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 |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | August 22 | August 22 | One Day |
| Community Work Day @ BigRock | August 23 | August 23 | One Day |
| Cornhole Tournament @ Sugarloaf | August 27 | August 27 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Blood Drive | August 28 | August 28 | 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 |
Recent Blog Post About Saddleback Bike Park:
For those who missed it, last week we visited Saddleback Bike Park to see what the hype was all about. Read our experience, thoughts, and helpful tips if you want to go for yourself by reading the blog, linked below.
BigRock Says Goodbye To Former Lift:
BigRock Mountain posted that this is the summer they say goodbye to their former double chair. The lift, a 1970 Mueller Double chair originally installed at Evergreen Valley Ski Resort. When the mountain closed in the ’80s, the double sat for around a decade before being removed and brought to BigRock. The lift enhanced the skier experience as a spot to sit with a friend or stranger and have a 10-minute conversation. Last summer, crews from Doppelmayr finished an installation on a brand new quad chair which made this double not needed anymore. For those who want one of the 120+ chairs, you can for a donation of $200 or more. Read the original post below.
Big Moose Announces 2025-27 Goals:
On a post made to Facebook this week, the non-profit ski area announced their 2025-27 immediate goals for the mountain. On that list, they have the following “big ticket items” along with other tasks.
- Acquire ownership of the 1,700 Acre Ski Resort Property
- New snowmaking guns – $90,000
- Secondary beginner ski/tubing lift – $210,000
- LUPC Permitting and deposit for summit lift – $500,000
See the full list by following this link.
New Condominium Development Planned At BMOM
Something new is planned at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. An outside developer is looking to construct a forty-unit condominium complex next to the mountain. Learn more about this project and purchase your next slopeside condo below.
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.
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.
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 11 | 5:00-7:00pm | Don Rogers |
| August 18 | 5:00-7:00pm | Robin Cottle |
| August 25 | 5:00-7:00pm | Don Rogers |
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.
Community Work Day at BigRock:
BigRock Mountain is planning a Community Work Day on August 23. 8:00am-12:00pm and they’d love to see you there. Whether you swing a rake like a pro or just want to lend a hand and hang with your favorite mountain crew, there’s a way for everyone to pitch in. Learn more below.
Sugarloaf Blood Drive:
Sugarloaf is hosting their annual Blood Drive on Thursday, August 28. Please consider participating and giving blood. For those willing, stop by from 11:00am to 3:30pm at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. Sign up and learn more on their website.
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 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:
This week brought more smoke from the wildfires out west and the temps were on the higher side. The good thing is that the smoke has passed and it’s back to clear nights and days where you can see for miles. Check out this weekends weather since it will be a great one to hike.
Weather:
Temps are warming up throughout the weekend making this weekend great to get 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: | 77°  | 79°  | 82° |
| Low: | 55° | 58° | 60° |
Which activity are you doing this weekend?
– Keegan
