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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 3, 2023)

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Post date March 3, 2023
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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	67 / 68	99%
Sugarloaf	141 / 162	87%
Sunday River	138 / 139	99%
Pleasant Mountain	35 / 47	74%

Trail of the Day: Any Natural Trails (Any 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! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Lollipop Races @ Saddleback	January 1	April 2	Every Sunday
WinterKids Family Day @ Saddleback	March 5	March 5	One Day
Cardboard Box Race @ Pleasant Mountain	March 11	March 11	One Day
DST Operations Shift @ Saddleback	March 12	March 12	One Day
Mattress Race @ Pleasant Mountain	March 18	March 18	One Day
Back To The Banks Banked Slalom @ Saddleback	March 18	March 18	One Day
Paror Ski Demo Day @ Saddleback	March 18	March 18	One Day
Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain	March 25	March 25	One Day
Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River	March 31	April 2	3 Days
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest	April 6	April 9	4 Days
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 15	April 15	One Day
King Of The Mountain: Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 21	April 22	2 Days

BIG News From Sunday River:

Just announced – Two new lifts will be taking skiers and riders up the mountains of Sunday River. A new Merrill Hill Triple will access the back side of the mountain and add to the Real Estate options and ski-in, and ski-out house lots. Also, the most highly anticipated announcement, a brand new, Doppelmayr High-Speed, 6-Person Bubble chair will replace the Barker Mountain Express. Both lift upgrades are expected to open for the 2023-2024 ski season. For the latest on the Sunday River 2030 project, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

WinterKids Family Day:

The WinterKids Family Day at Saddleback is happening this Sunday, March 5. For more information or to get tickets, head over to saddlebackmaine.com

Après Music Series:

Don’t Miss Saddleback’s Après Music Series up in The Pub. After a great day of skiing, come inside to some great music and bites. See full schedule:

Date:	Music Artist:
March 3	Jordan Kaulback
March 4	Invite The Wild
March 10	TJ Swan
March 11	Toby McAllister
March 17	Jordan Kaulback
March 18	The Mallett Brothers
March 24	Austin & Green Duo
March 25	Kitty And TJ

King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

Registration for the loudest party in the east opened recently. This event runs from Friday, April 21, to Saturday, April 22. This two-day event is presented by Hight Family of Dealerships, BOSS Power Equipment, and WIN Waste Innovations. Hurry – as this event will be capped for numbers and they are sold out of most events. Register now to secure your spot!

Click HERE to add yourself to the race!

Lollipop Race:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

The skiing is great! With over a foot and a half of new snow just in the month of March, head to the natural trails for the best skiing. Make sure to check out the runs off-piste for some surprising conditions.

If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

Keep doing those snow dances! More snow is on the way! Saturday is the day for those who love skiing in the snow. Get out and enjoy.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing throughout the day and onto the weekend. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Enjoy the fresh snow!

– Keegan

Tags Maine, Mainely Skiing, New Snow, Saddleback, Saddleback Maine, Saddleback Maine Resort, Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain Resort, Saddleback Ski Patrol, Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf Maine, Sunday River, Sunday River 2030, Sunday River Maine

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (February 17, 2023)

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Post date February 17, 2023
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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	68 / 68	100%
Sugarloaf	132 / 162	81%
Sunday River	107 / 139	77%
Pleasant Mountain	25 / 47	53%

Trail of the Day: Red Devil (Saddleback Mountain)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Lollipop Races @ Saddleback	January 1	April 2	Every Sunday
President’s Week @ Sunday River	February 17	February 26	10 Days
8th. Annual Winterpaloza	February 19	February 19	One Day
2nd. Annual February Fest @ Saddleback	February 24	February 24	One Day
WinterKids Family Day @ Saddleback	March 5	March 5	One Day
Cardboard Box Race @ Pleasant Mountain	March 11	March 11	One Day
DST Operations Shift @ Saddleback	March 12	March 12	One Day
Mattress Race @ Pleasant Mountain	March 18	March 18	One Day
Back To The Banks Banked Slalom @ Saddleback	March 18	March 18	One Day
Paror Ski Demo Day @ Saddleback	March 18	March 18	One Day
Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain	March 25	March 25	One Day
Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River	March 31	April 2	3 Days
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest	April 6	April 9	4 Days
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 15	April 15	One Day
King Of The Mountain: Hill Climb @ Saddleback	April 21	April 22	2 Days

BIG News From Sunday River:

sundayriver.com

February Fest:

On February 24, Saddleback Presents: The 2nd Annual February Festival at Saddleback Mountain Presented by Skowhegan Savings Bank Plus, the Torchlight Parade & Live Music! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spend time with the Saddleback Family on that Friday of February Break. For more information, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Après Music Series:

Don’t Miss Saddleback’s Après Music Series up in The Pub. After a great day of skiing, come inside to some great music and bites. See full schedule:

Date:	Music Artist:
February 17	Jordan Kaulback
February 18	Humble Strings
February 21	Ryan McCalmon
February 25	Austin & Green Duo
March 3	Jordan Kaulback
March 4	Invite The Wild
March 10	TJ Swan
March 11	Toby McAllister
March 17	Jordan Kaulback
March 18	The Mallett Brothers
March 24	Austin & Green Duo
March 25	Kitty And TJ

King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

Click HERE to add yourself to the race!

Lollipop Race:

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

If you’ve been out on the slopes or checking Instagram wishing you were clipped in, you would know how great skiing was in the state this past week. We expect more of the same this weekend.

If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

Back to back, Friday rain events. Again, us “fair-weather” skiers will enjoy the inside activities while all the diehards go out and rip it up. We will meet again on Saturday for some great laps under the sun.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing throughout the day and onto the weekend. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Stay Dry, Mainely Skiers!

– Keegan

Tags Doppelmayr, Doppelmayr USA, Maine, Mainely Skiing, Rangeley, Rangeley Maine, Saddleback, Saddleback Maine, Saddleback Maine Resort, Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf Maine, Sugarloaf Mountain, Sunday River, Sunday River 2030

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (February 10, 2023)

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Post date February 10, 2023
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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	68 / 68	100%
Sugarloaf	134 / 162	83%
Sunday River	128 / 139	92%
Pleasant Mountain	32 / 47	68%

Trail of the Day: Lower Kancamangus (Pleasant Mountain)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Lollipop Races @ Saddleback	January 1	April 2	Every Sunday
Homeschool Day @ Titcomb Mountain	February 16	February 16	One Day
President’s Week @ Sunday River	February 17	February 26	10 Days
8th. Annual Winterpaloza	February 19	February 19	One Day
2nd. Annual February Fest @ Saddleback	February 24	February 24	One Day

Carrabassett Fat Tire Race:

Take part in the Carrabassett Fat Tire Race happening in the town of Carrabassett on Sunday, February 12. Click the link below to sign up. Hurry – as event registration closes on Friday, February 10.

sugarloaf.com

February Fest:

saddlebackmaine.com

Après Music Series:

Don’t Miss Saddleback’s Après Music Series up in The Pub. After a great day of skiing, come inside to some great music and bites. See full schedule:

Date:	Music Artist:
February 10	Barney Martin
February 11	Toby McAllister
February 17	Jordan Kaulback
February 18	Humble Strings
February 21	Ryan McCalmon
February 25	Austin & Green Duo
March 3	Jordan Kaulback
March 4	Invite The Wild
March 10	TJ Swan
March 11	Toby McAllister
March 17	Jordan Kaulback
March 18	The Mallett Brothers
March 24	Austin & Green Duo
March 25	Kitty And TJ

King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

Click HERE to add yourself to the race!

Lollipop Race:

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

Welcome back to the more positive temps! Oh have we missed them. What we haven’t missed is the non-frozen precipitation. Check out the upcoming weather for all the details.

If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

As the weather is looking right now, Friday is a no-go – well, unless you want to get wet. For all the other “fair weather” skiers, like myself, we’ll snag the first chair on Saturday. Fortanly the rain doesn’t look like it’s going to do much damage to the slopes. Pray for snow!

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing throughout the day and onto the weekend. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Go rip it up!

– Keegan

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (February 3, 2023)

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Post date February 3, 2023
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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	67 / 68	99%
Sugarloaf	116 / 162	72%
Sunday River	126 / 139	91%
Pleasant Mountain	28 / 47	60%

Trail of the Day: White Heat (Sunday River) – Donny Pelletier

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Lollipop Races @ Saddleback	January 1	April 2	Every Sunday
Fire On The Mountain	February 3	February 5	Three Days
Homeschool Day @ Titcomb Mountain	February 16	February 16	One Day
President’s Week @ Sunday River	February 17	February 26	10 Days
8th. Annual Winterpaloza	February 19	February 19	One Day
2nd. Annual February Fest @ Saddleback	February 24	February 24	One Day

Fire On The Mountain:

Join Sugarloaf in celebrating all things Grateful Dead February 3-5, 2023 at the fourth annual Fire on the Mountain Festival, featuring Rose Alley and John Kadlecik! There will be music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead as performed by some of New England’s most talented bands; each with their own take on arguably the most enduring catalog of American rock and roll music.

sugarloaf.com

February Fest:

saddlebackmaine.com

Carrabassett Fat Tire Race:

sugarloaf.com

Après Music Series:

Don’t Miss Saddleback’s Après Music Series up in The Pub. After a great day of skiing, come inside to some great music and bites. See full schedule:

Date:	Music Artist:
February 3	Denny Breau
February 4	Denny Breau
February 10	Barney Martin
February 11	Toby McAllister
February 17	Jordan Kaulback
February 18	Humble Strings
February 21	Ryan McCalmon
February 25	Austin & Green Duo
March 3	Jordan Kaulback
March 4	Invite The Wild
March 10	TJ Swan
March 11	Toby McAllister
March 17	Jordan Kaulback
March 18	The Mallett Brothers
March 24	Austin & Green Duo
March 25	Kitty And TJ

King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

Click HERE to add yourself to the race!

Lollipop Race:

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

What a week! The first part was nice temperature-wise, followed by a cold front moving through the country which forced a cool-down felt all throughout New England.

If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

There’s no sugarcoating it – we have some frigid temps on the horizon. Both today and tomorrow are on track for some wicked cold temps. Stay Safe and Warm! Make sure to check your local resort’s mountain report and local weather updates before you go. With the temps forecasted, you’ll get frostbite in under 5 minutes.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts will be affected due to wind and temps. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Stay Warm, Mainely Skiers!

– Keegan

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (December 30, 2022)

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Post date December 30, 2022
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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!

Holiday Torchlight Parade & Santa Visit:

Join the Saddleback family on Friday, December 30 for a night of fun! While they were planning on this being today, the weather made it so Santa couldn’t come down from the north pole. Thankfully, he is able to be there the following Friday, December 30, and will be accompanied by the employee torchlight parade down Grey Ghost. This is free and open to anyone! For more information, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 54 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 60 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 55 / 139 Trails Open

Pleasant Mountain: 15 / 47 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Royal Tiger (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days
Holiday Torchlight Parade @ Saddleback	December 30	December 30	One Day
New Year’s Eve @ The Widowmaker	December 31	December 31	One Day
Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 8	January 8	One Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend	January 14	January 16	Three Days

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they strung the haul rope and the aXess gates are installed. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Saddleback webcams base camera. Calm before the storm (Taken 12/15/22 @ 4:34pm)

Last Chair:

Yesterday was a treat if you were lucky enough to be out on the slopes. Think snow everyone – we need it! If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

If you’re planning on going out for tomorrow or Sunday, you might want to invest in some Gore-Tex if you haven’t already. Warm and dry is the name of the game. It’s shaping up to be a wet weekend and with the warm temps, snowpack gets affected. Don’t worry though, as man-made snow holds up better to rain and thaw events than natural snow.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as the weather for this extended weekend might be interesting. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Stay dry, Mainely Skiers!

– Keegan

Tags Maine, Mainely Skiing, Rangeley Maine, Saddleback, Saddleback Maine, Saddleback Maine Resort, Saddleback Ski Patrol, Sandy, Santa Sunday, Snow, Sugarloaf Maine, Sugarloaf Mountain, SugarloafUSA, Sunday River, Sunday River 2030, Sunday River Resort, SuperQuad

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (December 23, 2022)

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Post date December 23, 2022
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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!

Holiday Torchlight Parade & Santa Visit:

saddlebackmaine.com

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 51 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 63 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 60 / 139 Trails Open

Pleasant Mountain: 8 / 47 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Lower Timberline (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Jordan 8 Opening	December 26	December 26	One Day
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides	December 27	December 27	One Day
Climb For A Cure @ Sugarloaf	December 29	December 29	One Day
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides	December 29	December 29	One Day
Holiday Torchlight Parade @ Saddleback	December 30	December 30	One Day
New Year’s Eve @ The Widowmaker	December 31	December 31	One Day
Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 8	January 8	One Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend	January 14	January 16	Three Days

Jordan 8 Opening:

Sunday River will be spinning their new Jordan 8 Lift this Monday, December 26. Sunday River’s Jordan 8 lift, as part of the Sunday River 2030 plan, has an opening date of December 26. They are choosing to raffle tickets to ride this to benefit the River Fund, and Maine Adaptive. Tickets will be sold for $5 dollars and won’t be included in the cost of a normal lift ticket. This raffle is to choose the first 8 people, or first chair, to ride the lift. For all the special details, click here. To learn all about it along with purchasing a raffle ticket, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

What a beautiful week for Maine skiers and riders. With Mother Nature generously dropping over 2 feet of fresh snow across many mountains, it made for good skiing. You still can find those special pow stashes if you know where to look! If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

If you’re planning on going out for today or tomorrow, you might want to invest in some Gore-Tex if you haven’t already. Warm and dry is the name of the game. It’s shaping up to be a wet weekend with some areas calling for around 3 inches of rain. Don’t worry though, as man-made snow holds up better to rain and thaw events than natural snow.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as the weather for this extended weekend might be interesting. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Stay dry, Mainely Skiers!

– Keegan

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (December 16, 2022)

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Post date December 16, 2022
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Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Photo: Saddleback’s Opening Day with a very familiar face holding the sign 😉

Snow On The Way:

It’s happening!!! The first big snowfall of the 2022-23 winter season is upon us. Some mountains are calling for over 1 foot of snow with a possibility of seeing up to 14 inches! Keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! I knew they would pay off eventually. Keep tabs on your mountain’s Snow Report page for snow totals.

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 6 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 23 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 26 / 139 Trails Open

Pleasant Mountain: 6 / 47 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Green Weaver (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Jordan 8 Opening (*postponed)	TBA	TBA
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 17	December 18	Two Days
Demo Day @ Sugarloaf	December 18	December 18	One Day
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days

Pleasant Mountain Opening Day:

Pleasant Mountain opens today with 6 trails and 3 lifts. They are opening with Rabbit Run, Lil’ Pine, West Slope, Happiness Is, The Main, and Pine Slope. Those trails can be accessed by the Pine Quad, Rabbit Run Triple, and Li’l Pine Beginner Carpet. For more information, click the link below.

pleasantmountain.com

Jordan 8 Opening:

Due to snow conditions, Sunday River has made the difficult call to postpone the Grand Opening of the Jordan 8 lift to a later date. Sunday River’s Jordan 8 lift, as part of the Sunday River 2030 plan, had a tentative opening date of December 17 (we will post an update on Twitter and our Instagram story when the date gets announced). They are choosing to raffle tickets to ride this to benefit the River Fund, and Maine Adaptive. Tickets will be sold for $5 dollars and won’t be included in the cost of a normal lift ticket. This raffle is to choose the first 8 people, or first chair, to ride the lift. For all the special details, click here. To learn all about it along with purchasing a raffle ticket, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Ski Patrol:

As we gear up for an incredible ski season, consider sponsoring a Saddleback Ski Patroller! Did you know a volunteer ski patroller spends $87 on fees and registration plus gas and lodging for two days of training before even getting on the mountain? You can help offset that cost so our patrollers can keep doing what they do best! To donate, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

With this weekend going to be one heck of a pow day, you might want to get ready! We know you’ll want to be up in the mountains the whole weekend and if you haven’t already, book your lodging now! Click here for lodging information. If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

Keep doing those snow dances!! They are working and we will be in for a treat this weekend. Make sure to check with your local mountain’s Snow Report page for snow totals and other helpful information. Saturday looks like we’ll be skiing in the snow so you might want to invest in some Gore-Tex if you haven’t already. Warm and dry is the name of the game.

Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as more lifts are opening daily. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Hip Hip Hooray, There’s snow on the way!

– Keegan

Tags 2022/23 Ski Season, Maine, Mainely Skiing, Rangeley Maine, Saddleback, Saddleback Maine, Saddleback Maine Resort, Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain Resort, Saddleback Ski Patrol, Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf Maine, SugarloafUSA, Sunday River, Sunday River 2030, Sunday River Mountain, Sunday River Resort

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (December 2, 2022)

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Post date December 2, 2022
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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!

Opening Day at Saddleback:

Mark your calendars! Saddleback Mountain opens on December 10! Crews are working around the clock to make sure we have a solid opening and season. Lift Maintenance strung the haul rope this week, and snowmakers have been blowing that beautiful white stuff we all love whenever temps allow. Plus, various updates around the resort:

Retail – Moved back to the original location (Open Friday – Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm)
15% Off Early Season Lodging – Use code MtnHolly at checkout. *Participating properties only.
Rental Shop – Open for pre-season tune-ups and binding checks (Open Midweek 8:00am – 4:00pm and on the weekend from 9:00am – 4:00pm)
The PUB is open with a new menu! Check it out at saddlebackmaine.com/dining
New Ski School Programs – FUNdamentals of Ski Racing

To view all the various improvements and updates, check out the latest Saddleback email.

Photo: Saddleback’s New Sandy Quad before getting the haul rope (taken 11/25/22)

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 0 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 20 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 19 / 139 Trails Open

Pleasant Mountain: 0 / 47 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Candyside (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Saddleback Mountain Opening Day	December 10	December 10	One Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback	December 10	December 10	One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day	December 10	December 10	One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf	December 10	December 10	One Day
Sunday River Santa Sunday	December 11	December 11	One Day
Jordan 8 Opening (*tentative)	December 17	December 17	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 17	December 18	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days

RLTC Joins Indy Pass:

The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center has officially been added to the Indy Pass roster. RLTC is on the Saddleback Access Road and is a perfect visit on those wind-hold days or if you’re looking for something else to do during the long vacation weeks. With roughly 30 miles of trails, they have what you’re looking for XC Trails, Fatbiking, Hiking, and more. For more information, click the link below! Congrats, RLTC – Welcome to the Indy Pass!

rangeleylakestrailscenter.org

Jordan 8 Opening:

Get ready to ride Maine’s only High-Speed 8-Person Lift! Sunday River’s Jordan 8 lift, as part of the Sunday River 2030 plan, has a tentative opening date of December 17. They are choosing to raffle tickets to ride this to benefit the River Fund, and Maine Adaptive. Tickets will be sold for $5 dollars and won’t be included in the cost of a normal lift ticket. This raffle is choose the first 8 people, or first chair, to ride the lift. For all the special details, click here. To learn all about it along with purchasing a ticket, click the link below.

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Ski Patrol:

saddlebackmaine.com

Registration for Santa Sunday Is Now Open:

Signups for Sunday River’s Santa Sunday are open now! You don’t want to miss this special holiday event. The more the merrier and they’re always accepting people. Sign up by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Saddleback Webcams:

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Saddleback Base Camera Webcam overlooking the Rangeley Express and new Sandy Quad Construction. (Photo Taken 12/2/22 @ 7:50am)

Last Chair:

With Saddleback’s opening day less than 10 days away, are you ready? The base area is looking very busy with lots of guns going, people working on the haul rope, and more! If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

This past week was pretty wild. Temps fluctuated from favorable to non-favorable within a few hours. This wacky weather pattern made the jobs of snowmakers almost impossible. On one hand, the wind has died down which will allow snowmakers to make snow on the trails, rather than in the woods, however, we are forecasting some non-solid precipitation on Saturday. Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as more lifts are opening daily. Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Fingers crossed for solid, frozen, precipitation!

– Keegan

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 25, 2022)

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Post date November 25, 2022
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Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Photo: Sunday River – New England is open for skiing!

The Pub at Saddleback:

The Pub at Saddleback welcomes us back today, Friday, November 25. They open at 11:00am. With a new menu and some new faces in the kitchen, it’s going to be a great year up in the pub! Click the link below to see upcoming hours along with a sneak peek at the menu.

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Saddleback Maine – Buffalo Mac & Cheese

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 0 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 16 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 16 / 135 Trails Open

Pleasant Mountain: 0 / 47 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Lower Timberline (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Saddleback Pub Reopens for Winter Season	November 25	November 25	On Day
Saddleback Cyber Deal	November 20	November 29	Ten Days
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback	December 10	December 10	One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day	December 10	December 10	One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf	December 10	December 10	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 17	December 18	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days

Cyber Deals:

Don’t miss out on the deal of the season! Saddleback came out with Buy One, Get One lift tickets. For $79 dollars, it’s a no-brainer if you’re planning on skiing with your best bud on the same day. With no blackout dates, this brings the ticket price down to $40 per person. Make sure you check this deal out before it runs out. Offer expires on 11/29. For more information and to purchase, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the Bullwheels and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Saddleback Base Camera Webcam overlooking the Rangeley Express and new Sandy Quad Construction. (Photo Taken 11/10/22 @ 11:22am)

Last Chair:

How about those temps this week? Snowmakers were really able to crank out that white gold. If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

Thanks to Mother Nature, snowmakers were able to capitalize on the colder temps. Sadly, it looks like crews will need to halt production as this weekend’s temps and weather are not favorable for good snowmaking. Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as things could change on a dime. Click the link below for more.

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Fingers crossed for solid precipitation!

– Keegan

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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 18, 2022)

Post author By Mainely Skiing
Post date November 18, 2022
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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!

Opening Day:

Welcome to Ski Season! As Sugarloaf joins the race today, keep in mind, this is early-season skiing. Some resorts may not have beginner terrain. Check with your local mountain’s report before you hit the snow.

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 0 / 68 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 6 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 3 / 135 Trails Open

Pleasant Mountain: 0 / 47 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Upper Sunday Punch (Sunday River)

Upcoming Events:

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Best of 207 Voting	November 1	November 18	Every Day
Sugarloaf Opening Day	November 18	November 18	One Day
Saddleback Pub Reopens for Winter Season	November 25	November 25	On Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback	December 10	December 10	One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day	December 10	December 10	One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf	December 10	December 10	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 17	December 18	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the Bullwheels and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

It’s been a long time coming! Ski Season is finally here. Just because the snow has started flying, snowmakers are just getting started! Keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! If you’re ripping it up on the slopes this winter, make sure to tag us on Twitter (@mainelyskiing) and we’ll repost!

Weather:

Thanks for joining us Old Man Winter! With your help, Sunday River and Sugarloaf were able to open this week! These cold temps will allow snowmakers to really crank on production making more trails daily! Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status as it’s only getting better! Click the link below for more.

mainelyskiing.com

Here’s to the 2022/23 Season!

– Keegan

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	33	27	36
Low:	20	18	21

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	30	25	36
Low:	2	18	28

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	-6	-4	28
Low:	-26	-10	24

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	45	44	40
Low:	39	38	25

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	47	14	17
Low:	9	7	11