Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Upcoming Events:
Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback | July 3 | August 31 | Every Thurs, Sat-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River | July 3 | August 31 | Every Thurs-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf | July 4 | August 31 | Every Fri-Sun |
| Star Party @ Quill Hill | August 13 | August 13 | One Day |
| Oquossoc Day 2025 | August 16 | August 16 | One Day |
| Cornhole Tournament @ Sugarloaf | August 27 | August 27 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Blood Drive | August 28 | August 28 | One Day |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | August 22 | August 22 | One Day |
| Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday River | September 20 | September 21 | Two Days |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | September 26 | September 26 | One Day |
| Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & Wellness | September 27 | September 27 | One Day |
| Flannel Fest @ Sunday River | September 27 | September 28 | Two Days |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant Mountain | September 27 | October 12 | Every Weekend |
| Oktoberfest @ Saddleback | October 4 | October 4 | One Day |
| Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday River | October 4 | October 5 | Two Days |
| Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 10 | October 10 | One Day |
| Annual BBQ Atop Quill Hill | October 11 | October 11 | One Day |
| 41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday River | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sunday River Fall Fest | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 18 | October 18 | One Day |
Snowmaking Improvements at Black:
Black Mountain has been working hard to install new snowmaking equipment this summer. The mountain has purchased 5 new mobile SMI fan guns and 10 tower-mounted SMI guns. On a recent post to Facebook, the non-profit ski area showed all 10 tower guns are now installed along the St. John and Allagash trails. Check out the video below
Mt. Abram Ski Club Receives Grant:
The Mt. Abram Ski Club has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant to help local youth with scholarships for winter snow sports. The grant, which is from the Northern Forest Center, has $70,000 to help over 20 local initiatives across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Read more below.
Snowcross Mountain Homes:
Sugarloaf just announced their new Snowcross Mountain Homes. The location is off the West Mountain expansion near the West Mountain Double and West Mountain Crosscut Trail. Learn more about this exciting new development below.
BIG Win For Big Moose:
This past week, we saw a big win for the Non-Profit Greenville Mountain. Both US Senators, King and Collins, announced $500,000 for the ski area. Read the full article below:
Help Name Titcomb’s New T-Bar:
You can vote or suggest new names for Titcomb Mountain’s new T-Bar. As of writing this, the top two names in the running are “Sandy River Speeder” and “Forster’s Flyer”. Cast your vote or suggest a new name below.
Live Music at 45 North:
45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.
| Date | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| August 4 | 5:00-7:00pm | Robin Cottle |
| August 11 | 5:00-7:00pm | Don Rogers |
| August 18 | 5:00-7:00pm | Robin Cottle |
| August 25 | 5:00-7:00pm | Don Rogers |
Star Party Atop Quill Hill:
Enjoy the dark sky of the Rangeley Lakes area atop Quill Hill. Drive to the summit for an unforgettable experience. The event takes place on Wednesday, August 13. Learn more and sign up below.
Oquossoc Day 2025:
Take a trip down memory lane at Oquossoc Day – Saturday, August 16th! The Fabulous ’50s is the Oquossoc Day theme for 2025 and offers fun for all ages. This all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Oquossoc. Oquossoc Day is made possible by the generosity and community spirit of Oquossoc businesses and friends of Oquossoc. Learn more below.
Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:
The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.
| Date | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 5:00-8:00pm | Bryon Glaus |
| August 2 | 5:00-8:00pm | The Smith Collaboration |
| August 7 | 4:00-7:00pm | Michael Karbovicky |
| August 8 | 5:00-8:00pm | Tom LeClerc |
| August 9 | 5:00-8:00pm | The Cobblestones |
| August 14 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jonah Bruce |
| August 15 | 5:00-8:00pm | Rob Fowler |
| August 16 | 5:00-8:00pm | The Lypht |
| August 21 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jay Larkin |
| August 23 | 5:00-8:00pm | Dirty McCurdy |
| August 28 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jordan Kaulback |
| August 29 | 5:00-8:00pm | Kitty & JT |
| August 30 | 5:00-8:00pm | Cosmic Ramblers |
| September 5 | 4:00-7:00pm | Pete Kilpatrick |
| September 6 | 5:00-8:00pm | Northside Ramblers |
| September 12 | 4:00-7:00pm | Steve Moore |
| September 13 | 4:00-7:00pm | Sierra Sounds |
| September 19 | 4:00-7:00pm | Rob Fowler |
| September 26 | 4:00-7:00pm | Xander Nelson |
| October 3 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jordan Kaulback |
| October 4 | 4:00-7:00pm | The Only Hope Band |
| October 10 | 4:00-7:00pm | Toby McAllister |
| October 12 | 4:00-7:00pm | Skosh |
Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Newest Trail Open:
The trail that has been making headlines recently is now open for riders. Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Syncline, their long, flowing, easy trail is now open. This first section connects to a new stretch of Emerald, just above the bottom of Boulder Dash, and features a fun boulder option along with two beginner-friendly rollers and jumps. While Syncline will eventually offer a top-to-bottom beginner green circle trail experience, the whole route is still under construction and expected to open in full in September. Keep an eye out for updates! Go break in that new trail!
Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.
- Friday August 22 – Seagrass
- Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback
Swig and Swing:
Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.
Summer Activities:
As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!
mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities
Decorate in Style:
Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!
Featured Events Page:
Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:
mainelyskiing.com/featured-events
Webcams:
Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!
Last Chair:
Another steller week here in the Maine mountains. Warm temps and sunny skies kicked off our week with great conditions to get out on the course, trails, lakes, or anything else you and your family enjoy during the warm, summer months.
Weather:
Cool and dry conditions lead us into August as we’re looking at sunny skies and our thermometers dipping lower than we’ve seen in a while. Don’t fear as the extended forecast shows that summer is returning soon.
Getting outside? Check out our Summer Activities page filled with everything you could want to do in the Maine mountains. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 72°  | 77°  | 78° |
| Low: | 60° | 54° | 59° |
Enjoy the sunshine.
– Keegan
