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  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 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!

    Ski Patrol Spaghetti Dinner:

    Don’t miss the Annual Ski Patrol Spaghetti Dinner at Saddleback! This Saturday, join us in the lodge from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Remember, it’s all for a great cause! You might even see some retired patrollers up in The Pub. Full list of events:

    • 3-6 p.m. – Music in the Pub with Patroller Bob Green
    • 6 p.m. – Spaghetti Dinner Served
    • 8 p.m. – Live Auction

    For more information, click the link below!

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Ski Patrollers Loading South Branch

    Season Passes:

    Saddleback Season Passes are now on sale! This year, they have a wide range of discounts and special perks exclusive to season pass holders! To see the full lineup of savings and to purchase your pass, click the link below! Don’t wait until next season, get your pass today!

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    Fun In Downtown Rangeley:

    Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Lollipop Race:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 65 / 67 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 99 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 116 / 135 Trails Open

    Trail of the Day: Peachy’s Peril (Saddleback)

    Last Chair:

    The official start to Spring is this Sunday, March 20. These forecasts don’t look like winter, but rest assured, winter will be back soon! Think snow and colder temps!

    Weather:

    Well, ski season can’t always be sunshine and rainbows. This weekend, we might see a rainbow, but you need the r-word (Ra*n) first. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:55 37 47
    Low:31 35 29
    Based out of Rangeley

    Stay dry out there, Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 11, 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!

    Red Bull Slide-In Tour

    Don’t miss the Red Bull Slide-In Tour at Sunday River this Sunday. The Red Bull Slide-In Tour is all about celebrating snowboard culture in the East. The pros will be offering a progression clinic at Who-Ville terrain park in the morning for riders of all ages. Then, join us at T72 for a free ride session and watch the crew show off in the afternoon. Finally, join us for some post-riding brews and Red Bull at the official afterparty, hosted by the Foggy Goggle. For more information, click over to the Sunday River Website. Linked below.

    sundayriver.com

    Fun In Downtown Rangeley:

    Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Banked Slalom

    Sugarloaf’s 11th annual Banked Slalom race will be taking place this Saturday, March 12. Featuring a course of banked-turns winding down Sugarloaf’s iconic East Coast terrain, the objective is simple: the fastest rider to the bottom wins in each division. For more information, click here

    sugarloaf.com

    Photo: Sugarloaf

    Lollipop Race:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    Inferno

    The Inferno Race will be taking place this Sunday, March 13 at Sugarloaf. This XC ski cross event will start somewhere up on the mountain and end down at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. The course will take you downhill to the Condo X-Cut that connects with the traditional Inferno race trail leading to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Learn more here

    sugarloaf.com

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 45 / 67 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 63 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 106 / 135 Trails Open

    Trail of the Day: Lower Professor (Saddleback)

    Last Chair:

    Fingers crossed for a great day on Saturday! We’re looking at a classic New England pow day! Let’s turn March around and prove winter isn’t over! Also, A BIG thank you to Tracy and Hannes for liking last week’s email!

    Weather:

    All eyes on Saturday! Meteorologists across the state say the mountains will see the most snow. Rangeley is considered the mountain so both Saddleback and Sugarloaf should get a good dumping of the fresh stuff! Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:39 34 20
    Low:30 9 11
    Based out of Rangeley

    This Sunday is daylight savings. Don’t forget to spring forward!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 4, 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: Kyle Haley

    WinterKids Downhill 24:

    The WinterKids Downhill 24 will be happening tonight and tomorrow at Sugarloaf! Stop by and encourage skiers and riders running nonstop all night! More information on this event and its cause can be found in the link below.

    winterkids.org

    Photo: Maine Drone Imaging

    WinterKids Family Day:

    Don’t miss the WinterKids Family Ski Day at Saddleback! This Sunday, March 6, 2022. Come on out and meet other WinterKids App Family Members for a fun day on the slopes. If you’re not already a member, you’ll need to sign up to take advantage of their special WinterKids app Family Deals that day! Some of the offerings include:

    • One FREE junior lift ticket
    • $20 sibling lift tickets (max 2)
    • $40 parent lift tickets (max 2)
    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    Fun In Downtown Rangeley:

    Winter Fun in Downtown Rangeley continues Saturday night from 5-7pm on Main Street, Rangeley. This event is free to everyone and is being put on by our friends at Morton and Furbish. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire at Haley Pond Park, free ice skating on Haley Pond, and hot cocoa. More info here

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Lollipop Race:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 67 / 67 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 110 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 120 / 135 Trails Open

    Trail of the Day: America (Saddleback)

    Last Chair:

    I hope everyone had a great school vacation! I spent it all at Saddleback. Whether I was working or hanging out with friends, it was a great time! Come say hi and get a free fist bump at the Rangeley Chair this weekend 🙂 Also, A BIG thank you to Justin, Megan, and Tommy for liking last week’s email!

    Weather:

    Right now, it’s all eyes open on Sunday. PLEASE – Mother Nature, give us some snow! Keep the rain in the clouds for later. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:20 29 50
    Low:11 20 29
    Based out of Rangeley

    Think Snow!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 28, 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!

    Lollipop Race:

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

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Saddleback Maine

    $49 Ski Days:

    Who doesn’t love a family ski day? L.L. Bean has partnered with various Maine mountain resorts to offer discounted lift tickets. Saddleback is offering $49 Lift Ticket Thursdays, happening every Thursday now until March 24th. For more information, click here

    saddlebackmaine.com

    L.L.Bean (@LLBean) / Twitter
    Photo: L.L. Bean

    Tune Up Tuesday:

    Tune Up Tuesdays happen every Tuesday at Saddleback. Designed for people 50 and older, this 12 week course can offer a refresher or get more confidence while on skis. For more information, click the link below.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Saddleback Mountain
    Photo: Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce

    Big Rock:

    Big Rock ski area is a small, family-friendly mountain located in Mars Hill. If you’ve ever skied there, you know the lift system is one like Saddleback before it closed. The main lift up the mountain is a double chair which is slow. The lifts around the base area have higher capacity than their own main lift up the mountain. Help the people of Mars Hill grow their mountain and bring it up to current lift standards. To learn more about their efforts and to donate, click the link below.

    bigrockmaine.com

    parent and child riding chairlift
    Photo: Big Rock Proposed Gemini Quad

    Mountain Report:

    Saddleback: 49 / 67 Trails Open

    Sugarloaf: 87 / 162 Trails Open

    Sunday River: 106 / 135 Trails Open

    Trail of the Day: America (Saddleback)

    Last Chair:

    This past week, Saddleback’s Snowmaking team wrapped it up for the season. All snowmaking is now down! If you see a nice Helly Hansen jacket around Saddleback, chances are it’s our snowmakers – give them a big high five! Also, A BIG thank you to Greg, Norman, and Ben for liking last week’s email! You guys are awesome.

    Weather:

    Shocker, The Weather Channel is throwing out another winter weather advisory. That means to us skiers that we are guaranteed to see at least 2 inches with this storm coming in Friday night into Saturday. Check out the lift status by clicking the link below!

    mainelyskiing.com

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:20 6 10
    Low:-2 -3 -6
    Based out of Rangeley

    Bundle Up, Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (September 3, 2021)

    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: Festiva

    2021/22 Season Hype Video:

    Can’t stop thinking about the winter months? The 2021/22 Season Hype Video is out now! Click the link to watch it via YouTube or you can catch it near the bottom of our website!

    youtube.com/mainelyskiing

    Saddleback:

    As of Sunday, 8/29, the mountain is in full swing to get the resort ready for us skiers in the winter. Progress with the T-Bar, Mountain Bike Trails, Mid-Mountain Lodge, and more! Even on a Sunday! This really shows the dedication for the mountain and the people who call it home. Check out the photos below!

    Photo: Cupsuptic T-Bar Bottom Terminal (8/29/21)
    Photo: Cupsuptic T-Bar Towers (8/29/21)
    Photo: Busy Base Area (8/29/21)

    Resort Guide:

    Just because it is September doesn’t mean you can’t get in the winter spirit. Check out our Guide to Saddleback. You’ll find all the information you need such as Travel Information, Lift Opening/Closing Times for weekends and weekdays, Mountain Stats, and Detailed Trail Descriptions including my favorites. Click the link below to learn all about our home mountain!

    mainelyskiing.com/saddleback-guide/

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Catch a ride up Sunday River’s Chondola to North Peak before it is too late. 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 South Ridge Lodge. 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 link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Trail Town Festival:

    The 9th Annual Trail Town Festival is happening this Saturday! Featuring a local author, Doug Dunlap, 9 time thru-hiker Warren Doyle, internationally known storyteller Antonio Rocha, live music by Unknown Legend, and the ice-cream eating contest with Maine’s favorite Gifford’s Ice Cream. Exhibitors, vendors, games and other activities are fun for the whole family! This is something you don’t want to miss! For more information visit the link below.

    rangeleymaine.com

    Photo: Rangeley Chamber of Commerce

    Weather:

    As of now, this weekend seems like good ice cream eating weather – if that is even a thing! 😉

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:61 68 65
    Low:48 55 56
    Based out of Rangeley

    Woah! Can you believe it’s already September? Snow should start flying around October!

    -Keegan

  • Mainely Skiing Summer Fun (August 20, 2021)

    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!

    Merrill Hill:

    The Merrill Hill project at Sunday River is coming along with concrete footings for the towers and terminals poured. Right now, they are waiting to fly towers to get this thing looking like a lift. For more information about Merrill Hill or the new lift, visit the link below!

    www.newenglandskiindustry.com

    Photo: New England Ski Industry

    Cupsuptic T-Bar:

    Just like Merrill Hill at Sunday River, Saddleback’s Cupsuptic T-Bar is taking shape! Concrete footings are poured, both the top and bottom terminals are mostly complete. Right now, we are waiting to get towers in place, get the haul rope, tees, and snow! At this time, we don’t know a time on when the mountain should be receiving the rest of the equipment but keep your eyes on Saddleback’s socials so you don’t miss out.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Robert Greene

    Saddleback Season Passes:

    Don’t miss this deal! Secure your Saddleback Season Pass before the price increases on August 23rd. Buy now with just $99 down. Don’t forget, Every season pass at Saddleback includes NO blackout dates. Ski and ride whenever you want! To purchase your season pass to Maine’s most family-friendly, laid back mountain, click the link below!

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Maine Forestry Museum:

    Have you checked out the Maine Forestry Museum yet? MFM offers a peek at the history and culture of logging in the area, With a building offering a fascinating display of items and information available to visitors that tells the story of the region’s forestry-focused roots. Stop by at 221 Stratton Road, Rangeley. Open 10:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday – Sunday until September 5th. Need more info? Click the link below!

    maineforestrymuseum.org

    Photo: Maine Forestry Museum

    Smalls Falls:

    As crazy as this might sound, Summer is almost over. But, just because I said that doesn’t mean we won’t continue to have hot days. Staying cool on those record setting days is easier said than done. Stay cool by taking a swim at Smalls Falls. With plenty of parking and restrooms available, this is the perfect family-friendly activity. If you haven’t been here already, you should! In fact, you’ve probably passed it on the way to Rangeley.

    Photo: John Kenealy

    4,000 Foot Hikes:

    Maine is home to 14, 4,000-foot peaks, Saddleback Mountain is lucky enough to be nestled right in the heart of the county containing 10 of these peaks. Come meet up with other like-minded hikers who wish to complete these 4,000-foot peaks. Let the Saddleback Adventure guides do all the trip planning and organizing to get you to the top of one or more of these high peaks to enjoy the sense of accomplishment and beauty found in the mountains. These hikes are very challenging and arduous; hikers will need to be competent with good physical stamina. This Sunday’s hike: Saddleback Mountain.

    saddlebackmaine.com

    Photo: Portland Press

    Scenic Lift Rides:

    Before summer started, we talked about various mountains offering lift rides throughout the off-season. Sunday River has picked it up again with rides up/down the Chondola to North Peak. 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 South Ridge Lodge. 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 link below.

    sundayriver.com

    Photo: Sunday River

    Weather:

    This weekend might be an inside type of weekend. As it stands now, we have the post-tropical storms coming our way. Find this weekend’s forecast below.

    Day:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:
    High:84 81 72
    Low:64 63 60
    Based out of Rangeley

    Stay dry Mainely Skiers!

    -Keegan