Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Photo: Quill Hill, Kyle Haley Photography
Best of 207:
Saddleback needs your help! Make sure to vote for them for Best of 207 in the Ski Resort category. To cast your vote, click the link below. Then click Stay & Play > Ski Mountain. Plus, you can vote every day so make sure to save the link. Voting ends Friday, November 18.
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:
Job Fair @ Pleasant Mountain
November 5
November 5
One Day
Rangeley Craft Fair
November 12
November 12
One Day
Best of 207 Voting
November 1
November 18
Every Day
Ski Patrol Christmas Dinner @ Saddleback
December 10
December 10
One Day
Pleasant Mountain Opening Day
December 10
December 10
One Day
Holiday Tree Lighting @ Sugarloaf
December 10
December 10
One Day
Winterfest Weekend @ Sunday River
December 17
December 18
Two Days
Christmas Vacation Week
December 26
December 30
Five Days
Pleasant Mountain Job Fair:
Join Pleasant Mountain on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00am – 2:00pm to learn about the various jobs and to view openings. These mountains are waiting for you to send in an application. If you or anyone you know wants to work at a ski mountain, follow the link below!
Crews started groundwork on Sugarloaf’s newest lift, Competition Hill, A new Doppelmayr T-Bar in collaboration with Sugarloaf and CVA to create a world-class training environment. This new lift, paired with fully automated snowmaking equipment will help give racers the confidence to go big! Sugarloaf hopes this new lift will help take pressure off main lifts on busy days. Watch the project take form by clicking the link below.
The new Jordan 8 construction is moving nicely. The crew at Sunday River and Doppelmayr only have a few more things before the lift will be taking skiers to the top of Jordan Peak. Those items include Aligning Towers, Pulling the haul rope, and putting chairs on the line. For the latest video update, click the link below.
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 received delivery of the towers and the bottom terminal has started to take form. Click the link below to watch them build the new Sandy Quad.
Photo: Saddleback Webcam Base Camera looking out over the Rangeley Express and New Sandy Quad. (Taken 11/3/22 @ 2:05pm)
Weather:
Come on Mother Nature! What is this? The calendar says November but our forecast says early fall. Sadly we won’t see cold temps for a while which will hurt the snowmaking window. Lets do those snow dances!
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: Sugarloaf
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.
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.
Photo: Maine Drone ImagingPhoto: Maine Drone Imaging
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
Photo: Saddleback Maine
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
Photo: Saddleback Maine
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.
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!
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: Sugarloaf
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.
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.
Photo: Maine Drone ImagingPhoto: Maine Drone Imaging
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
Photo: Saddleback Maine
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
Photo: Saddleback Maine
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.
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!
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.
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!
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
Photo: Saddleback Maine
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
Photo: Saddleback Maine
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!
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?
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