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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (December 2, 2022)

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:

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:
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:

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

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:

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 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

December 2, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 25, 2022)

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:

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:
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.

mainelyskiing.com

Fingers crossed for solid precipitation!

– Keegan

November 25, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 18, 2022)

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:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

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

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

November 18, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 11, 2022)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Best of 207:

Saddleback needs your help! Make sure to vote for them for Best of 207 in the Ski Resort category. To cast your vote, click the link below. Then click Stay & Play > Ski Mountain. Plus, you can vote every day so make sure to save the link. Voting ends Friday, November 18.

vote207.com

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Rangeley Craft Fair	November 12	November 12	One Day
Best of 207 Voting	November 1	November 18	Every 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

Thank A Veteran:

Happy Veteran’s Day! Make sure to thank a veteran today! After all, if they didn’t fight, we wouldn’t have the freedom to ski all winter long! On behalf of Mainely Skiing – Thank you for all you’ve done for this great country!

Competition Hill Construction:

Crews are raping up on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. In the past few weeks, they have been working hard to make the lift spin this upcoming winter. They spliced the haul rope, This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.

gocva.com

Jordan 8:

The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.

facebook.com/sundayriver.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 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

Weather:

As we look at the way things are going with the forecast, we all are thinking winter will never be here. Thankfully, with the jet stream blowing cold arctic air in, we’ll be in for a treat next week. Also, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, they’re calling for a winter mix on Sunday. Although it won’t equate to anything, it’s still snow. Periods of rain and snow will be likely in the evening on Sunday Night.

Thank you veterans!

– Keegan

November 11, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 4, 2022)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Photo: Quill Hill, Kyle Haley Photography

Best of 207:

Saddleback needs your help! Make sure to vote for them for Best of 207 in the Ski Resort category. To cast your vote, click the link below. Then click Stay & Play > Ski Mountain. Plus, you can vote every day so make sure to save the link. Voting ends Friday, November 18.

vote207.com

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain	November 5	November 5	One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair	November 12	November 12	One Day
Best of 207 Voting	November 1	November 18	Every 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

Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:

Join Pleasant Mountain on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00am – 2:00pm to learn about the various jobs and to view openings. These mountains are waiting for you to send in an application. If you or anyone you know wants to work at a ski mountain, follow the link below!

pleasantmountain.com

Competition Hill Construction:

Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.

gocva.com

Jordan 8:

The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.

facebook.com/sundayriver.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 can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Saddleback Webcam Base Camera looking out over the Rangeley Express and New Sandy Quad. (Taken 11/3/22 @ 2:05pm)

Weather:

Come on Mother Nature! What is this? The calendar says November but our forecast says early fall. Sadly we won’t see cold temps for a while which will hurt the snowmaking window. Lets do those snow dances!

Make sure to vote Saddleback!

– Keegan

November 4, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 14, 2022)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Maine Foliage Report:

The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

Augusta, MAINE – This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports high to peak conditions (70-100 percent) throughout most of Maine.

As of October 12, 2022, Maine Forest Service (MFS) staff reported past peak color conditions in zones six and seven and moderate leaf drop in zones five, six, and seven. Color changes in zones one to four are at peak and rapidly approaching past peak. Coastal Maine, zones one and two, typically are last to reach their peak during mid-to-late October.

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“Despite the seemingly extended drought conditions across Maine this year, fall colors rebounded splendidly, and the state is ablaze with breathtaking hues throughout the state,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson. “I daresay this foliage season ranks among one of the best displays of colors for quite some time, evident by the wicked good photos submitted by Maine fall foliage enthusiasts!”

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Her Festival	October 20	October 20	One Day
Family Fall Festival	October 22	October 22	One Day
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain	November 5	November 5	One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair	November 12	November 12	One Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback	December 10	December 10	One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day	December 10	December 10	One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf	December 10	December 10	One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River	December 17	December 18	Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week	December 26	December 30	Five Days

Competition Hill Construction:

Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.

gocva.com

Jordan 8:

The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.

facebook.com/sundayriver.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 can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Base Webcam looking out over the Rangeley High-Speed Quad and new Sandy Quad. Photo Taken 10/13/22 at 6:00pm.

Weather:

While this week brought some warmth to us Mainers, today will be a little different. Expect lots of rain and high winds all day. Plus, with the rain, the spectacular fall foliage will mostly be gone. On a lighter note, this weekend’s forecasts are looking promising to get outside. We’re Mainers though, we don’t let rain and wind get in the way of our fun.

Have a great weekend!

– Keegan

October 14, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 2, 2022)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Sugarloaf Uphill Climb:

Registration is now open for the Uphill Clinmb which returns Sunday, October 9th. Important Info:

Starting at the SuperQuad, racers will run/hike/trudge about 2400 vertical feet to the summit.
There will be two water stops along the course, offering water only.
This race will occur rain or shine, so please plan accordingly and bring plenty of extra layers for the summit.
No racers will be allowed on-course who have not registered, received a bib, or signed a liability release.

Sign up and get ready for a great run! For more information and how to register, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sunday Funday Geocaching	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle	June 1	August 31	Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP	June 1	September 14	Every Wednesday
Saddleback Oktoberfest	October 8	October 8	One Day
Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend	October 8	October 9	Two Days
Sugarloaf Uphill Climb	October 9	October 9	One Day
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides	July 3	October 10	Every Day

Jordan 8 Update:

Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time and they have almost completed the bottom terminal. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. Just a few things left before it’s ripping us up the mountain. Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.

Scenic Lift Rides:

Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

Are your kids itching to get out of the house? Maybe some geocaching is in their future! Or, something for the whole family, a good ol’ walk in our backyard! Whatever you fancy, Saddleback has your outdoor goals. As the time gets closer, we’ll go into more detail.

Nature Walk – Every Saturday starting May 28 Click here
Geocaching – Every Sunday starting May 29 Click here

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Top of the World (8/1/22 @ 7:55pm)

Weather:

Labor Day Weekend, It’s here. Time to get out on the boat for one last weekend. After this, it’s all downhill from here, which I think means downhill skiing! Here are the temps for this weekend.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

-Keegan

September 2, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 26, 2022)

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!

Alec MacGillivary:

Don’t miss Alec MacGillivary and Band performing at Saddleback on Saturday, August 27. Bringing together Nashville style and Boston swagger, singer-songwriter Alec MacGillivray brings a party atmosphere with him, wherever he goes. With his dynamic live performances making him a “must-see” emerging artist, Alec has entertained audiences in theaters, clubs, and festivals across America and supported major touring acts such as Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, and Cole Swindell. For more information or to get tickets, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast	May 27	August 26	Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk	May 28	August 27	Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle	June 1	August 31	Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP	June 1	September 14	Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip	June 2	September 1	Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga	June 4	August 27	Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga	June 5	August 28	Every Sunday
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides	July 3	October 10	Every Day

Jordan 8 Update:

Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time and they have almost completed the bottom terminal. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. Just a few things left before it’s ripping us up the mountain. Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.

Kids Bike Group Trip:

Saddleback’s bike trails are located in the South Branch area of the lower mountain. These gradually sloped trails include sections great for beginner riders. This weekly kid’s program will work on the transition from pavement riding to gravel and downhill biking. This program will run from June 2nd through the Thursday before Labor Day weekend.

BYOB – Bring Your Own Bike, or arrange to rent from the mountain.
Children will need to be registered and a waiver will be signed by a parent or guardian. Drop-ins are welcome, but participation requires a signed waiver.

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

Who doesn’t love a good marshmallow roast? S’mores anyone? Make sure you sign up for these special events so you can get out into the community with the people you normally ski with! Just like the marshmallow roasts they did in the winter just warmer, make sure it’s on your calendar!

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

This summer, Saddleback will be hosting a range of yoga classes taught by various certified yoga instructors. See the list below for the difference in classes. To see what class fits your busy life, click over to our Events Page

Morning Flow Yoga – Saturday Mornings from 8:30 – 9:30 am
This program is taught by Carrol & Robert and runs from June 4 to August 27.
Hatha Yoga – Sunday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am
This program is taught by Kristina and runs from June 5 to August 28.

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

Are your kids itching to get out of the house? Maybe some geocaching is in their future! Or, something for the whole family, a good ol’ walk in our back yard! Whatever you fancy, Saddleback has your outdoor goals. As the time gets closer, we’ll go into more detail.

Nature Walk – Every Saturday starting May 28 Click here
Geocaching – Every Sunday starting May 29 Click here

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

The cool days and rain were nice to keep our lawns in good shape, but it wasn’t very helpful to get outside and do something fun. However, mother nature is throwing us a bone here and sending warm weather our way!

Enjoy one of the last weekends of summer!

-Keegan

August 26, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 19, 2022)

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!

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast	May 27	August 26	Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk	May 28	August 27	Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle	June 1	August 31	Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP	June 1	September 14	Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip	June 2	September 1	Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga	June 4	August 27	Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga	June 5	August 28	Every Sunday
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides	July 3	October 10	Every Day
3-Day Fly Fishing Experience (August)	August 24	August 26	Three Days

Jordan 8 Update:

Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time as now both terminals have been completed with the necessary groundwork. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. All that’s left now is for the parts to be placed on the mountain! Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.

3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:

Enjoy a 3-day fly fishing experience led by our own Dr. Bill Richards, a Master Registered Maine Guide!

Day 1: Introduction to the “Art of Fly Fishing” – A little history of the Rangeley Region. An overview of fly fishing equipment and its application. Demonstration of the “overhead cast” and proper body position, fly rod grip, and mechanics, and begin to practice your skills with Coach Bill. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Student Practice Sessions – Coach will offer feedback and constructive tips to help improve and perfect your cast. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 3: Guided Fly Fishing from a Canoe. Get an early start for a full morning on the water! Time: 5 a.m. – 10 a.m.

For more information and to sign up for this incredible opportunity, click the links below:

Date Range	Link To More Information
August 24-26	saddlebackmaine.com

Kids Bike Group Trip:

Saddleback’s bike trails are located in the South Branch area of the lower mountain. These gradually sloped trails include sections great for beginner riders. This weekly kid’s program will work on the transition from pavement riding to gravel and downhill biking. This program will run from June 2nd through the Thursday before Labor Day weekend.

BYOB – Bring Your Own Bike, or arrange to rent from the mountain.
Children will need to be registered and a waiver will be signed by a parent or guardian. Drop-ins are welcome, but participation requires a signed waiver.

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

Who doesn’t love a good marshmallow roast? S’mores anyone? Make sure you sign up for these special events so you can get out into the community with the people you normally ski with! Just like the marshmallow roasts they did in the winter just warmer, make sure it’s on your calendar!

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

This summer, Saddleback will be hosting a range of yoga classes taught by various certified yoga instructors. See the list below for the difference in classes. To see what class fits your busy life, click over to our Events Page

Morning Flow Yoga – Saturday Mornings from 8:30 – 9:30 am
This program is taught by Carrol & Robert and runs from June 4 to August 27.
Hatha Yoga – Sunday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am
This program is taught by Kristina and runs from June 5 to August 28.

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

Are your kids itching to get out of the house? Maybe some geocaching is in their future! Or, something for the whole family, a good ol’ walk in our back yard! Whatever you fancy, Saddleback has your outdoor goals. As the time gets closer, we’ll go into more detail.

Nature Walk – Every Saturday starting May 28 Click here
Geocaching – Every Sunday starting May 29 Click here

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

The cool days and rain were nice to keep our lawns in good shape, but it wasn’t very helpful to get outside and do something fun. However, mother nature is throwing us a bone here and sending warm weather our way!

Have a great weekend!

-Keegan

August 19, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 12, 2022)

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!

Oquossoc Day:

Oquossoc Day 2022 is happening this Saturday, August 13. There are loads of festivities happening all around the village. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a River’s Edge Fishing Charter for four (4) people! Raffle tickets will be on sale throughout the day and the winner will be announced at the end of the festival.

Event Time	Event Name
10:00am – 4:00pm	Art & Antiques Show and Sale (Outdoor Heritage Muesum)
10:00am – 1:00pm	Tom Ball Band (LIVE in the Village sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank)
10:00am – 2:00pm	Car Show (Oquossoc Marine)
11:00am	Dog Show (Oquossoc Grocery)
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Cornhole Tournament (Oquossoc Cove)
1:00pm	Supercharged “Old Oquossoc” Themed Boat Parade (Oquossoc Cove Marina)
2:00pm	Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team (Oquossoc Cove)
3:30pm	Happy Hour & Raffle Drawing (Portage Tap House)

Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast	May 27	August 26	Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk	May 28	August 27	Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle	June 1	August 31	Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP	June 1	September 14	Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip	June 2	September 1	Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga	June 4	August 27	Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga	June 5	August 28	Every Sunday
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides	July 3	October 10	Every Day
Oquossoc Day 2022	August 13	August 13	One Day
3-Day Fly Fishing Experience (August)	August 24	August 26	Three Days

Jordan 8 Update:

Progress on Sunday River’s newest lift, Jordan 8, a Doppelmayr 8-person high-speed lift, is moving fast. The top terminal’s concrete foundations got poured last week. Typically, crews will work on one terminal at a time as now both terminals have been completed with the necessary groundwork. They received the parts from Europe and the tower heads have been assembled. All that’s left now is for the parts to be placed on the mountain! Check out this video from Sunday River’s Facebook Page.

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

Throughout the off-season, crews at Sugarloaf have been busy building a booster pump house above Bullwinkle’s. During a press release, the mountain said “The new pump house, combined with the addition of 107 new high-efficiency HKD snowguns will increase the number of guns the resort can run simultaneously under optimal conditions from roughly 130 to nearly 230. This will allow the resort to cover and open more terrain earlier in the season.” All of this is working for a better western mountain experience with the upcoming West Mountain High-Speed Lift and Timberline replacement/upgrade in the following years.

3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:

Enjoy a 3-day fly fishing experience led by our own Dr. Bill Richards, a Master Registered Maine Guide!

Day 1: Introduction to the “Art of Fly Fishing” – A little history of the Rangeley Region. An overview of fly fishing equipment and its application. Demonstration of the “overhead cast” and proper body position, fly rod grip, and mechanics, and begin to practice your skills with Coach Bill. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Student Practice Sessions – Coach will offer feedback and constructive tips to help improve and perfect your cast. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 3: Guided Fly Fishing from a Canoe. Get an early start for a full morning on the water! Time: 5 a.m. – 10 a.m.

For more information and to sign up for this incredible opportunity, click the links below:

Date Range	Link To More Information
August 24-26	saddlebackmaine.com

Kids Bike Group Trip:

Saddleback’s bike trails are located in the South Branch area of the lower mountain. These gradually sloped trails include sections great for beginner riders. This weekly kid’s program will work on the transition from pavement riding to gravel and downhill biking. This program will run from June 2nd through the Thursday before Labor Day weekend.

BYOB – Bring Your Own Bike, or arrange to rent from the mountain.
Children will need to be registered and a waiver will be signed by a parent or guardian. Drop-ins are welcome, but participation requires a signed waiver.

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Both Sugarloaf and Sunday River have picked it up again with rides up/down the mountain. The Chondola will be taking people from the base of the mountain to North Peak and the SuperQuad will be spinning to allow the use of the SuperQuad area of Sugarloaf. The Chondola is dog, kid, and grandparent-friendly, so you’ll want to pack up your whole family for this scenic adventure. Lift rides are available from 10AM-4PM on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-October. You can buy tickets online in advance, but will need to pick up your tickets upon arrival. You can also purchase tickets on-site at the various lodges and base areas. Lift tickets will be issued until 3:30PM or until capacity is reached. If you plan to ride the lift back to the bottom, please load before 4PM. For more information, visit the links below.

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

Who doesn’t love a good marshmallow roast? S’mores anyone? Make sure you sign up for these special events so you can get out into the community with the people you normally ski with! Just like the marshmallow roasts they did in the winter just warmer, make sure it’s on your calendar!

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

This summer, Saddleback will be hosting a range of yoga classes taught by various certified yoga instructors. See the list below for the difference in classes. To see what class fits your busy life, click over to our Events Page

Morning Flow Yoga – Saturday Mornings from 8:30 – 9:30 am
This program is taught by Carrol & Robert and runs from June 4 to August 27.
Hatha Yoga – Sunday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am
This program is taught by Kristina and runs from June 5 to August 28.

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

Are your kids itching to get out of the house? Maybe some geocaching is in their future! Or, something for the whole family, a good ol’ walk in our back yard! Whatever you fancy, Saddleback has your outdoor goals. As the time gets closer, we’ll go into more detail.

Nature Walk – Every Saturday starting May 28 Click here
Geocaching – Every Sunday starting May 29 Click here

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. This past week, they poured concrete for the bottom terminal and work is still going on. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

While I personally enjoyed the week of warm days, we are on track to get a little bit of a break temperature-wise. This weekend’s temps will top out in the low 70’s and things will definitely feel cooler. You might want to break out those pants.

Have a cool weekend!

-Keegan

August 12, 2022

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	34	43	25
Low:	26	23	22

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	37	36	44
Low:	23	31	34

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	32	34	26
Low:	20	19	10

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	61	62	44
Low:	53	40	24

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	65	67	67
Low:	47	56	55

Tag: Saddleback Mountain Resort

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Thank A Veteran:

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Weather:

Best of 207:

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