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 |
| Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River | July 25 | July 26 | Two Days |
| Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River | July 26 | July 27 | Two Days |
| Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River | July 27 | July 27 | One Day |
| Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness | July 27 | July 27 | One Day |
| Oquossoc Day 2025 | August 16 | August 16 | One Day |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | August 22 | August 22 | One Day |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | September 26 | September 26 | One Day |
Pink Talking Fish:
Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now avalable to be purhcased through Sunday River by clicking the link below.
Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:
The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.
mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge
Cheap Trick @ RH&W:
Cheap Trick will be taking the Rangeley Health and Wellness Stage on Sunday, July 27. Gates open at 3:00pm and the concert starts at 5:00pm. Learn more and purchase your ticket by following the link 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 21 | 5:00-7:00pm | Robin Cottle |
| July 28 | 5:00-7:00pm | Don Rogers |
| 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 |
Camden Snow Bowl Looks At Upgrades:
Camden Snow Bowl have been working on a new master plan for the resort and surrounding area and a few weeks ago, they presented it to the town. In it, the mountain could be adding new mountain biking trails, a new lodge, and potentially a new lift better equiped for higher demand. Of course those are the big ones but for the full picture, read their plan using the link 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 18 | 5:00-8:00pm | Jay Larkin |
| July 24 | 4:00-7:00pm | Toby McAllister |
| July 25 | 5:00-8:00pm | Leah Hersom |
| July 26 | 5:00-8:00pm | Loose Threads |
| July 31 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jim Tassee |
| 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 |
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
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:
What a pleasant week in the Maine mountains. If you’re planning a trip this weekend don’t forget to check out our Summer Activities page, filled with all kinds of activites you and your family can do during the summer and fall months.
Weather:
A cool, but good weekend is on the horizon. Other than Sunday morning, the weekend is looking dry with mostly sunny skies. If you’re headed outside on Sunday morning, make sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 70°  | 73° | 69°  |
| Low: | 55° | 52° | 58° |
Get outside!
– Keegan
