Tag: Saddleback Oktoberfest

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 25, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Star Party @ Quill HillAugust 13August 13One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 20September 21Two Days
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day
    Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & WellnessSeptember 27September 27One Day
    Flannel Fest @ Sunday RiverSeptember 27September 28Two Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant MountainSeptember 27October 12Every Weekend
    Oktoberfest @ SaddlebackOctober 4October 4One Day
    Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday RiverOctober 4October 5Two Days
    Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 10October 10One Day
    Annual BBQ Atop Quill HillOctober 11October 11One Day
    41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday RiverOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sunday River Fall FestOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Sugarloaf Homecoming WeekendOctober 11October 12Two Days
    Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseOctober 18October 18One Day

    Pink Talking Fish:

    Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now available to be purchased 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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    Cheap Trick @ RH&W:

    Cheap Trick will be taking the Rangeley Health and Wellness Stage this Sunday, July 27. Gates open at 3:00pm and the concert starts at 5:00pm. Learn more and purchase your ticket by following the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    BIG Win For Big Moose:

    This past week, we saw a big win for the Non-Profit Greenville Mountain. Both US Senetors, King and Collins, announced $500,000 for the ski area. Read the full article below:

    observer-me.com

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    Help Name Titcomb’s New T-Bar:

    You can vote or suggest new names for Titcomb Mountain’s new T-Bar. As of writing this, the top two names in the running are “Sandy River Speeder” and “Forster’s Flyer”. Cast your vote or suggest a new name below.

    facebook.com

    Live Music at 45 North:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

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    Sugarloaf & Sunday River Deals:

    As the summer heats up, Sugarloaf and Sunday River are already thinking about getting us back on snow. In that, they have released great deals for lift tickets, packs, lodging, and more. The sale ends on July 31st. Explore all the deals below.

    Star Party Atop Quill Hill:

    Enjoy the dark sky of the Rangeley Lakes area atop Quill Hill. Drive to the summit for an unforgettable experience. The event takes place on Wednesday, August 13. Learn more and sign up below.

    quillhill.com

    Photo: Kyle Haley Photography
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    Ticket Packs Are (Saddle)Back:

    This week, Saddleback announced the return of their Ticket Packs. This year, they are offering packs with 2, 3, 4, and 5 days available. Hurry, the savings end on July 30. For all the important info and to purchase, click the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Oquossoc Day 2025:

    Take a trip down memory lane at Oquossoc Day – Saturday, August 16th! The Fabulous ’50s is the Oquossoc Day theme for 2025 and offers fun for all ages. This all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Oquossoc. Oquossoc Day is made possible by the generosity and community spirit of Oquossoc businesses and friends of Oquossoc. Learn more below.

    mainelyskiing.com

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    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 255:00-8:00pmLeah Hersom
    July 265:00-8:00pmLoose Threads
    July 314:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    August 15:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    August 25:00-8:00pmThe Smith Collaboration
    August 74:00-7:00pmMichael Karbovicky
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.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 August 22 – Seagrass
    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

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    Swig and Swing:

    Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.

    sugarloaf.com

    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

    Advertisements

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print

    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!

    Last Chair:

    If you didn’t have a calendar, you would think it was a week in mid September. What a gorgous week to be in the Maine mountains. Sun was out, temps were mild, and the fall-like weather was creeping in to let us know that it’s coming. Good thing is that it’s only July and we still have plenty of summer-weather left.

    Weather:

    Temps are rising throughout the weekend, perfect for the Tough Mountain Challenge on Saturday and the Cheap Trick concert on Sunday. Conditions are looking great all weekend long with sunny skies for most of the day.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:72°   77°   78°
    Low:60° 54° 59°
    Based out of Rangeley

    See ya outside!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 18, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    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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    Cheap Trick @ RH&W:

    Cheap Trick will be taking the Rangeley Health and Wellness Stage on Sunday, July 27. Gates open at 3:00pm and the concert starts at 5:00pm. Learn more and purchase your ticket by following the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Live Music at 45 North:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

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    Camden Snow Bowl Looks At Upgrades:

    Camden Snow Bowl have been working on a new master plan for the resort and surrounding area and a few weeks ago, they presented it to the town. In it, the mountain could be adding new mountain biking trails, a new lodge, and potentially a new lift better equiped for higher demand. Of course those are the big ones but for the full picture, read their plan using the link below.

    camdenmaine.gov

    Oquossoc Day 2025:

    Take a trip down memory lane at Oquossoc Day – Saturday, August 16th! The Fabulous ’50s is the Oquossoc Day theme for 2025 and offers fun for all ages. This all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Oquossoc. Oquossoc Day is made possible by the generosity and community spirit of Oquossoc businesses and friends of Oquossoc. Learn more below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 185:00-8:00pmJay Larkin
    July 244:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    July 255:00-8:00pmLeah Hersom
    July 265:00-8:00pmLoose Threads
    July 314:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    August 15:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    August 25:00-8:00pmThe Smith Collaboration
    August 74:00-7:00pmMichael Karbovicky
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.com

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    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 August 22 – Seagrass
    • Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

    sugarloaf.com

    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

    Advertisements

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print

    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!

    Last Chair:

    What a pleasant week in the Maine mountains. If you’re planning a trip this weekend don’t forget to check out our Summer Activities page, filled with all kinds of activites you and your family can do during the summer and fall months.

    Weather:

    A cool, but good weekend is on the horizon. Other than Sunday morning, the weekend is looking dry with mostly sunny skies. If you’re headed outside on Sunday morning, make sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:70°   73°   69°
    Low:55° 52° 58°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Get outside!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 11, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    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

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    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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    Live Music at 45 North:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 145:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

    Camden Snow Bowl Looks At Upgrades:

    Camden Snow Bowl have been working on a new master plan for the resort and surrounding area and a few weeks ago, they presented it to the town. In it, the mountain could be adding new mountain biking trails, a new lodge, and potentially a new lift better equiped for higher demand. Of course those are the big ones but for the full picture, read their plan using the link below.

    camdenmaine.gov

    Advertisements

    Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 115:00-8:00pmXander Nelson
    July 125:00-8:00pmHello Newman
    July 174:00-7:00pmJeff Kilton
    July 185:00-8:00pmJay Larkin
    July 244:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    July 255:00-8:00pmLeah Hersom
    July 265:00-8:00pmLoose Threads
    July 314:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    August 15:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    August 25:00-8:00pmThe Smith Collaboration
    August 74:00-7:00pmMichael Karbovicky
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    westsidebeergarden.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, July 11 – Work Trucks This Friday!
    • 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

    Advertisements

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    Another week of summer is now behind us. With moderate temps all weekend long, it was great to get outside. If you’re planning a trip this weekend you’re in luck thanks to our Summer Activities page, filled with all kinds of activites you and your family can do during the summer and fall months in the mountains of Maine.

    Weather:

    Warm temps and party sunny skies are on tap for this weekend. Perfect for Rangeley’s Logging Festival, Sugarloaf’s Summer Music Series, and Sunday River’s Ruff Mountain Festival. Sunday could see some late afternoon sprinkles so if you’re headed out, pack a rain coat just in case.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:77°   77°   76°
    Low:59° 60° 62°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Enjoy the clean mountain air!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 4, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Sunday River Summer Kick OffJuly 3July 5Three Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Fireworks @ Sunday RiverJuly 5July 5One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    Sugarloaf Bike Park Opens Today:

    Today’s the day! Head over to Sugarloaf to see what their talented team of downhill MTB trail crafters have come up with. See their map and purchase tickets by using the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Saddleback Bike Park + Lift Rides:

    Saddleback has offically kicked off their scenic lift rides and their lift serviced mountain biking is also open. Learn more and purchase your tickets on their website, linked below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

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    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 NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Friday, July 4
    Event NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Kids Adventure Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge11:30am-2:30pm
    Saturday, July 5
    Event NameLocationTime
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Kids Adventurre Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge2:30pm-5:30pm
    Live Music – The Middle Men BandSouth Ridge6:00pm-9:00pm
    FireworksSouth Ridge9:00pm

    sundayriver.com

    Live Music at 45 North:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    July 75:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 145:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    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 October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    July 45:00-8:00pmJordan Kaulback
    July 55:00pm-8:00pmTreblemaker
    July 104:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    July 115:00-8:00pmXander Nelson
    July 125:00-8:00pmHello Newman
    July 174:00-7:00pmJeff Kilton
    July 185:00-8:00pmJay Larkin
    July 244:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    July 255:00-8:00pmLeah Hersom
    July 265:00-8:00pmLoose Threads
    July 314:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    August 15:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    August 25:00-8:00pmThe Smith Collaboration
    August 74:00-7:00pmMichael Karbovicky
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    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

    Photo: Kyle Haley
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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, July 11 – Work Trucks Next Friday!
    • 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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    With the surprise heat and beautiful weather, many people have been looking for things to do outside. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve created a full page with all kinds of things to do outside during the summer and fall months. Check it out! Summer Activities

    Weather:

    We’re in for a great day today, perfect to celebrate America’s 249th Birthday. Looking ahead, we’ve got warm temps all weekend long. Sunday is currently looking amazing, get outside and enjoy the great temps!

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:65°   73°   82°
    Low:53° 53° 60°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Have a happy and safe fourth!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 27, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Community Work Day @ BigRockJune 29June 29One Day
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Sunday River Summer Kick OffJuly 3July 5Three Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Fireworks @ Sunday RiverJuly 5July 5One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    Community Work Day:

    Join fellow BigRock skiers and riders for a community-wide work day at the mountain. Starting at 9:00am, you could help paint lift shacks, pick up trails, and move firewood. For more information or to RSVP, follow the link below.

    facebook.com/bigrock

    Mt. Abram Shows New Website:

    Have you been to Mt. Abram’s website recently? Well if you did, you would notice their new look. Check out this new, modern looking site by clicking the below.

    mtabram.com

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    Big Moose Mountain Summit:

    There has been a lot of talk recently about the summit of Big Moose Mountain. The area, which hasn’t offered lift-serviced skiing since March of 2004, has been making waves in the ski community. Recently, the non-profit has completed servaying and testing of the area and have been rasing the funds to rebuild the summit ski patrol building. In a post to Facebook earlier this week, they teased something more than just a building but we’ll have to wait and see if they announce anything more on that subject. See the photos and read more below.

    facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

    Sugarloaf Bike Park Showcases New Map:

    If you aren’t already excited to check out ‘Maine’s Newest Bike Park’, seeing their brand new trail map might change things for you. Recently, the resort posted the trail map ahead of their July 4 opening. Check it out and learn more about their bike park below.

    sugarloaf.com

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    Saddleback Lift Service:

    Saddleback recently completed work on their South Branch Quad. This work was on the lift’s haul rope. A photo posted by one of their lift maintenance team members, Wilkins, showed the progress.

    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 NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Friday, July 4
    Event NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Kids Adventure Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge11:30am-2:30pm
    Saturday, July 5
    Event NameLocationTime
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Kids Adventurre Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge2:30pm-5:30pm
    Live Music – The Middle Men BandSouth Ridge6:00pm-9:00pm
    FireworksSouth Ridge9:00pm

    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.

    DateTimeArtist
    July 75:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 145:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

    Get A Free Indy Pass:

    Last 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

    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 October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

    DateTimeArtist
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe Middlemen Band
    July 34:00-7:00pmMichael Krapovicky
    July 45:00-8:00pmJordan Kaulback
    July 55:00pm-8:00pmTreblemaker
    July 104:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    July 115:00-8:00pmXander Nelson
    July 125:00-8:00pmHello Newman
    July 174:00-7:00pmJeff Kilton
    July 185:00-8:00pmJay Larkin
    July 244:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    July 255:00-8:00pmLeah Hersom
    July 265:00-8:00pmLoose Threads
    July 314:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    August 15:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    August 25:00-8:00pmThe Smith Collaboration
    August 74:00-7:00pmMichael Karbovicky
    August 85:00-8:00pmTom LeClerc
    August 95:00-8:00pmThe Cobblestones
    August 144:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    August 155:00-8:00pmRob Fowler
    August 165:00-8:00pmThe Lypht
    August 214:00-7:00pmJay Larkin
    August 235:00-8:00pmDirty McCurdy
    August 284:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    August 295:00-8:00pmKitty & JT
    August 305:00-8:00pmCosmic Ramblers
    September 54:00-7:00pmPete Kilpatrick
    September 65:00-8:00pmNorthside Ramblers
    September 124:00-7:00pmSteve Moore
    September 134:00-7:00pmSierra Sounds
    September 194:00-7:00pmRob Fowler
    September 264:00-7:00pmXander Nelson
    October 34:00-7:00pmJordan Kaulback
    October 44:00-7:00pmThe Only Hope Band
    October 104:00-7:00pmToby McAllister
    October 124:00-7:00pmSkosh

    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

    Photo: Kyle Haley
    Advertisements

    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

    Advertisements

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
    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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    Wow this past week was a hot one! As we dip back down to normal tempatures towards the weekend, we can’t help but notice the forecast below. When things warm back up again, make sure you know all the areas you can take a dip in the water. See all swimming areas here: Swimming

    Weather:

    Well it looks as if the heatwave has passed and we are once again back to cool weekend tempatures. If you liked the heat, don’t fear as it looks as if it could be returning as quick as Monday.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:70°   59°   69°
    Low:43° 51° 57°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Get ready for another warm spell!

    – Keegan

  • 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJune 20June 20One Day
    Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Sunday River Summer Kick OffJuly 3July 5Three Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Fireworks @ Sunday RiverJuly 5July 5One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One 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 NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Friday, July 4
    Event NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Kids Adventure Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge11:30am-2:30pm
    Saturday, July 5
    Event NameLocationTime
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Kids Adventurre Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge2:30pm-5:30pm
    Live Music – The Middle Men BandSouth Ridge6:00pm-9:00pm
    FireworksSouth Ridge9:00pm

    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.

    DateTimeArtist
    June 235:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 75:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 145:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon 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.

    DateTimeArtist
    June 204:00-7:00pmJed Allen
    June 264:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe 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

    Photo: Kyle Haley
    Advertisements

    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

    Advertisements

    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

    Advertisements

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
    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!

    Advertisements

    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

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 6, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    National Trails Day Hike @ SaddlebackJune 7June 7One Day
    Best of Maine Voting EndsJune 12June 12One Day
    Saddleback Bike Park Opens for Pedal PowerJune 13June 13One Day
    Rangeley Lupine FestivalJune 14June 14One Day
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation Golf Tournament @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseJune 16June 16One Day
    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the SeasonJune 19June 19One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJune 20June 20One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Sunday River Summer Kick OffJuly 3July 5Three Days
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SaddlebackJuly 3August 31Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Fireworks @ Sunday RiverJuly 5July 5One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    Rangeley Birding Festival:

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

    mainelyskiing.com

    Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

    Voting Ends Thurs, June 12

    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
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    National Trails Day Hike With MATC:

    Head on up to Saddleback on National Trails Day, this Saturday, June 7, for a hike with the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Learn more and sign up using the link below:

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Saddleback Bike Park Pedal Power Open:

    The Saddleback Bike Park will be opening their trails to pedal power only next Friday, June 13th. While the South Branch Quad isn’t slated to open until July 3, the trails are ready to rip. Check out the map and purchase tickets using the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.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 exhibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their website below.

    historicrangeley.org

    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

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine
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    Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation:

    The Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation will be hosting a golf tournament on Monday, June 16. Shotgun start at 9:00am at Sugarloaf Golf Course. For additional questions or to register, click the link below.

    forms.gle/titcomb

    New Sticker Just Dropped:

    A brand new sticker has just hit the shop with the release of the state’s new pine tree license plate. The new sticker matches our Chickadee Plate with “Skier” as the text. Pick one up today to match your new plate!

    mainelyskiing.com/stickers

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    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

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

    Big Moose Mountain Meeting:

    On Monday, Big Moose Mountain attended the Town of Greenville’s meeting where they received a $50,000 pledge toward the acquisition of the ski resort property, thanks to a strong showing of support. On Tuesday, the Watt Family and the Indian Hill Trading Post put up a matching $50,000 pledge toward the mission. The non-profit is looking good right now but there is still lots to go! If you have the ability to donate, the link is below.

    skibigmoose.com

    Upper Mountain – Taken 9.15.24
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    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

    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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    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 NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Friday, July 4
    Event NameLocationTime
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Kids Adventure Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-4:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge11:30am-2:30pm
    Saturday, July 5
    Event NameLocationTime
    Scenic Lift RidesChondola10:00am-4:00pm
    Lawn GamesSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Kids Adventurre Scavenger HuntSouth Ridge10:00am-9:00pm
    Sunday River OutfittersSouth Ridge10:30am-3:30pm
    Live Music – Northside RamblersSouth Ridge2:30pm-5:30pm
    Live Music – The Middle Men BandSouth Ridge6:00pm-9:00pm
    FireworksSouth Ridge9:00pm

    sundayriver.com

    Live Music at 45 North:

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

    DateTimeArtist
    June 165:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    June 235:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 75:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 145:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    July 215:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    July 285:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 45:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 115:00-7:00pmDon Rogers
    August 185:00-7:00pmRobin Cottle
    August 255:00-7:00pmDon Rogers

    sugarloaf.com

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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.

    DateTimeArtist
    June 64:00-7:00pmChris Goodenough
    June 74:00-7:00pmLee Stearns
    June 134:00-7:00pmLucas Roy
    June 144:00-7:00pmThe Pond House Trio
    June 204:00-7:00pmJed Allen
    June 264:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe 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

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    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. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

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

    sugarloaf.com

    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

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    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

    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

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    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print

    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!

    Last Chair:

    I wasn’t complaining about those warm temps we saw in the later part of this week. The sunshine was a welcome change from what has become the normal of clouds, rain, and cold weather.

    Weather:

    We’re looking at a little bit of a cool down compared to the recent temperatures. Although this brings it back to normal temps this time of year, the rain isn’t looking good. Take today or Sunday and get out, swing a club, explore the birds, or hit any of your favorite hiking trails.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:71°  66°   68°  
    Low:57° 54° 50°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Gotta go, the birds are calling!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 30, 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Tin Mountain Roundup @ SugarloafMay 30June 1Three Days
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    Rangeley Lupine FestivalJune 14June 14One Day
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the SeasonJune 19June 19One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJune 20June 20One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf CourseJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday RiverJuly 3August 31Every Thurs-Sun
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Scenic Lift Rides @ SugarloafJuly 4August 31Every Fri-Sun
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One Day

    Father’s Day Sale:

    Our Father’s Day Sale is in full swing with big savings on lots of products! Save up to 25% off on things Dad will love! Plus, every order during the sale ships with our Ski Dad sticker. Hurry, as the savings end at midnight on Sunday, June 1.

    Tin Mountain Roundup:

    The Sugarloaf Golf Club is continuing their early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up. This 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

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    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

    New Sticker Just Dropped:

    A brand new sticker has just hit the shop with the release of the state’s new pine tree license plate. The new sticker matches our Chickadee Plate with “Skier” as the text. Pick one up today to match your new plate!

    mainelyskiing.com/stickers

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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 next weekend 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 activities for all ages. Purchase 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
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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

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine

    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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    Big Moose Mountain:

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

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

    historicrangeley.org

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    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

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

    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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    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

    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.

    DateTimeArtist
    May 304:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    May 314:00-7:00pmTom LeClerc
    June 64:00-7:00pmChris Goodenough
    June 74:00-7:00pmLee Stearns
    June 134:00-7:00pmLucas Roy
    June 144:00-7:00pmThe Pond House Trio
    June 204:00-7:00pmJed Allen
    June 264:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe 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

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    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

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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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!

    Advertisements

    Last Chair:

    We saw some heat this past week! Warm temps and sunny skies carried us through a few days this week before going right back into this cold and rainy stage. Hopefully that will all be ending as Sunday starts the month of June!

    Weather:

    Last week’s snow has all been melted and we’re moving on from snow. Sadly we’re just moving to thawed snow and cold-ish temps this weekend. Should be a great day to get out on the course today! Sunday too if you’re ok with your feet getting a little wet.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:65°  55°   54°  
    Low:51° 46° 44°
    Based out of Rangeley

    Warm temps… loading

    – Keegan

  • 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!

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    The Pub at Saddleback ReopensMay 23May 23One Day
    Sunday River Golf Course Open for the SeasonMay 23May 23One Day
    Sidecountry Sports Bike Sale @ Camden Snow BowlMay 24May 24One Day
    Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening DayMay 25May 25One Day
    Tin Mountain Roundup @ SugarloafMay 30June 1Three Days
    Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 5June 8Four Days
    Rangeley Lupine FestivalJuly 14July 14One Day
    Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country ClubJune 14June 14One Day
    Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the SeasonJune 19June 19One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJune 20June 20One Day
    3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. AbramJune 21June 21One Day
    Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure RendezvousJune 21June 22Two Days
    Arts & Crafts Show in RangeleyJuly 3July 3One Day
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening DayJuly 4July 4One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafJuly 11July 11One Day
    44th. Annual Logging Festival in RangeleyJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Ruff Mountain @ Sunday RiverJuly 11July 12Two Days
    Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday RiverJuly 25July 26Two Days
    Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 26July 27Two Days
    Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday RiverJuly 27July 27One Day
    Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and WellnessJuly 27July 27One Day
    Oquossoc Day 2025August 16August 16One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafAugust 22August 22One Day
    Summer Après Series @ SugarloafSeptember 26September 26One 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
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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

    Photo: Black Mountain of Maine

    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.

    DateTimeArtist
    May 234:00-7:00pmJeff Kilton
    May 245:00-8:00pmD-No And The Full Send
    May 304:00-7:00pmJim Tassee
    May 314:00-7:00pmTom LeClerc
    June 64:00-7:00pmChris Goodenough
    June 74:00-7:00pmLee Stearns
    June 134:00-7:00pmLucas Roy
    June 144:00-7:00pmThe Pond House Trio
    June 204:00-7:00pmJed Allen
    June 264:00-7:00pmJonah Bruce
    June 275:00-8:00pmBryon Glaus
    June 285:00-8:00pmThe 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

    Photo: Kyle Haley

    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

    Photo: Casablanca Glades Print
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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.

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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.

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:Monday:
    High:41°  44°   50° 60°  
    Low:35° 37° 38° 38°  
    Based out of Rangeley

    Snow? Really?

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 6, 2023)

    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 summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

    Maine Foliage Report:

    The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

    The fourth 2023 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports moderate to high color change (50-70 percent) throughout most of Maine. As of October 4, DACF Maine Forest Rangers in northern Maine report peak color conditions (70-100 percent) with moderate to low leaf drop (30-50 percent).

    Northern Maine (zones six and seven) is on track to reach peak conditions this week. Fall colors in all other areas of the state will occur from north to south through mid-October. Coastal Maine typically reaches peak color during mid-to-late October.

    This Week’s Foliage Outlook

    “The conditions projected for this upcoming long holiday weekend set us up for one of the best weekends to plan your fall foliage outdoor activities with an abundance of events taking place statewide. The fall colors are emerging in the canopies across Maine, and the leaves are still intact, making it perfect timing for leaf-peeping enthusiasts,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson.

    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:
    Sugarloaf HomecomingOctober 6October 8Three Days
    Oktoberfest 2023 @ SaddlebackOctober 7October 7One Day
    Oktoberfest 5K @ SaddlebackOctober 7October 7One Day
    Pumpkin Decorating @ SugarloafOctober 7October 7One Day
    North American Wife Carrying Championship @ Sunday RiverOctober 7October 7One Day
    Balence Bike Race @ SugarloafOctober 7October 7One Day
    Sunday River Fall FestivalOctober 7October 8Two Days
    New England Corn Hole Championship @ Sunday RiverOctober 8October 8One Day
    Uphill Climb @ SugarloafOctober 8October 8One Day
    Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday RiverDecember 16December 17Two Days

    Big Projects For Big Squaw:

    Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, formally named Big Squaw, needs your help. The mountain has been hard at work reclaiming the upper mountain trails by bringing them back to skiable terrain. This is only made possible due to the support on GoFundMe. The mountain has raised about 30% of their goal of $60,000. If you’ve skied here before the upper mountain closed in 2004, you know it was a special experience. You can help bring this back by donating to the mountain’s GoFundMe. Click the link below to see the money raised and donate. Click here: link

    Crews are also working on replacing the existing lift’s communication line. This isn’t an easy task, especially with a small crew. Nevertheless, Big Moose Mountain pushes on.

    If those jobs aren’t enough, the trusty ol’ tarp only lasts for so long before talks emerge about what to do. The lodge for the upper mountain, which sits near the top unload of the current lift has a pool, which has the roof needing to be replaced. Last Wednesday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for ideas and within a few days, they had raised over $16,000 of roofing material thanks to generous donors. If you would like to support the mountain in its efforts to become a bigger and better ski area, click the link to support.

    gofundme.com

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Scenic Lift Rides are now open at Sugarloaf and Sunday River! Take a ride up the Chondola at Sunday River or the SuperQuad at Sugarloaf. Click the respective links to learn more about catching the chair. Hurry – this is the last weekend available for scenic lift rides!

    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

    Season Pass Sales:

    Season passes have been on sale throughout the summer but to take advantage of the savings, you better purchase now! Check out the table to see all season passes:

    Mountain NameAdult PriceNext Deadline
    Saddleback Maine$84910/10
    Sugarloaf (New England Gold)$1,44910/11
    Sunday River (New England Gold)$1,44910/11
    Pleasant Mountain$85910/11
    Black Mountain of Maine$47511/30
    Big RockN / AN / A
    Camden Snow Bowl$44510/31
    Mt. Abram$599N / A
    Lost Valley$645N / A
    Hermon Mountain$47710/31
    Titcomb Mountain$20511/4

    Saddleback Oktoberfest:

    It’s that time again to start thinking about the fall. After waiting, for what seems like forever, we finally have warm weather. If you’re looking to cool down a little and think about the fall, Oktoberfest is right around the corner. Make sure to sign up so you won’t miss out on the festivities!

    Schedule of Events 
    • 10-11 a.m. – Oktoberfest 5K 
    • 11 a.m. – Festival gates open. TJ Swan performs on the deck. 
    • 12 p.m. – Pie eating contest on the deck. $10 entry. The winner gets a pie and a gift card to The Pub.
    • 1:30-3:30 – SKOSH performs on the deck. 
    • 3:30 – Stein Hoisting Championship! 10 men’s/women’s qualifiers will go head-to-head. This is always an Oktoberfest favorite – don’t miss it!
    • 4-8 p.m. – Pub open 
    Happening All Day – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Keg Toss & Stein Hoisting – these events will run all day. Qualify for the Stein Hosting Championship until 3 p.m.  
    • Craft Beer Sampling – DASCH SELTZERBAXTER BREWINGORONO BREWING and NEW BELGIUM BREWING will be pouring samples of their best fall beverages. 
    • Costume Contest. Dust off the lederhosen! The person in best-dressed Oktoberfest attire will win a 3-night stay for 9 people in Rangeley thanks to our friends at Morton & Furbish Vacation Rentals. Stay is for a future date in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. 
    • Biggest BRAT Contest. Pile on the sauerkraut – we’re going to have a contest to see who can load up (and EAT) the heaviest brat! Add your toppings and weigh in. What’s the prize? Brattgin’ rights! 
    • Fall CLEARANCE SALE! Get serious savings on skis, boards, and winter apparel.  
    • Vendor Village – visit vendor booths near the festival entrance for sweet treats like apple crisp and local goods. 

    For more information and to get tickets, click the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Sunday River Early Season Update:

    It might only be fall but the folks from Sunday River are already in the winter mindset. This week, the mountain announced a new early season operating guide. The plan is to start the season off with top-to-bottom skiing and riding off their Jordan 8 lift. They hope to have “multiple trail choices” serviced from the Jordan 8. For more information and to stay in the know, click the link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Fall Activities:

    Check out the latest on the Summer Activities page on our website. This page gives access to all the incredible activities you can do in the mountains of Maine. From mountain biking, to hiking, swimming, and golfing, there is something for everyone. Check it out on the home page or by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Sugarloaf Homecoming:

    Welcome home, Sugarloafers

    Don’t miss Sugarloaf’s Homecoming Weekend. Happening October 6-8, this three day event is packed with loads of events both on and off the mountain. Check out the full rundown below.

    Friday, October 6
    TimeEvent NameLocationDetails
    9am-3pmSwig and Swing Golf TournamentSugarloaf Golf CourseRegistration is full.
    Saturday, October 7
    TimeEvent NameLocationDetails
    8am-2pmTailgate Ski Swap & SaleThe RackSell or trade your used skis, snowboards, gear, and apparel. Or Donate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn more
    9am-12pmPumpkin DecoratingThe Alfond Competition CenterFor ages 12 & under. Online registration is now open. Sign up here. 
    9am-2pmScenic Lift RidesSuperQuadPurchase tickets here. 23/24 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present.
    9am-4pmCoat & Gear DriveNarrow GaugeDonate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn More. 
    9am-5pmUpcountry ArtistsKing Pine RoomArt Show featuring some of Maine’s finest artists & craftsmen.
    9am-5pmSugarloaf Home ShowNarrow GaugeVarious vendors and info booths
    10am-5pmBar & GrillThe BeachServing food and beverages outside
    11am-2pmLive music by SeagrassThe BeachFree admission, all ages welcome
    1-4pmAxe ThrowingThe LandingSplittin’ Wood is setting up an axe throwing station. Free to ages 10 & up; first come, first serve. 
    2:30-5pmLive music by Aldous Collins BandThe BeachFree admission, all ages welcome
    2:30-3:30pmBalance Bike RacesMain StreetRegistration will open soon
    3-6pm Après MusicWidowmakerMusic by Robin Cottle
    6-7pmFilm Viewing PartyWidowmakerJoin us for a night of action packed short films created by Maine film maker, Josh Lawless. Experience mountain biking, powder skiing, stunning sunset jumps, epic backcountry adventures, and more. Free admission, all ages welcome
    Sunday, October 8
    TimeEvent NameLocationDetails
    9amSunday Indoor ServiceDick Bell ChapelLearn more here
    11amSunday Outdoor ServiceTop of SuperQuadJoin the Sugarloaf Ministry for the last outdoor service of the season. Weather permitting. Learn more
    9am-2pmScenic Lift RidesSuperQuadPurchase tickets here. 23/24 Season Passholders ride for free with their pass present
    9am-4pmUpcountry ArtistsKing Pine RoomArt Show featuring some of Maine’s finest artists & craftsmen.
    9am-4pmSugarloaf Home ShowNarrow GaugeVarious vendors and info booths
    9am-4pmCoat & Gear DriveNarrow GaugeDonate gently used winter clothing and winter sport equipment to support local schools. Learn More. 
    10am-2pmUphill Climb StartsSuperQuadRegistration for Maine’s toughest mountain run is now open. Sign up here. 
    10am-4pmBar & GrillThe BeachServing food and beverages outside
    12-3pmLive music by Sly RichardThe BeachLive music on the beach, free admission, all ages welcome
    12-3pmAxe ThrowingThe LandingSplittin’ Wood is setting up an axe throwing station. Free to ages 10 & up; first come, first serve. 
    1-3pmPiggy Bank PaintingDick Bell ChapelFree Piggy Bank Painting for all ages with Sugarloaf Christian Ministry

    For more information, click the link below!

    sugarloaf.com

    Saddleback Bike Park Closing Weekend:

    The Saddleback Bike Park is still open but not for long! The park will be closing for all downhill on Sunday, October 8.

    They will be spinning their South Branch Quad this weekend through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:47 pm. (We know it’s a weird time). This is to maximize your time outside and ride the newest summer project for yourself. During the winter months, when the mountain is spinning all six of their lifts, closing at 3:40 pm isn’t that big of a deal – there are other ways to ski until 4:00 pm. With this, however, the lift is moving slightly slower to allow the use of foot traffic.

    The MTB crew is only getting started, and there are already plans to grow. In the meantime, check out their progress and purchase a pass to see for yourself by clicking the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Sunday River Fall Festival:

    Celebrate Fall in the mountains at Sunday River. With classic events like the North American Wife Carrying Championship, the annual Sunday River Sports Sale, scenic chairlift rides, and more, you won’t want to miss this event during peak foliage season. Rain or shine, the events are happening. See the full rundown below:

    Saturday, October 7
    TimeEvent NameLocationDetails
    9am-5pm39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts FairSouth Ridge LodgeShop many local artisans for unique gifts.
    9am-4:30pmMaine Beer BoxSlopeside at South RidgeSample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box.
    10am-4pmScenic Lift RidesSlopeside at South RidgeTake in views of the foliage from high above with a scenic chairlift ride on the resort’s Chondola. Don’t forget your season pass or RFID card. If you buy online and have your RFID card you can go direct to lift. Need a card? You can pick it up at a PUB in the Welcome Center to save time. We recommend riding early in the day to ensure access and avoid downloading delays.
    9am-5pmSunday River Sports Annual SaleSouth Ridge LodgeStock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports.
    9am-3pmBethel Regional Airport Fly-InBethel Regional AirportStop by the Bethel Airport to see planes and meet pilots at the Bethel Regional Airport Fly-In
    10am24th Annual North American Wife Carrying ChampionshipSlopeside at South RidgeNothing brings you closer together than carrying your partner through a 278-yard obstacle course. This signature Sunday River event presents the winners with the wife’s weight in beer and five times her weight in cash. Registration is open now.
    10:30amThe River Fund Maine .5k Dry Land TrainingSlopeside at South Ridge
    12pm & 3pmWine Tasting with Chef Harding Lee SmithSlopeside at South RidgeSavor a delectable wine-pairing sample menu crafted by renowned Chef Harding Lee Smith with seatings at 12PM and 3PM.
    12pm-3pmSunday River Kids: Fall FunSunday River Real EstateSwing by the Sunday River Real Estate offices to paint a pumpkin or join the fall scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded for completed scavenger hunts! *Limited number of pumpkins available – pumpkin painting is first come, first served and is limited to one pumpkin per child.
    11am-5:30pmLive MusicSlopeside at South RidgeGroove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk, Cryin’ Out Loud, and Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Paul Nelson.
    Sunday, October 8
    TimeEvent NameLocationDetails
    9am-3pm39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts FairSouth Ridge LodgeShop many local artisans for unique gifts.
    9am-4pmMaine Beer BoxSlopeside at South RidgeSample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box
    10am-4pmScenic Lift RidesSlopeside at South RidgeTake in views of the foliage from high above with a scenic chairlift ride on the resort’s Chondola. Don’t forget your season pass or RFID card. If you buy online and have your RFID card you can go direct to lift. Need a card? You can pick it up at a PUB in the Welcome Center to save time. We recommend riding early in the day to ensure access and avoid downloading delays.
    9am-4:30pmSunday River Sports Annual SaleSouth Ridge LodgeStock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports.
    10am9th Annual New England Cornhole ChampionshipSlopeside at South RidgeGrab a partner and start practicing because serious cash and bragging rights are up for grabs. Registration is open now for just $34 per team. 
    11-3:30pmLive MusicSlopeside at South RidgeGroove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk and Cryin’ Out Loud.

    For more information, click the link below!

    sundayriver.com

    Sugarloaf Making Progress:

    The newest major lift progress at Sugarloaf since the SuperQuad all the way back in 1994, the new Bucksaw Express will take skiers and riders to the top of West Mountain by the on-mountain Bullwinkles Grill. The lift will stretch 6,574 feet long and feature a 1,433-foot vertical rise. It will also be the future home to over 200 new homes including 52 single-family house lots.

    The expansion will shorten the existing West Mountain Double Chair to the mid-station to relieve congestion at the top unload area. Set to debut in late December – early January with 12 trails: Bucksaw, Feller Buncher, Chipper, Hatchet, Whistle Punk, Beaver Tail, Knot Bumper, Gandy Dancer, Cutter, West Mtn. Crosscut, Twitcher, and Yarder. Although the difficulty ratings haven’t come out yet, I expect it to be around greens and blues with some blacks mixed in to keep things interesting.

    Sugarloaf posted a video to Facebook showcasing the project and Sugarloaf’s continued investment to their mountain. They’re adding 246 high-efficiency HKD snow guns and over 88,000′ of new snowmaking pipe. Check out the full video below along with the 2030 plan.

    facebook.com/sugarloaf

    sugarloaf.com

    New Hours At Rangeley Health And Wellness:

    The Rangeley Health and Wellness in Rangeley, Maine – at the bottom of Dallas Hill Road, has announced their new fall hours. These hours are effective October 1.

    Monday5AM – 7PM
    Tuesday5AM – 7PM
    Wednesday5AM – 7PM
    Thursday5AM – 7PM
    Friday5AM – 7PM
    Saturday8AM – 2PM
    Sunday8AM – 2PM

    For more information on the Rangeley Health and Wellness, check out their website.

    https://rrhwp.org/

    The Barker 6 Mix:

    Sunday River is making quick work on their newest project, a new, high-speed, detachable 6 person lift – Barker 6. This new lift is manufactured by the world’s leading lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr and is set to be complete by the 2023-24 ski season. This lift will be pretty much identical to the Jordan 8 by featuring heated, ergonomic seats, individual head & foot rests, weather-proof Sunday River Red bubble covers, automatically lowering and locking restraining bar, 13 towers with 63 chairs, and a ride time of just under 5 minutes. This new lift will be a game changer for the Barker area and for Sunday River as a whole.

    As well as the Barker 6, Sunday River is installing their second triple chair on Merrill Hill. The new triple chair will provide more opportunities for ski-in, ski-out homes on Merrill Hill. This lift is the second Doppelmayr lift getting installed at the River. While this lift wasn’t in the public eye as much as Barker 6 until this week, the two lifts should be complete when the snow flies. Check out the progress from a photo Sunday River posted this week over on Merrill Hill. See more by clicking the links below.

    sundayriver.com

    Facebook Video

    Photo: Merrill Hill II Construction

    Saddleback Webcams:

    Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Last Chair:

    The trees are gaining color, the temps are coming back down to a normal level and that means fall is back! Check out the weather below for more!

    Weather:

    While. the temps are getting colder, the weather for this weekend is looking like another wet one. We have high chances of rain all weekend.

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:66 60 52
    Low:57 48 40
    Based out of Rangeley

    Time to bring back the rain coat!

    – Keegan