However, mother nature is throwing us a bone here and sending warm weather our way!
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: Sugarloaf
Oquossoc Day:
Oquossoc Day 2022 is happening this Saturday, August 13. There are loads of festivities happening all around the village. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a River’s Edge Fishing Charter for four (4) people! Raffle tickets will be on sale throughout the day and the winner will be announced at the end of the festival.
Event Time
Event Name
10:00am – 4:00pm
Art & Antiques Show and Sale (Outdoor Heritage Muesum)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Tom Ball Band (LIVE in the Village sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank)
Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team (Oquossoc Cove)
3:30pm
Happy Hour & Raffle Drawing (Portage Tap House)
Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team
Calendar Adds:
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:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast
May 27
August 26
Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk
May 28
August 27
Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching
May 29
September 18
Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip
May 29
September 18
Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle
June 1
August 31
Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP
June 1
September 14
Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip
June 2
September 1
Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga
June 4
August 27
Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga
June 5
August 28
Every Sunday
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides
July 3
October 10
Every Day
Oquossoc Day 2022
August 13
August 13
One Day
3-Day Fly Fishing Experience (August)
August 24
August 26
Three Days
Jordan 8 Update:
Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time as now both terminals have been completed with the necessary groundwork. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. All that’s left now is for the parts to be placed on the mountain! Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.
Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.
Photo: Maine Drone Imaging
Photo: Maine Drone Imaging
3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:
Enjoy a 3-day fly fishing experience led by our own Dr. Bill Richards, a Master Registered Maine Guide!
Day 1: Introduction to the “Art of Fly Fishing” – A little history of the Rangeley Region. An overview of fly fishing equipment and its application. Demonstration of the “overhead cast” and proper body position, fly rod grip, and mechanics, and begin to practice your skills with Coach Bill. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Student Practice Sessions – Coach will offer feedback and constructive tips to help improve and perfect your cast. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 3: Guided Fly Fishing from a Canoe. Get an early start for a full morning on the water! Time: 5 a.m. – 10 a.m.
For more information and to sign up for this incredible opportunity, click the links below:
Saddleback’s bike trails are located in the South Branch area of the lower mountain. These gradually sloped trails include sections great for beginner riders. This weekly kid’s program will work on the transition from pavement riding to gravel and downhill biking. This program will run from June 2nd through the Thursday before Labor Day weekend.
BYOB – Bring Your Own Bike, or arrange to rent from the mountain.
Children will need to be registered and a waiver will be signed by a parent or guardian. Drop-ins are welcome, but participation requires a signed waiver.
Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. 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 the various lodges and base areas. 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 links below.
Who doesn’t love a good marshmallow roast? S’mores anyone? Make sure you sign up for these special events so you can get out into the community with the people you normally ski with! Just like the marshmallow roasts they did in the winter just warmer, make sure it’s on your calendar!
This summer, Saddleback will be hosting a range of yoga classes taught by various certified yoga instructors. See the list below for the difference in classes. To see what class fits your busy life, click over to our Events Page
Morning Flow Yoga – Saturday Mornings from 8:30 – 9:30 am This program is taught by Carrol & Robert and runs from June 4 to August 27.
Hatha Yoga – Sunday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am This program is taught by Kristina and runs from June 5 to August 28.
Photo: Saddleback Maine
Nature Walk and Geocaching:
Are your kids itching to get out of the house? Maybe some geocaching is in their future! Or, something for the whole family, a good ol’ walk in our back yard! Whatever you fancy, Saddleback has your outdoor goals. As the time gets closer, we’ll go into more detail.
Nature Walk – Every Saturday starting May 28 Click here
Geocaching – Every Sunday starting May 29 Click here
Photo: Saddleback Maine
Saddleback Webcams:
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
While I personally enjoyed the week of warm days, we are on track to get a little bit of a break temperature-wise. This weekend’s temps will top out in the low 70’s and things will definitely feel cooler. You might want to break out those pants.
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