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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 9, 2022)

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

Sugarloaf Uphill Climb:

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

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

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

sugarloaf.com

Calendar Adds:

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

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

Jordan 8 Update:

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

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

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

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

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

Weather:

Last weekend was the unofficial end of summer. According to these temps, it looks like summer might be holding on some more. Check out the temps below.

Have a great weekend

-Keegan

September 9, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (September 2, 2022)

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

Sugarloaf Uphill Climb:

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

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

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

sugarloaf.com

Calendar Adds:

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

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

Jordan 8 Update:

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

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

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

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

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

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

-Keegan

September 2, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 26, 2022)

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

Alec MacGillivary:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Calendar Adds:

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

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

Jordan 8 Update:

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

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

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

Kids Bike Group Trip:

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

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

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

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

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

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

Enjoy one of the last weekends of summer!

-Keegan

August 26, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 19, 2022)

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

Calendar Adds:

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

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

Jordan 8 Update:

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

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

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

3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:

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

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

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

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

Kids Bike Group Trip:

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

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

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

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

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

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

Have a great weekend!

-Keegan

August 19, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 12, 2022)

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

Oquossoc Day:

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

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

Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team

Calendar Adds:

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

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

Jordan 8 Update:

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

facebook.com/sundayriver

Sugarloaf Pump House:

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

3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:

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

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

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

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

Kids Bike Group Trip:

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

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

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

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

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

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

Have a cool weekend!

-Keegan

August 12, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (August 5, 2022)

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

Jordan 8 Update:

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

facebook.com/sundayriver

Calendar Adds:

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

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

Sugarloaf Pump House:

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

3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:

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

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

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

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

Kids Bike Group Trip:

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

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

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

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

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

We have been blessed with warm weather and sunny skies for the past few weekends. Thankfully, this one will be no different. With temps in the low/mid 80’s all weekend long, weather will be perfect for chilling out by the lake!

Have a peaceful weekend!

-Keegan

August 5, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 8, 2022)

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

Photo: Town of Rangeley Firework Display

Outpost Adventure Center:

The Outpost Adventure Center is now open! Stop by or go to their website to sign up for Scenic Lift Rides, Zipline Tours, Disc Golf Rounds, and more! Click the links below to sign up.

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast	May 27	August 26	Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk	May 28	August 27	Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle	June 1	August 31	Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP	June 1	September 14	Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip	June 2	September 1	Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga	June 4	August 27	Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga	June 5	August 28	Every Sunday
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides	July 3	October 10	Every Day
New England Forest Rally	July 15	July 16	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge	July 23	July 23	One Day
3-Day Fly Fishing Experience (Women)	August 3	August 5	Three Days
3-Day Fly Fishing Experience (August)	August 24	August 26	Three Days

New England Forest Rally:

Welcome to the 31st running of the New England Forest Rally, the 2021 DirtFish rally of the year. Again in 2022, we expect a large and star-studded field. Taking place July 15 and 16, you can join the excitement in a number of ways; competing, volunteering, spectating, or by letting them do the driving and escort you to the best places to see NEFR on the Rally Bus.

Volunteer Registration is open! This is the safest way to be sure you see the action, along with helping to make the rally a reality. Please visit the volunteer page for more information.

Compete in this year’s New England Forest Rally (NEFR)! The rally will be held as a Friday/Saturday event counting toward the American Rally Association National Championship series. Sunday River will have a “Rally Village” display area on both Friday & Saturday. If you have sponsors or know of other companies who would like to be vendors or set up an exhibit at the village, please contact Karl Stone.

Spectate this incredible event. For access to the best viewing spots out on the stages, think about taking the spectator bus. Ride in style on the Rally bus, which includes food, beverage, and a knowledgeable guide. Most importantly, refer to the spectator guide for an events schedule, spectator locations, and everything else you may need!

Helpful Links:

Volunteer Registration: newenglandforestrally.com
Racer Registration: newenglandforestrally.com
Spectator Information: newenglandforestrally.com
Email Karl Stone: karl@teamoneil.com

3-Day Fly Fishing Experience:

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

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

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

Date Range	Link To More Information
August 3-5 (Women)	saddlebackmaine.com
August 24-26	saddlebackmaine.com

Kids Bike Group Trip:

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

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Scenic Lift Rides:

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

sundayriver.com
sugarloaf.com

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

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

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

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. Click the link below to watch them get ready for the summer season!

saddlebackmaine.com

Photo: Top of the World (6/27/22 @ 7:12am)

Weather:

Welcome back sunny weather! We missed the warm temps with bright skies and I am happy to report the sun is back! Who’s ready to party it up and spend some quality time either up in the mountains or out on the lake?

Enjoy the sun!

-Keegan

July 8, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 17, 2022)

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

Vote Saddleback:

Vote Saddleback for the best ski mountain in Maine. By voting for Saddleback, this means they are featured in the Downeast magazine and on their website. Make sure you vote today – and, tell a friend! Voting ends on July 1.

vote.downeast.com

Graduation:

Last Saturday, I stopped by the graduation of Rangeley’s Class of 2022. We want to congratulate the entire class on their incredible achievement! Congratulations Logan, Chase, Keegan, Emily, Lily, Mya, Winnie, Lily, Abi, Bristol, Gabe, Jared, Jazmyn, Ella, Evan, Boden, Sage, and Emmarae! I also want to thank Mr. Timothy Straub for his years spent at RLRS and congratulate him on his retirement.

Photo: Graduating Class of 2022 on the Rangeley Builders Supply Building.

Calendar Adds:

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

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Friday Fire and Marshmallow Roast	May 27	August 26	Every Friday
Kids Free Nature Walk	May 28	August 27	Every Saturday
Sunday Funday Geocaching	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Saddleback Lake Sunset Canoe Trip	May 29	September 18	Every Sunday
Afternoon Common Loon Paddle	June 1	August 31	Every Wednesday
Haley Pond Sunset SUP	June 1	September 14	Every Wednesday
Free Kids Bike Group Trip	June 2	September 1	Every Thursday
Morning Flow Yoga	June 4	August 27	Every Saturday
Hatha Yoga	June 5	August 28	Every Sunday
Tough Mountain Challenge Registration Deadline	June 20	June 20	One Day
Sunday River Scenic Lift Rides	July 3	October 10	Every Day
3 Day Fly Fishing Experience (July)	July 6	July 8	Three Days
New England Forrest Rally	July 15	July 16	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge	July 23	July 23	One Day
3 Day Fly Fishing Experience (Women)	August 3	August 5	Three Days
3 Day Fly Fishing Experience (August)	August 24	August 26	Three Days

Tough Mountain Challenge:

Registration for this year’s Tough Mountain Challenge is now open! Make sure you sign up early to guarantee your name on the list. The event is on July 23, 2022. This year, they are offering two different versions; The Tough Mountain Challenge, and The Mini Mountain Challenge. They are also doing three different age groups. See the table for more information.

Name:	Tough Mountain	Mini Mountain	Mini Mountain
Age:	13+	7-12	4-6
Cost:	$119	$29	$19

The deadline to sign up is June 20th. Make sure your name is added! To sign up or learn more about this challenge, head over to their website. Linked below.

toughmountain.com

3 Day Fly Fishing Experience:

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

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

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

Date Range	Link To More Information
July 6-8	saddlebackmaine.com
August 3-5 (Women)	saddlebackmaine.com
August 24-26	saddlebackmaine.com

Kids Bike Group Trip:

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

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Jordan 8:

Things at Sunday River are moving fast in anticipation of Jordan 8. This high-speed, 8-person lift will replace the existing Jordan Bowl Express, an aging Doppelmayr Quad. This new lift is expected to be complete this fall and the new lift is already starting to take place. Sunday River posted this photo to their Instagram on June 3.

Photo: Sunday River (Getting ready to pour concrete at the base terminal of the new 8-person lift)

Friday Fire And Marshmallow Roast:

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

saddlebackmaine.com

Yoga:

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

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

Nature Walk and Geocaching:

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

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

Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You can go back in time if you missed the best part. While you can catch some pretty amazing sunsets, you also are able to watch crews working. You can see some prospecting stakes for the new Sandy Quad. Click the link below to watch them get ready for the summer season!

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

With the week we’ve been having temperature-wise, I hate to inform you that this weekend will be one heck of a curve ball. These highs are looking more like the lows from this past week but sadly, we don’t expect temps to get much above mid-forties this weekend. This weekend, work on those inside jobs so you can get right back at it next weekend!

Congrats Class of 2022!

-Keegan

June 17, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 6, 2022)

Welcome to the first 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!

Summer Activities:

Now that all the Maine ski resorts are closed, it’s time to start thinking about summer. After all, the Maine Warden Service declared official ice-out on Rangeley Lake on May 5, at 5:00am. Here at Mainely Skiing, we have your summer bucket list all ready to go and we’re confident you will have a great off-season. Click the link below to read all the various summer activities available in the greater Rangeley area.

mainelyskiing.com

Fishing:

Have you ever wanted to try fishing? If yes, boy do we have a summer activity for you! Try out fly fishing with our man, Steve Kidder. Steve is the Supervisor of Lift Operators at Saddleback, Maine. You’ve probably seen him running around the Rangeley Lift at some point this past season. With guided outdoor tourism on the rise, get ahead of the crowd and book a reasonably priced guided fly fishing trip today! This is definitely on my summer bucket list! Check out his website below.

rangeleyonthefly.com

Quill Hill:

Have you ever wanted a 360-degree view of a sunset in the Western Maine mountains? Take a trip up to the summit of Quill Hill. With picnic tables at the top, even lunch up there is spectacular! For more information, click on their website!

quillhillmaine.com

Mountain Biking:

If you’ve visited Saddleback this year you’ve probably seen the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center Yurt. This is a perfect all-season activity with Biking and Hiking trails in the summer months and XC-Skiing in the winter. Every Sunday morning, they host Dirt Church, a great way to get outdoors and onto a mountain bike with your friends. Every Sunday is different and never the same! Visit their website today!

rangeleylakestrailscenter.com

Saddleback Mountain Biking:

Last summer, Saddleback opened up its own mountain biking trails on the mountain. This summer they are back with lift-serviced downhill mountain biking accessed via the South Branch Quad. Saddleback officials say they expect the lift to start spinning around late July. For more information, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Weather:

What a nice week to be outside in Maine. This weekend is looking to be more of the same great weather across the state. Plan ahead and get outside. Both Saturday and Sunday look like pure sun and almost no winds.

This summer, let’s all get outside and enjoy Maine!

-Keegan

May 6, 2022

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 8, 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!

2021/22 Ski Season:

What a great season everyone! As the season is coming to an end around the various Maine resorts, I can’t help but notice how great this season was. Despite the not-so-pleasant weather, many resorts were able to push through the ra*n and give us a great winter experience. Thank you to everyone who has a part in mountain operations!

Spring Bash Weekend:

Welcome to Spring Bash, Saddleback’s big spring party. Saddleback & New Belgium Brewing brings you a weekend-long celebration to kick off spring at your favorite mountain. Saturday, April 9th is the big day!

Friday: (Moved to Sat)	Saturday:	Sunday:
Registration begins. 1:00pm	Retro Day! throwback attire 9:00am – 5:00pm	Easter Egg Hunt 6U 12:00 – 12:30pm
Rail Jam 4:00 – 6:00pm	Lunchtime BBQ on Deck	Easter Egg Hunt 7 Up 1:00 – 1:30pm
Info for this event here: saddlebackmaine.com	Pond Skim on Wheeler Slope 12:00pm	Golden Egg Hunt All Day
	Motor Booty Affair on Deck 3:00 – 5:00pm	Vintage Apparel Day All Day
	Fruit Smash Bar / Fruit Smash Prize Wheel All Day	Info for this event here: saddlebackmaine.com

For more information on Spring Bash, click here

Reggae Fest:

Join Sugarloaf and the whole community of Sugarloafers this weekend for the 34th annual Reggae Fest. There are lots of different events happening throughout the 4 days of the festival. For the entire event rundown, click the link below!

sugarloaf.com

Updated Hours:

Just a reminder about the updated spring hours for Saddleback. The main part of it is shifting the operating hours ahead by one. See below for more information.

Lift Operations begin at:

Midweek (M-F): 10 a.m.
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9:30 a.m.

Kennebago and South Branch chairs will close at 4:40pm and last chair for the Rangeley will go up the mountain at 4:50pm

Ticket Office & Guest Services:

Midweek (M-F): 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Pub at Saddleback:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

To view the full schedule changes, click the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

Projected Closing:

As much as we love skiing, all good things must come to an end. Don’t worry though, there’s always next season to shred the powder! Below you will find the mountains projected closing dates:

Saddleback: April 16th.

Sugarloaf: April 24th. (Estimate)

Sunday River: April 25th. (Estimate)

Mountain Report:

Saddleback: 49 / 67 Trails Open

Sugarloaf: 69 / 162 Trails Open

Sunday River: 60 / 135 Trails Open

Trail of the Day: Red Devil (Saddleback)

Last Chair:

Mud Season is upon us! Whether we want it or not, it’s right around the corner. Please drive with caution when on dirt roads as spring conditions can make travel unsafe. Also, just a reminder, if the road gets muddy and unpassable, turn around – It’s not worth destroying a road and making it worse.

Weather:

We’ve really been having some strange weather events this early in the spring. Just hoping we can ski until late April! To make sure, check with the extended forecast via the Weather Channel. Also, check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

mainelyskiing.com

Stay dry out there!

– Keegan

April 8, 2022

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	77	80	70
Low:	53	56	57

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	71	76	72
Low:	49	54	51

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	68	69	75
Low:	55	49	56

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	77	81	82
Low:	53	58	57

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	66	69	72
Low:	46	48	54

Tag: Sugarloaf Maine

Sugarloaf Uphill Climb:

Calendar Adds:

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Sugarloaf Pump House:

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