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 Name | Trails Open | Percent Open |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback | 65 / 68 | 96% |
| Sugarloaf | 106 / 176 | 62% |
| Sunday River | 115 / 139 | 83% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 33 / 47 | 70% |
Trail of the Day: Lower Professor (Saddleback)
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 Maine | January 10 | March 20 | Every Wednesday |
| February Vacation Week | February 19 | February 23 | Five Days |
| February Fest @ Saddleback | February 23 | February 23 | One Day |
| WinterKids Downhill 24 @ Sugarloaf | February 29 | March 1 | Two Days |
| Rangeley XC Loppet @ RLTC | March 2 | March 2 | One Day |
| WinterKids Family Day @ Saddleback | March 3 | March 3 | One Day |
| Eddy & Betty Dinner @ Sunday River | March 5 | March 5 | One Day |
| Banked Slalom @ Sugarloaf | March 9 | March 9 | One Day |
| Cardboard Box Race @ Pleasant Mountain | March 9 | March 9 | One Day |
| Rangeley Moose Dash Snowshoe 5K @ RLTC | March 10 | March 10 | One Day |
| 2nd. Annual Back To The Banks @ Saddleback | March 16 | March 16 | One Day |
| Annual Mattress Race @ Pleasant Mountain | March 16 | March 16 | One Day |
| WinterKids Family Day @ Mt. Abram | March 16 | March 16 | One Day |
| WinterKids Family Day @ Pleasant Mountain | March 17 | March 17 | One Day |
| Inferno @ Sugarloaf | March 23 | March 23 | One Day |
| Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain | March 23 | March 23 | One Day |
| Bust ‘N’ Burn @ Sunday River | March 29 | March 31 | Three Days |
February Break Fun:
February Vacation Week is here! While the main part of the week is over, the weekend is still packed. Please note this email is sent every week; you can always see the most current info by going to our events page. Click here for more: mainelyskiing.com/events
Fri, Feb 23:
- February Fest at Saddleback
- GeeWhiz Grom Slopestyle Open at Saddleback
- Friday Night Live Music at Pleasant Mountain
- Storybook Snowshoe at Sugarloaf
Sat, Feb 24:
- CVA Scholarship Bash @ Sugarloaf
- Après Music Series: Unknown Legend at Saddleback
- Adam Brenton at Black Mountain
- Slopeside Fire Dancing at Sunday River
- Eddy & Betty Dinner at Sunday River
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rangeley
Sun, Feb 25:
- Bea Wee Lollipop Race at Saddleback
- Free Sleigh Rides at Black Mountain
- WinterKids Family Day at Titcomb Mountain
- Byron Glaus at Black Mountain
WinterKids Downhill 24:
Help raise money for families in need by participating in Sugarloaf and WinetKids Downhill 24. Happening from February 29, to March 1. To register and learn more about this special opportunity to ski around the clock, click the link below!
3rd Annual Hill Climb:
The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:
If you’re still in the Christmas spirit or you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, there are a number of various dates for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Rangeley. Don’t miss out on making those memories before the season ends! For more info and dates, see the full schedule below!
• Saturday, February 24th (February Break)
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th
Total Solar Eclipse:
The Total Solar Eclipse will come through Maine on Monday, April 8th, 2024. It looks like BigRock Mountain and Big Moose Mountain will be right in the middle of the path. Saddleback and Sugarloaf will get some time in the darkness as well. As we get closer to April, we will start sharing some events coming from these mountains.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Last Chair:
With the opening of Bucksaw Express, we’re looking good rolling into the weekend. Sadly, we watched some rain cause some problems early in the week, but the cold temps allowed groomers to get out and till up the ice, turning it into perfect corduroy.
Weather:
The temps are looking more like winter as we kick off February vacation. Don’t let the cloudy skies wreck your fun, bring the low-light goggles and some layers for warmth. We’re also eyeing some snow in the long-range forecast, so keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! For the current lift status, click the link below.
See ya at February Festival!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 