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Tag: Ski Maine

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 12, 2024)

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

    Mountain Report:

    Mountain NameTrails OpenPercent Open
    Saddleback47 / 6869%
    Sugarloaf56 / 17633%
    Sunday River61 / 13944%
    Pleasant Mountain23 / 4752%

    Trail of the Day: The Horn (Pleasant Mountain)

    Upcoming Events:

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

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of MaineJanuary 10March 20Every Wednesday
    Slopeside Fire Dancing @ Sunday RiverJanuary 13January 13One Day
    Winter Festival @ Pleasant MountainJanuary 14January 14One Day
    WinterKids Family Day @ Mt. AbramJanuary 20January 20One Day
    Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of MaineJanuary 20January 20One Day
    Fire In The Hole @ Black Mountain of MaineJanuary 20January 20One Day
    Snodeo Weekend In RangeleyJanuary 25January 28Four Days
    Sugarloaf Charity SummitJanuary 27January 27One Day
    Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTCJanuary 28January 28One Day
    IFSA Junior Freeride @ SaddlebackJanuary 28January 28One Day
    USASA Rail Jam @ SaddlebackJanuary 28January 28One Day
    Fire on the Mountain @ SugarloafFebruary 2February 4Three Days
    WinterKids Family Day @ BigRockFebruary 4February 4One Day
    Fat Bike Race @ Sugarloaf Outdoor CenterFebruary 11February 11One Day
    February Fest @ SaddlebackFebruary 23February 23One Day

    Winter Festival:

    Pleasant Mountain’s Winter Festival is this Sunday, January 14. This rescheduled event is set to take place at the base lodge. With fireworks, a torchlight parade, and more, you won’t want to miss it! Click the link below to learn more!

    pleasantmountain.com

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    Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

    The Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are back in Downtown Rangeley. See the full schedule below!


    • Saturday, January 13th
    • Saturday, January 20th
    • Saturday, January 27th
    • Saturday, February 3rd
    • Saturday, February 10th
    • Saturday, February 17th
    • Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
    • Tuesday, February 20th
    • Thursday, February 22nd
    • Saturday, February 24th
    • Saturday, March 2nd
    • Saturday, March 9th
    • Saturday, March 16th

    Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine:

    Happening at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, January 20, the Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain. Learn more below.

    skiblackmountain.org

    Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

    It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

    mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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    Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

    The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Photo: Maine Drone Imaging

    Skier Services:

    Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

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    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:

    What a weird storm. While most of Maine saw snow, which quickly turned to rain and melted away, the ski mountains saw mostly snow. Those snow totals were upwards of 12+”. With another storm on the way, we could be gearing up for a great January!

    Weather:

    We’re keeping a watchful eye on Saturday’s storm and praying that it stays snow. Those totals are insane, and we hope it works out! Keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! For current lift status, click the link below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:24  39   25  
    Low:11  21    12  
    Based out of Rangeley

    Keep those snow dances going!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 5, 2024)

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

    Mountain Report:

    Mountain NameTrails OpenPercent Open
    Saddleback16 / 6824%
    Sugarloaf40 / 17623%
    Sunday River40 / 13929%
    Pleasant Mountain8 / 4717%

    Trail of the Day: Northern Lights (Sunday River)

    Upcoming Events:

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

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Indie Demo Day @ Sunday RiverJanuary 6January 6One Day
    Vertical Challenge @ BigRockJanuary 6January 6One Day
    2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ SaddlebackJanuary 7January 7One Day
    Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTCJanuary 28January 28One Day
    IFSA Junior Freeride @ SaddlebackJanuary 28January 28One Day
    Fire on the Mountain @ SugarloafFebruary 2February 4Three Days
    February Fest @ SaddlebackFebruary 23February 23One Day

    Electric Mountain:

    Join fellow Sugarloafers in the Widowmaker this weekend for the 2nd. Annual Electric Mountain. This 21+ event is filled with live EDM preformances from people like Max Dansky, The HIVE, G-Space, Finneh, Mystyk Forest, and more. Check it out below!

    sugarloaf.com

    Vertical Challenge @ Big Rock:

    The Vertical Challenge is set to take on BigRock on January 6, 2024. The Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain.

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    Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

    The Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are back in Downtown Rangeley. See the full schedule below!


    • Saturday, January 6th
    • Saturday, January 13th
    • Saturday, January 20th
    • Saturday, January 27th
    • Saturday, February 3rd
    • Saturday, February 10th
    • Saturday, February 17th
    • Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
    • Tuesday, February 20th
    • Thursday, February 22nd
    • Saturday, February 24th
    • Saturday, March 2nd
    • Saturday, March 9th
    • Saturday, March 16th

    Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine:

    Happening at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, January 20, the Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain. Learn more below.

    skiblackmountain.org

    Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

    It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

    mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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    Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

    The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

    sugarloaf.com

    Photo: Maine Drone Imaging

    Resort Status Page:

    Our Resort Status page is now live. Complete with the various ski areas we cover, you’ll have all the important information relevant to us skiers. Check out the page below.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback:

    Saddleback will host the Vertical Challenge on Sunday, January 7. The event is a series of free casual ski and snowboard races open to all ages and abilities. Skiers and snowboarders are divided by gender and age to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in each category. Check it out by clicking the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

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    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:

    With great snowmaking temps and good conditions all around, this past week has been one you don’t want to miss. With photos coming out of the resorts like the one from Maine Mountain Media (below), it’s safe to say winter is back!

    Photo: Maine Mountain Media (Taken 1.2.24)

    Weather:

    With some snow coming on Sunday and even more next week, the excitement is building here in the Maine mountains! See the weather and make sure to click the link below to see current lift status.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday: Sunday:
    High:15 20 17
    Low:11 11   11
    Based out of Rangeley

    Here’s to hoping!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 28, 2023)

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

    Mountain Report:

    Mountain NameTrails OpenPercent Open
    Saddleback0 / 680%
    Sugarloaf95 / 16259%
    Sunday River0 / 1390%
    Pleasant Mountain0 / 470%

    Trail of the Day: Tote Road (Sugarloaf)

    Upcoming Events:

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

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Sugarloaf’s Closing DayMay 1May 1One Day
    Sugarloaf MarathonMay 14May 14One Day
    Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday RiverMay 14May 14One Day
    Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening DayMay 26May 26One Day
    Memorial Day WeekendMay 27May 29Three Days
    5th Annual Rangeley Birding FestivalJune 9June 11Three Days
    Sunday River Tough Mountain ChallengeJune 22June 22One Day
    42nd Annual Sugarloaf Ski Club Classic Golf TournamentJune 23June 23One Day
    Sunday River Mini Mountain ChallengeJune 23June 23One Day
    12/OC Band @ SaddlebackJuly 5July 5One Day
    Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ SugarloafOctober 1October 1One Day
    Oktoberfest 2023 @ SaddlebackOctober 7October 7One Day

    Closing Dates:

    These warm temps sure are nice but it doesn’t help the snow pack. Take a look at the tentative closing dates for the big three.

    MountainClosing Date
    SaddlebackApril 14
    SugarloafMay 1
    Sunday RiverApril 23

    BIG News From Sunday River:

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

    sundayriver.com

    King Of The Mountain Hill Climb:

    The King Of The Mountain Hill Climb is taking place on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22. This two-day event is presented by Hight Family of Dealerships, BOSS Power Equipment, and WIN Waste Innovations. There is no more spots available in any race. Spectators are welcome! Click the link below for more information on this event.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Saddleback Webcams:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Last Chair:

    We’re in the final stretch of the 2022-23 ski season. Go get after it and make the most of the great conditions. Soak up the sun and enjoy the corn harvest. Just save some for the rest of us 😉

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

    Weather:

    It’s Sugarloaf’s closing day weekend. Get out and enjoy the sunshine and warm temps. It will be another corn harvest.

    Make sure to check out the Mountain Lift Status, as lifts and trails will be changing as the spring goes on. Click the link below for more.

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:57 57 49
    Low:34 36 36
    Based out of Rangeley

    Make the most of it!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (November 18, 2022)

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

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

    Opening Day:

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

    Photo: Andy Gagne Photography

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 0 / 68 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 6 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 3 / 135 Trails Open

    Pleasant Mountain: 0 / 47 Trails Open

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

    Upcoming Events:

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

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    Best of 207 VotingNovember 1November 18Every Day
    Sugarloaf Opening DayNovember 18November 18One Day
    Saddleback Pub Reopens for Winter SeasonNovember 25November 25On Day
    Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ SaddlebackDecember 10December 10One Day
    Pleasant Mountain Opening DayDecember 10December 10One Day
    Holiday Tree Lighting @ SugarloafDecember 10December 10One Day
    Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday RiverDecember 17December 18Two Days
    Christmas Vacation WeekDecember 26December 30Five Days

    Saddleback Webcams:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

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

    Last Chair:

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

    Weather:

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

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:32 34 26
    Low:20 19 10
    Based out of Rangeley

    Here’s to the 2022/23 Season!

    – Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (October 21, 2022)

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

    Maine Foliage Report:

    The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com

    Augusta, MAINE – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry’s (DACF) final Foliage Report for October 19 indicates past peak conditions throughout most of the state. Peak conditions are occurring along the immediate coast in zone one with high leaf drop (more than 70 percent).

    As we close the books on this spectacular fall foliage season, we’d like to give a shout-out and a huge thank you to all our leaf lovers and to everyone that shared their memorable fall foliage photos with us, added Ross.

    This Week’s Foliage Outlook

    “For those of you who are adventurous and still want to catch a glimpse of the fall colors, a hike in and around the blueberry barrens in DownEast Maine is a must-see! If you have never seen the blueberry barrens ablaze with the fall colors, you will not be disappointed. For those of you who plan to visit Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, you will be required to wear a mask in indoor spaces, due to an uptick in COVID-19 transmission levels,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.

    Calendar Adds:

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

    Event Name:Start Date:End Date:Occurrence:
    CRNEMBA Trail Work DayOctober 29October 29One Day
    Job Fair @ Pleasant MountainNovember 5November 5One Day
    Rangeley Craft FairNovember 12November 12One Day
    Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ SaddlebackDecember 10December 10One Day
    Pleasant Mountain Opening DayDecember 10December 10One Day
    Holiday Tree Lighting @ SugarloafDecember 10December 10One Day
    Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday RiverDecember 17December 18Two Days
    Christmas Vacation WeekDecember 26December 30Five Days

    CRNEMBA Trail Work Day:

    Join Sugarloaf and Carrabassett Valley Academy for the CRNEMBA Trail Work Day. Happening this October 29, help out by giving back to the trails. Bring the kids; trail work is a fun way for the family to get outside together and contribute to the community.

    THE WORK: We generally work from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM raking, lopping, trimming, and occasionally tackling more significant maintenance projects. Our focus is on safety and fun. We’ll tailor assignments to your comfort level and we’re glad to have you for only part of the day if that’s all you have to give.

    ITEMS TO BRING: Water, sturdy gloves and footwear, safety glasses/protective eyewear, insect repellent, rain gear (just in case), lunch or snacks. We provide any specialized tools that may be needed but it’s helpful If you have hand tools that you can bring (such as leaf rakes, loppers, hand saws, hand shears). A cell phone is also a good idea so we can communicate on issues that may pop up.

    Photo: CRNEMBA Trail Crew

    Competition Hill Construction:

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

    gocva.com

    Jordan 8:

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

    facebook.com/sundayriver.com

    Photo: Jordan 8

    Saddleback Webcams:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

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

    Weather:

    What a wet week! Most of Maine saw heavy rainfall throughout this past week. Some areas even saw flooding. If storm chasing is your thing, hit up Smalls Falls for some great late-season flow. Over the weekend, we have sunshine on tap with highs in the low 60’s. We’re gearing up for an awesome fall weekend in Maine.

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:53 63 65
    Low:34 39 46
    Based out of Rangeley

    Get out and enjoy it!

    – Keegan