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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 20, 2025)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	June 20	June 20	One Day
Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf Course	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
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

Get A Free Indy Pass:

This week, Indy Pass released a new program where you can get a free Indy Pass by sporting some version of “IndyPass”, “SkiIndy”, or whatever else you can come up with on your license plate. The company says that for every year the plate reads that combo, you will be sent a free Indy Pass. To read more, click the link below.

indyskipass.com

Elyte Performance Fitting:

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.

sugarloaf.com

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

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.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

sundayriver.com

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Live Music at 45 North:

45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 23	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

sugarloaf.com

Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘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.

sugarloaf.com

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Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 20	4:00-7:00pm	Jed Allen
June 26	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band

westsidebeergarden.com

44th Annual Logging Festival:

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.

maineforestrymuseum.org

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Ruff Mountain:

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.

sundayriver.com

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.

Friday, June 20 – Cowboy Angels Today!
Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks
Friday August 22 – Seagrass
Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

sugarloaf.com

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Pink Talking Fish:

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.

sundayriver.com

Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

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.

mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

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Summer Activities:

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!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Decorate in Style:

Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Gosh! Last weekend was amazing: no rain, warm temps, and endless sunshine. While today looks a little rough, the luminous glow of sunshine on Saturday will make it all worth it!

Weather:

The temps are rising throughout the weekend as we start to get ready to enter the heat wave. As of writing this email, we”re forecasting temps in the high 80’s early next week. That would be a great day to call in sick and enjoy all of the Summer Activities that the Maine mountains have to offer.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	67°	71°	75°
Low:	54°	49°	58°

Based out of Rangeley

Have a nice weekend!

– Keegan

June 20, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 23, 2025)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
The Pub at Saddleback Reopens	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Open for the Season	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sidecountry Sports Bike Sale @ Camden Snow Bowl	May 24	May 24	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day	May 25	May 25	One Day
Tin Mountain Roundup @ Sugarloaf	May 30	June 1	Three Days
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
Rangeley Lupine Festival	July 14	July 14	One Day
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the Season	June 19	June 19	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	June 20	June 20	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	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

Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River’s Golf Course is now open ‘fore’ the season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

Big Moose Needs Your Help:

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.

facebook.com

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Tin Mountain Roundup:

The Sugarloaf Golf Club will continue it’s early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up, next 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.

sugarloaf.com

Black Mountain Redoing Lodge Flooring:

Black Mountain in Rumford has been busy working inside, which was perfect given all of the recent rain, replacing their old flooring. They have been wripping out the carpet and will be replacing it with fresh, new stuff. See all of the photos on their Facebook page, linked below.

facebook.com

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Saddleback Reopening For Summer:

Saddleback is waking up from the Mud Season and gettign ready for Summer. The Pub is now open for the Summer Season. The Retail shop is also open. While the lift rides and mountain biking announcements will come later. Learn more on their website.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sidecountry Sports Hosting Bike Sale:

Sidecountry Sports is hosting a bike sale to benefit the trails at Camden Snow Bowl. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Midcoast Trails Stewardship and earmarked to work directly with the Snow Bowl, and Camden Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Nathan to improve the trails at the Snow Bowl. All kinds of bikes are accepted — children’s, mountain, road, gravel and hybrids. Bikes must be in good working order to be accepted for the sale. Sidecountry is accepting bikes at its Rockland location, at 481 Main Street, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and at it Trailside location at the Camden Snow Bowl on Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. See the article below.

penbaypilot.com

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Rangeley Birding Festival:

The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting 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 activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

rangeleybirdingfestival.com

Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

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

Home & Garden:

Architect – Barrett Made
Builder – Barrett Made

Travel & Play:

Golf Course – Sugarloaf
Maine State Park – Baxter State Park
Ski Mountain – ???
Trivia Night – Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub

Vote Now

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BMOM Golf Tournament:

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.

skiblackmountain.org

Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

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!

titcombmountain.com

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BigRock Won NSAA’s Safety Award:

The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards happned this week and one exciting announcement has come from the big convention: BigRock Mountain has won ‘Best Guest Safety Program’! The mountain won thanks to their innovative Ski4Life button program. The way it works is that wearing a green button shows that you are a complete beginner. A blue button states you are comfortable with skiing and riding to the triple chair. Finally, a black button states that you are fully able to go to the summit and that you are a strong intermediate skier. Congratulations BigRock and see the other winning mountains by clicking the link below.

nsaa.org

Big Moose Mountain:

On Monday, Big Moose Mountain posted to Facebook with some exciting updates. For starters, the non-profit recieved a check for $25,000 from the Gardner Family Trust. The mountain also posted about recieving 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.

facebook.com

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Jim McCormack Retires:

For those who don’t know him, Jim McCormack was the Competition Director at Sugarloaf. A wonderful article was written about him by skiracing.com. Check it out and read his story by clicking the link below.

skiracing.com

Maine Ranks High For Ski Vacations:

According to the BBN Times, Maine ranks 4th as the Best U.S. State For A Ski Destination. Maine even beat out states like Montana, Utah, and New York. Read the article below.

bbntimes.com

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Rangeley Lupine Festival:

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 exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

historicrangeley.org

Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

Mt. Abram has been hard at work getting their mountain bike trails and lifts ready to go. Unfortunalty, 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.

mtabram.com

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WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

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.

mainelyskiing.com

Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

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Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘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.

sugarloaf.com

Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
May 23	4:00-7:00pm	Jeff Kilton
May 24	5:00-8:00pm	D-No And The Full Send
May 30	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
May 31	4:00-7:00pm	Tom LeClerc
June 6	4:00-7:00pm	Chris Goodenough
June 7	4:00-7:00pm	Lee Stearns
June 13	4:00-7:00pm	Lucas Roy
June 14	4:00-7:00pm	The Pond House Trio
June 20	4:00-7:00pm	Jed Allen
June 26	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band

westsidebeergarden.com

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44th Annual Logging Festival:

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.

maineforestrymuseum.org

Ruff Mountain:

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.

sundayriver.com

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Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. While the specifics haven’t been announced, the dates are listed below:

Friday, June 20 – TBD
Friday, July 11 – TBD
Friday August 22 – TBD
Friday, September 26 – TBD

sugarloaf.com

Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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Get Ready For Summer:

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!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

May 23 and there’s a fresh dusting of snow at the top of Saddleback and Sugarloaf.

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

What in the world? Winter isn’t done yet! Most high elevation areas saw a fresh dusting of SNOW *checks calendar* IN LATE MAY! This all happened yesterday and overnight last night.

Weather:

After all those cold temperatures, apparently cold enough to snow, we will have just a few more days of this before Mother Nature will kindly give us some warmth and sunshine… even if it’s only short lived. Monday, Memorial Day looks nice! After all this rain and cold temperatures, I’m more than ready for warm days filled with LOTS of sunshine.

Snow? Really?

– Keegan

May 23, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 16, 2025)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sunday River Golf Course Open	May 16	May 18	Three Day
Saddleback Mountain Cleanup Day	May 22	May 22	One Day
The Pub at Saddleback Reopens	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening Day	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Open for the Season	May 23	May 23	One Day
Tin Mountain Roundup @ Sugarloaf	May 23	May 25	Three Days
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
Rangeley Lupine Festival	July 14	July 14	One Day
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	June 20	June 20	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	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

Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River’s Golf Course is now open ‘fore’ this weekend. The course will close Monday-Thursday next week before reopening for the season next Friday. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

BigRock Won NSAA’s Safety Award:

The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards happned this week and one exciting announcement has come from the big convention: BigRock Mountain has won ‘Best Guest Safety Program’! The mountain won thanks to their innovative Ski4Life button program. The way it works is that wearing a green button shows that you are a complete beginner. A blue button states you are comfortable with skiing and riding to the triple chair. Finally, a black button states that you are fully able to go to the summit and that you are a strong intermediate skier. Congratulations BigRock and see the other winning mountains by clicking the link below.

nsaa.org

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Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

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!

titcombmountain.com

Saddleback Spring Cleanup:

Saddleback is hosting a Cleanup Day on Thursday, May 22.The goal is to pick up litter and clear brush. See how you can help the mountain by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Tin Mountain Roundup:

The Sugarloaf Golf Club will continue it’s early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up, May 23-25. 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.

sugarloaf.com

Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

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

Home & Garden:

Architect – Barrett Made
Builder – Barrett Made

Travel & Play:

Golf Course – Sugarloaf
Maine State Park – Baxter State Park
Ski Mountain – ???
Trivia Night – Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub

Vote Now

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Saddleback Reopening For Summer:

Saddleback is waking up from the Mud Season and gettign ready for Summer. The Pub will reopen for the Summer on Friday, May 23. The Retail shop will also open for the summer on May 23, while the lift rides and mountain biking announcements will come later. Learn more on their website.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sugarloaf Golf Course:

The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

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Rangeley Birding Festival:

The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting 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 activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

rangeleybirdingfestival.com

BMOM Golf Tournament:

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.

skiblackmountain.org

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Rangeley Lupine Festival:

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 exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

historicrangeley.org

WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

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.

mainelyskiing.com

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘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.

sugarloaf.com

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44th Annual Logging Festival:

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.

maineforestrymuseum.org

Ruff Mountain:

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.

sundayriver.com

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Big Moose Mountain Summit Update:

Before the non-profit can replace the summit lift or the top patrol shack, they must first work to learn more about the puddle at the top. This vernal pool is impacting getting permits from LUPC (Land Use Planning Commission). The mountain recently posted to Facebook asking if anyone is willing to help with their 2,938′ challenge, to reach out to them. See the summit photos and reach out by seeing the full post, linked below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. While the specifics haven’t been announced, the dates are listed below:

Friday, June 20 – TBD
Friday, July 11 – TBD
Friday August 22 – TBD
Friday, September 26 – TBD

sugarloaf.com

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Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

Get Ready For Summer:

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!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

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Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

Where did this sunshine and warmth come from? And why does it have to leave? This past week we saw warm temps and sunshine and I wish it was here to stay. Sadly, we’re looking at more rain and cooler temps as we head into the weekend.

Weather:

Make sure to get outside today if you want to soak up the last parts of the sunshine and very warm temps! Today’s the day! With golf at Sunday River open for the weekend, get out today, tee it high, and let it fly!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	73°	60°	58°
Low:	54°	51°	49°

Based out of Rangeley

Welcome to Summer Activities!!

– Keegan

May 16, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 9, 2025)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 11	May 11	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 11	May 11	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Open	May 16	May 18	Three Day
Saddleback Mountain Cleanup Day	May 22	May 22	One Day
The Pub at Saddleback Reopens	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening Day	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Open for the Season	May 23	May 23	One Day
Tin Mountain Roundup @ Sugarloaf	May 23	May 25	Three Days
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
Rangeley Lupine Festival	July 14	July 14	One Day
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	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
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day

Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

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!

titcombmountain.com

Sugarloaf Marathon:

The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

sundayriver.com

Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. The course has a tentative opening date of Friday, May 16 where they will be open ‘fore’ the weekend then closing Mon-Thurs and reopening for the season the following weekend. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

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Mt. Abram Bike Park Debuts New Trail Map:

Skiing isn’t the only thing that puts Mt. Abram on the map. During the summer months, skis are swapped for mountain bikes and snow pants for knee pads. While the bike park hasn’t officially opened for the season as it’s too muddy and crews are working to bring the trails back to life, they did recently release a brand new trail map. The goal was to make the map more user friendly and more accurately reflect the riding experience at Mt. Abram. See the full map and learn more about their park by clicking the link below.

mtabram.com

Sugarloaf Golf Course:

The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

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BMOM Golf Tournament:

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.

skiblackmountain.org

Big Moose Mountain Summit Update:

Before the non-profit can replace the summit lift or the top patrol shack, they must first work to learn more about the puddle at the top. This vernal pool is impacting getting permits from LUPC (Land Use Planning Commission). The mountain recently posted to Facebook asking if anyone is willing to help with their 2,938′ challenge, to reach out to them. See the summit photos and reach out by seeing the full post, linked below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

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Our New Look:

If you’ve been to the website recently, you might have noticed something looks different. We have been working to come up with a fresh new look for our website, which has looked roughly the same since 2021. Explore the new look by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Congratulations to BigRock:

The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards have just been released and BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill is a finalist for “Best Guest Safety Program”. The mountain has some competition as it was next to Boreal Mountain in CA, and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in PA. We’re rooting for BigRock! See the full list below.

nsaa.org

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Rangeley Birding Festival:

The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

rangeleybirdingfestival.com

Rangeley Lupine Festival:

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 exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

historicrangeley.org

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

44th Annual Logging Festival:

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.

maineforestrymuseum.org

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WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

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.

mainelyskiing.com

Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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Big Moose Mountain Triple Lift Work:

The snow hasn’t even melted all the way and the crew at Big Moose has already started work on their Triple Chairlift. The team was working to replace the top bullwheel bearings, a new liner, and also some NDT testing for cracks and wear spots. See all their action photos posted to Facebook by clicking the link below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

Get Ready For Summer:

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!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Advertisements

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

With lots of rain this week, we are in the heart of Mud Season. We are looking at some sun with warm temps early next week which will hopefully dry things out. I don’t know about you, but I am itching to get back outside with good weather!

Weather:

We’re looking ahead to a cold, classic spring-in-Maine weekend. For those headed out, don’t forget to pack a rain coat, umbrella, or at the very least, something with Gore-Tex. For better news, Sunday, Mother’s Day, is looking like some spotted sunshine. Bundle up as it will also have some strong wind gusts.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	49°	51°	52°
Low:	42°	45°	38°

Based out of Rangeley

Happy Mother’s Day!

– Keegan

May 9, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 2, 2025)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Mingo Springs Tentative Opening Date	May 8	May 8	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 11	May 11	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 11	May 11	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Tentative Opening Day	May 16	May 16	One Day
The Pub at Saddleback Reopens	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening Day	May 23	May 23	One Day
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
Rangeley Lupine Festival	July 14	July 14	One Day
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	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
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day

Mingo Springs Tentative Opening Date:

Mingo Springs in Rangeley is getting ready to open for the season, weather permitting, on Thursday, May 8. Keep an eye on their Facebook or website calendar to stay in the loop with all golfing!

mingosprings.com

Sugarloaf Marathon:

The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. The course has a tentative opening date of Friday, May 16 where they will be open ‘fore’ the weekend then closing Mon-Thurs and reopening for the season the following weekend. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

Our New Look:

If you’ve been to the website recently, you might have noticed something looks different. We have been working to come up with a fresh new look for our website, which has looked roughly the same since 2021. Explore the new look by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Advertisements

Mt. Abram Bike Park Debuts New Trail Map:

Skiing isn’t the only thing that puts Mt. Abram on the map. During the summer months, skis are swapped for mountain bikes and snow pants for knee pads. While the bike park hasn’t officially opened for the season as it’s too muddy and crews are working to bring the trails back to life, they did recently release a brand new trail map. The goal was to make the map more user friendly and more accurately reflect the riding experience at Mt. Abram. See the full map and learn more about their park by clicking the link below.

mtabram.com

Sugarloaf Golf Course:

The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

Advertisements

BMOM Golf Tournament:

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.

skiblackmountain.org

Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

sundayriver.com

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Big Moose Mountain Summit Update:

Before the non-profit can replace the summit lift or the top patrol shack, they must first work to learn more about the puddle at the top. This vernal pool is impacting getting permits from LUPC (Land Use Planning Commission). The mountain recently posted to Facebook asking if anyone is willing to help with their 2,938′ challenge, to reach out to them. See the summit photos and reach out by seeing the full post, linked below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

Congratulations to BigRock:

The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards have just been released and BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill is a finalist for “Best Guest Safety Program”. The mountain has some competition as it was next to Boreal Mountain in CA, and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in PA. We’re rooting for BigRock! See the full list below.

nsaa.org

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Rangeley Birding Festival:

The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

rangeleybirdingfestival.com

Rangeley Lupine Festival:

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 exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

historicrangeley.org

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

44th Annual Logging Festival:

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.

maineforestrymuseum.org

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WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

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.

mainelyskiing.com

Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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Big Moose Mountain Triple Lift Work:

The snow hasn’t even melted all the way and the crew at Big Moose has already started work on their Triple Chairlift. The team was working to replace the top bullwheel bearings, a new liner, and also some NDT testing for cracks and wear spots. See all their action photos posted to Facebook by clicking the link below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

Get Ready For Summer:

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!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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Titcomb T-Bars Update:

After 50 years of service, the two T-bars have reached the end of their journey. T-Bar 2 has been condemned and urgently needs replacement before next season. Your assistance not only saves the mountain from potential closure, but also breathes new life into our community. If you are in a position to donate, use the link below or scan the Venmo QR code.

Thanks to your support, Titcomb is already over halfway to their goal.

titcombmountain.com

Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Advertisements

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

I hope everyone got to get outside this week for some sunshine! Sadly, it’s not looking good for sunny skies this weekend and beyond as the extended forecast is showing either rain or cloudy skies. Keep an eye on the weather if you’re headed out this weekend.

Weather:

This weekend is looking relatively warm, just try to stay away from the rain. The first weekend of 2025 without skiing… unless you go west. Black Mountain NH, Jay Peak VT, Killington VT, Sugarbush VT are the four left in New England. Cloudy skies this weekend will lead into more clouds next week. Fingers crossed the sun comes back to say hi – after this, we’ll need it!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	63°	61°	55°
Low:	44°	48°	46°

Based out of Rangeley

Mud season will lose, Summer will win!

– Keegan

May 2, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 25, 2025)

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	0 / 68	0%
Sugarloaf	38 / 176	21%
Sunday River	12 / 139	8%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Firestar (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! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 26	April 27	Two Days
LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost Valley	April 26	April 26	One Day
Mingo Springs Tentative Opening Date	May 8	May 8	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 11	May 11	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 11	May 11	One Day
The Pub at Saddleback Reopens	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Tentative Opening Day	May 23	May 23	One Day
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
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
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day

Sunday River Reopens This Weekend:

Sunday River is once again spinning the Jordan 8 on Saturday and Sunday this weekend before closing for the season on Sunday. Find their spring operating schedule along with our resort status page below.

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

sundayriver.com

Potential Closing Day For Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf has announced that they could possibly close for the season on Sunday. They also shared that there could be a bonus day next Saturday where they would be open but that will depend on snowpack. For the full news, keep tabs on both our Resort Status page and their snow report.

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

sugarloaf.com

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King of the Mountain Hill Climb:

The loudest party in the East returns on Saturday, April 26. The 4th. Annual King of the Mountain Hill Climb will sell out fast! For all the info and the event rundown, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/king-of-the-mountain

LVCP Duck Derby:

The LVCP Duck Derby is happening on April 26th at Lost Valley. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fastest ducks. See the schedule of events below.

Restaurant / Brewpub open – 11:00am-4:00pm
Last chance to enter a Duck in the race – 1:00pm
Race Start – 2:00pm
Winners Announced – 3:00pm

Purchase your duck for $12 online by clicking the link below.

lostvalleyski.com

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Lift Tower At Sunday River Struck By Rock:

On a video posted to YouTube on Saturday, a young skier was walking down the Ruby Palace trail before slipping and dislodging a rock. The rock tumbled down the trail until it hit a tower on the Oz Quad.

This is a reminder that you should never take your skis off and walk down any trail. Watch the video by clicking the link below.

youtube.com

Sugarloaf Golf Course:

The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

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Two Maine Trails Made Top Funniest Runs:

Two trails from Maine mountains have earned the title of ‘Top 18 Funniest Ski Run Names’ according to Powder Magazine. The trails had some competition as they included runs like Awe Chute at Winter Park CO, and Organgrinder at Sugarbush VT. The two from the Pine Tree State are Gnarnia at Sunday River and Misery Whip at Sugarloaf. See the full list by clicking the link below.

powder.com

BMOM Golf Tournament:

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.

skiblackmountain.org

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

Sugarloaf Marathon:

The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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Start Preparing For Summer:

Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Titcomb T-Bars Update:

After 50 years of service, the two T-bars have reached the end of their journey. T-Bar 2 has been condemned and urgently needs replacement before next season. Your assistance not only saves the mountain from potential closure, but also breathes new life into our community. If you are in a position to donate, use the link below or scan the Venmo QR code.

Thanks to your support, Titcomb is already over halfway to their goal.

titcombmountain.com

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Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

sundayriver.com

Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Another solid week of skiing in Maine, which was good as this could be the final weekend of the season. Catch the potential final weather report of the 2024-25 ski season below. Keep an eye on our Resort Status page as only two resorts are left!

Weather:

We’re forecasting some wet weather for this weekend. If you aren’t out today, you’re most likely missing out on the final good day of the season. With heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, make sure to pack a poncho if you’re heading out for the final turns. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page as the winds could affect lift operations.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	61°	52°	48°
Low:	39°	45°	38°

Based out of Rangeley

Stay dry out there!

– Keegan

April 25, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 18, 2025)

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	35 / 68	51%
Sugarloaf	29 / 176	16%
Sunday River	45 / 139	32%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Tight Line (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! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf	April 19	April 19	One Day
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 19	April 19	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 20	April 20	One Day
Easter Egg Hunt @ Saddleabck	April 20	April 20	One Day
Golden Egg Hunt @ Saddleback	April 20	April 20	One Day
Easter Service @ Saddleback	April 20	April 20	One Day
Saddleback Closing Day	April 20	April 20	One Day
Spring Park Jam @ Sugarloaf	April 20	April 20	One Day
Sugarloaf Blood Drive	April 22	April 22	One Day
King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 26	April 27	Two Days
LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost Valley	April 26	April 26	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 11	May 11	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 11	May 11	One Day

East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:

On Saturday, April 19, Sugarloaf will get splashy! Join Sugarloafers for the East Coast Pond Skim Championships. It’s one of the highlights of spring skiing & riding at Sugarloaf. Whether you are a participant or spectator, you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

Two Maine Trails Made Top Funniest Runs:

Two trails from Maine mountains have earned the title of ‘Top 18 Funniest Ski Run Names’ according to Powder Magazine. The trails had some competition as they included runs like Awe Chute at Winter Park CO, and Organgrinder at Sugarbush VT. The two from the Pine Tree State are Gnarnia at Sunday River and Misery Whip at Sugarloaf. See the full list by clicking the link below.

powder.com

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The Great Tailgate at Sunday River:

The Great Tailgate will be on Saturday, April 19 in the Barker Parking lot. This year’s theme is Music Genres! Please note that this event is happening rain or shine so make sure to watch the weather and bring some wet-weather clothing.

sundayriver.com

Sugarloaf Pass Holder BBQ:

Calling all Sugarloaf Passholders! Celebrate the season with food on the mountain at this year’s Pass Holder BBQ. The event is on Sunday, April 20 and you need to display your season pass before entering the buffet line. Food will be served from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

sugarloaf.com

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Saddleback Closing Weekend:

Saddleback is closing for the season on Sunday, April 20. See the resorts that are still open by clicking over to our Resort Status page.

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Easter Activities at Saddleback:

Saddleback will be celebrating Easter all over the mountain. The ski area will be doing an Easter Service at the top of the Rangeley Quad, followed by brunch at The Nest at 9:30am. An Easter Egg hunt will happen for the kiddos based on the following times. For 7 and under, 11am, 8 and older will be at 1pm. Saddleback will also once again be doing the golden egg which could be placed all over the mountain. Keep an eye out for that as if you find it, you will get a free season pass for next year. For all the details, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Sugarloaf Golf Course:

The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

Hike Park Sesh at Sugarloaf:

The Sugarloaf Parks Crew will be hosting a hike park session on the 20th for free. See the order of events and sign up by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Sugarloaf Blood Drive:

On Tuesday, April 22, please consider participating in Sugarloaf’s blood drive. The American Red Cross will be at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel from 12pm – 5pm. To donate, please see the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

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Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

King of the Mountain Hill Climb:

The loudest party in the East returns on Saturday, April 26. The 4th. Annual King of the Mountain Hill Climb will sell out fast! For all the info and the event rundown, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/king-of-the-mountain

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LVCP Duck Derby:

The LVCP Duck Derby is happening on April 26th at Lost Valley. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fastest ducks. See the schedule of events below.

Restaurant / Brewpub open – 11:00am-4:00pm
Last chance to enter a Duck in the race – 1:00pm
Race Start – 2:00pm
Winners Announced – 3:00pm

Purchase your duck for $12 online by clicking the link below.

lostvalleyski.com

Sugarloaf Marathon:

The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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Titcomb T-Bars Update:

After 50 years of service, the two T-bars have reached the end of their journey. T-Bar 2 has been condemned and urgently needs replacement before next season. Your assistance not only saves the mountain from potential closure, but also breathes new life into our community. If you are in a position to donate please see the information below:

titcombmountain.com

Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

sundayriver.com

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Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

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Start Preparing For Summer:

Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

For those who skied in the great 207 on Tuesday, you know your day was quickly changed. The two resorts still open for mid-week skiing saw afternoon lightning storms, which closed both Sunday River and Sugarloaf. The Loaf actually saw some problems related to the lighting, as King Pine is still closed. See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as only three resorts are left!

Weather:

Saddleback’s closing weekend is looking a little shaky right now. We’re expecting light rain on Saturday morning, followed by strong winds on Sunday. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page as the winds could affect lift operations.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	55°	64°	51°
Low:	28°	44°	31°

Based out of Rangeley

Happy Easter Weekend!

– Keegan

April 18, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 11, 2025)

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	40 / 68	58%
Sugarloaf	86 / 176	48%
Sunday River	68 / 139	48%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Sidewinder (Sugarloaf)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Reggae Fest @ Sugarloaf	April 10	April 13	Four Days
Pond-A-Palooza @ Sunday River	April 12	April 12	One Day
Bronco Buster @ Saddleback	April 13	April 13	One Day
Sunday River Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 13	April 13	One Day
East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf	April 19	April 19	One Day
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 19	April 19	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 20	April 20	One Day
Sugarloaf Blood Drive	April 22	April 22	One Day
King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 26	April 27	Two Days
LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost Valley	April 26	April 26	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 11	May 11	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 11	May 11	One Day

Reggae Fest Starts Now:

Join Sugarloafers for the 37th Annual Reggae Festival starting on Thursday, the 10th and running through Sunday, 4/13. Enjoy four days of music and fun-filled parties happening throughout the mountain. Please note that all night shows are 21+

mainelyskiing.com/reggae-fest

Saddleback To Stay Open Until 4/20:

Last week, Saddleback posted a video to some social media channels sharing their intent to keep the mountain open through Easter weekend, which is 4/19 through 4/20. They also teased some fun Easter-inspired activities and events. Keep checking our events page and our social media channels to be notified when that announcement becomes public!

mainelyskiing.com/events

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Pond-A-Palooza:

Sunday River’s Annual Pond Skim is on Saturday, April 12. Registration is free, but in order to secure a spot, head over to the Welcome Center at South Ridge Lodge between 9:00am-10:30am to sign up and get your bib number. Registration takes place on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 100 participants so get there early to sign up! For rules and information, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Bronco Buster:

Join fellow Saddlebackers as they celebrate the comeback of the Bronco Buster Challenge on Sunday, April 13th. The goal is to take a run down Tight Line. No stopping or falling. Those who make it to the bottom will be entered to win ticket packs, Turtleboxes, items from Stio, and some other great prizes for slowest, ugliest, longest, shortest, loudest, and quietest (all left to competitor and judges’ interpretations) and best costume. See the rules and sign up by clicking below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Sunday River Pass Holder BBQ:

It’s Sunday River’s annual Passholder BBQ on Sunday, April 13! Join your fellow skiers and riders in South Ridge and enjoy lunch on the mountain. Just present a valid 2024/25 or 2025/26 season pass to participate! The food is being served from 11:00am to 1:00pm Learn more.

sundayriver.com

East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:

On Saturday, April 19, Sugarloaf will get splashy! Join Sugarloafers for the East Coast Pond Skim Championships. It’s one of the highlights of spring skiing & riding at Sugarloaf. Whether you are a participant or spectator, you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

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Sugarloaf Golf Course:

The course recently started taking tee times for the 2025 season. With a target opening day of May 23, don’t miss the incredible early-season deals and savings! See the deals below.

sugarloaf.com

The Great Tailgate at Sunday River:

The Great Tailgate will be on Saturday, April 19 in the Barker Parking lot. This year’s theme is Music Genres! Please note that this event is happening rain or shine so make sure to watch the weather and bring some wet-weather clothing.

sundayriver.com

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Sugarloaf Pass Holder BBQ:

Calling all Sugarloaf Passholders! Celebrate the season with food on the mountain at this year’s Pass Holder BBQ. The event is on Sunday, April 20 and you need to display your season pass before entering the buffet line. Food will be served from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

sugarloaf.com

Sugarloaf Blood Drive:

On Tuesday, April 22, please consider participating in Sugarloaf’s blood drive. The American Red Cross will be at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel from 12pm – 5pm. To donate, please see the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River Golf Course recently started taking tee times for the upcoming golf season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

King of the Mountain Hill Climb:

The loudest party in the East returns on Saturday, April 26. The 4th. Annual King of the Mountain Hill Climb will sell out fast! For all the info and the event rundown, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/king-of-the-mountain

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LVCP Duck Derby:

The LVCP Duck Derby is happening on April 26th at Lost Valley. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fastest ducks. See the schedule of events below.

Restaurant / Brewpub open – 11:00am-4:00pm
Last chance to enter a Duck in the race – 1:00pm
Race Start – 2:00pm
Winners Announced – 3:00pm

Purchase your duck for $12 online by clicking the link below.

lostvalleyski.com

Sugarloaf Marathon:

The Sugarloaf Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, draws global runners to scenic Western Maine. Taking place on Sunday, May 11, and certified by USATF, it’s one of the nation’s fastest courses, with a 1,500-runner limit. Learn more below.

mainelyskiing.com/sugarloaf-marathon

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Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunday River:

This Mother’s Day, focus on what matters most—spending time together. Let Sunday River handle the cooking while you celebrate Mom over a delicious brunch at Camp. Gather the family, raise a mimosa, and enjoy a morning filled with love, laughter, and incredible food—just like Mom deserves! See the menu below.

sundayriver.com

Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Start Preparing For Summer:

Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

Mother Nature blessed us with some mid-week snow and that’s putting it lightly. Some resorts saw over a foot of snow! April is the new March? See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as only three resorts are left!

Weather:

Looking ahead, we can expect more of the same from the end of the week leading into today with cloudy skies, tomorrow with light snow showers, and Sunday with more clouds. The good thing is that the wind looks light and the temps are still good enough to have a great time! Winter isn’t over, skiing isn’t over. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	40°	38°	41°
Low:	30°	30°	32°

Based out of Rangeley

Ya mon, one love!

– Keegan

April 11, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 4, 2025)

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	31 / 68	45%
Sugarloaf	55 / 176	31%
Sunday River	81 / 139	58%
Pleasant Mountain	31 / 47	70%

Trail of the Day: The Main (Pleasant Mountain)

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Bust ‘N’ Burn Weekend @ Sunday River	April 4	April 6	Three Days
Spring Bash Weekend @ Saddleback	April 4	April 6	Three Days
Tall Timber Music Festival @ Sugarloaf	April 4	April 6	Three Days
Eastern Halfpipe Jam @ Saddleback	April 5	April 5	One Day
Rewind & Grind Rail Jam @ Saddleback	April 5	April 5	One Day
Spring Bash Pond Skim @ Saddleback	April 6	April 6	One Day
Reggae Fest @ Sugarloaf	April 10	April 13	Four Days
Pond-A-Palooza @ Sunday River	April 12	April 12	One Day
Bronco Buster @ Saddleback	April 13	April 13	One Day
East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf	April 19	April 19	One Day
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 19	April 19	One Day
Sugarloaf Blood Drive	April 22	April 22	One Day
King of the Mountain Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 26	April 27	Two Days
LVCP Duck Derby @ Lost Valley	April 26	April 26	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 11	May 11	One Day
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River	May 11	May 11	One Day

Saying Goodbye For The Season:

Black Mountain of Maine and Pleasant Mountain will be closing for the season this Sunday, April 6. See the resorts that are left by clicking on the Resort Status Page.

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Spring Bash at Saddleback:

Who’s ready for the 5th Annual Spring Bash at Saddleback? This three-day event has something for everyone. See the full schedule below. Please note that you need to register online to participate in various on-mountain events. Sign up below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Bust ‘N’ Burn Weekend:

Bust ‘N’ Burn is an annual spring event where you can test your skills against the best of the best. The competition takes place on White Heat with athletes scored on their time and style. Hosted by Donny Friggin Pelletier, you won’t want to miss this event happening throughout the weekend, 4/4 – 4/6. Learn more and see rules below.

mainelyskiing.com/bust-n-burn

Tall Timber Music Festival at Sugarloaf:

The Tall Timber Music is action-packed with live music at Sugarloaf happening all weekend long. Don’t miss the weekend of April 4 – 6. Learn more and see the complete list of artists by going to the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Sugarloaf Reggae Fest:

Join Sugarloafers for the 37th Annual Reggae Festival starting on Thursday, the 10th and running through Sunday, 4/13. Enjoy four days of music and fun-filled parties happening throughout the mountain. Please note that all night shows are 21+

mainelyskiing.com/reggae-fest

Sizing Charts:

Mid-season gear change? Check out our newest page which has sizing charts for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

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Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Saddleback Ski School will be hosting the event. 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

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NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

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Start Preparing For Summer:

Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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.

mainelyskiing.com

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Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Mid-season wardrobe malfunction? We’ve all been there! Bounce back quickly to get back on snow by purchasing the best gear for your skill level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

What a strange week. While some days were great, most were either wet and windy or cold and windy. Wind was the theme of the week and that isn’t changing. See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as all of some resorts have already closed for the season.

Weather:

Welcome to the ‘Spring In Maine’ tour. I’ll be your guide as we navigate all the season variations in three days. Today is bringing the wind, tomorrow with late snow, and wrapping it up on Sunday with ra*n. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	44°	38°	42°
Low:	32°	29°	28°

Based out of Rangeley

Hunker down, it’s getting wild!

– Keegan

April 4, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 28, 2025)

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	47 / 68	69%
Sugarloaf	85 / 176	48%
Sunday River	89 / 139	64%
Pleasant Mountain	28 / 47	69%

Trail of the Day: Any Natural Trails

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!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Banked Slalom @ Sugarloaf	March 29	March 29	One Day
Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River	March 29	March 30	Two Days
Annual Cardboard Box Race @ Saddleback	March 30	March 30	One Day
Pond Skim @ Lost Valley	March 30	March 30	One Day
Bust ‘N’ Burn Weekend @ Sunday River	April 4	April 6	Three Days
Spring Bash Weekend @ Saddleback	April 4	April 6	Three Days
Tall Timber Music Festival @ Sugarloaf	April 4	April 6	Three Days
Eastern Halfpipe Jam @ Saddleback	April 5	April 5	One Day
Rewind & Grind Rail Jam @ Saddleback	April 5	April 5	One Day
Spring Bash Pond Skim @ Saddleback	April 6	April 6	One Day
Reggae Fest @ Sugarloaf	April 10	April 13	Four Days

Three Mountains Are Closing:

Mt. Abram, Lost Valley, and Black Mountain will be sending their last chair of the season up the hill on Sunday, March 30. Check in with your favorite Maine resort with our Resort Status page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/resort-status

Annual Cardboard Box Race at Saddleback:

Saddleback’s Cardboard Box Race kicks off on Sunday, 3/30 at 12:00pm and the theme is dinosaurs. See more by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Three children wearing helmets and winter clothing sit on a snowy hill, posing with a cardboard rocket at Saddleback ski resort.

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Banked Slalom At Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf’s Banked Slalom is happening on Saturday, March 29. Featuring a course of banked-turns winding down Sugarloaf’s iconic East Coast terrain, the objective of the Sugarloaf Banked Slalom is simple: the fastest rider to the bottom wins in each division. Learn more and sign up below.

sugarloaf.com

Pond Skim at Lost Valley:

Lost Valley will be hosting a closing day party featuring a pond skim. For all the rules and information about their final day of the season, click the link below.

lostvalleyski.com

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New 26oz Yeti Water Bottle:

The newest item in the shop – our 26oz Yeti Water Bottle! If you want to keep your drinks ice cold for days, click over to buy one today!

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Sizing Charts:

Mid-season gear change? Check out our newest page which has sizing charts for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts

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Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Spring Fest Weekend At Sunday River:

Celebrate the return of Spring in the White Cap area. Expect huge parties, lots of music, and great spring skiing. Spring Fest kicks off on Saturday, March 29. Please note that these events are 21+ Learn more about this event by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Lollipop Race:

Calling all kids 12 and under, Every Sunday at Saddleback, the Saddleback Ski School will be hosting the event. 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

Spring Bash at Saddleback:

Splish splash welcome to Spring Bash! Saddleback’s end-of-the-year party brings events in the park, pond skims, music, and more! Taking place April 4th through the 6th. Learn more about this event below.

mainelyskiing.com/spring-bash

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Bust ‘N’ Burn Weekend:

Bust ‘N’ Burn is an annual spring event where you can test your skills against the best of the best. The competition takes place on White Heat with athletes scored on their time and style. Hosted by Donny Friggin Pelletier, you won’t want to miss this event happening throughout the weekend, 4/4 – 4/6. Learn more and see rules below.

mainelyskiing.com/bust-n-burn

Tall Timber Music Festival at Sugarloaf:

The Tall Timber Music is action-packed with live music at Sugarloaf happening all weekend long. Don’t miss the weekend of April 4 – 6. Learn more and see the complete list of artists by going to the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Sugarloaf Reggae Fest:

Join Sugarloafers for the 37th Annual Reggae Festival starting on Thursday, the 10th and running through Sunday, 4/13. Enjoy four days of music and fun-filled parties happening throughout the mountain. Please note that all night shows are 21+

mainelyskiing.com/reggae-fest

NEW Mainely Skiing Blog:

Check out the latest thing from Mainely Skiing, the official Mainely Skiing Blog. Make sure to bookmark the page as we will be posting periodically with updates around Maine recreation, resort news, trip reports, and more! Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com/blog

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Start Preparing For Summer:

Already thinking of longer days, warmer temps, and mountain towns filled with people? Start planning your epic summer trip complete with mountain biking, golf, fishing, and more by visiting our Summer Activities page, linked below.

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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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.

mainelyskiing.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

Mid-season wardrobe malfunction? We’ve all been there! Bounce back quickly to get back on snow by purchasing the best gear for your skill level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? you can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

We’ve been watching the growing storm systems in southern New England with the low-pressure system coming up the coast and the high-pressure system coming down from our neighbors to the north. See the full weather report below and make sure to keep an eye on our Resort Status page as all of some resorts have already closed for the season.

Weather:

Powder Day – Noun. The best type of ski day. Once we survive the windy day today, the rest of the weekend should be epic with high snow totals and good conditions almost everywhere. Keep tabs on the Mountain Lift Status page to stay in the loop with the current lift status.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	32°	35°	30°
Low:	23°	22°	22°

Based out of Rangeley

See ya out there!

– Keegan

March 28, 2025

Tag: Rangeley Maine

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 16, 2025)

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BigRock Won NSAA’s Safety Award:

Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

Saddleback Spring Cleanup:

Tin Mountain Roundup:

Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

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Rangeley Lupine Festival:

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

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