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 | 0 / 68 | 0% |
| Sugarloaf | 8 / 176 | 4% |
| Sunday River | 10 / 139 | 7% |
| Pleasant Mountain | 0 / 47 | 0% |
Trail of the Day: Sluce (Sugarloaf)
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf | November 21 | November 23 | Three Days |
| Junior Ski Boot Swap @ Big Moose | November 22 | November 22 | One Day |
| Pre-Season Rail Jam @ Lost Valley | November 22 | November 22 | One Day |
| Thanksgiving Dinner @ Sunday River | November 27 | November 27 | One Day |
| Thanksgiving Buffet @ Sugarloaf | November 27 | November 27 | One Day |
| Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo | November 29 | November 29 | One Day |
| Opening Day at Saddleback | December 5 | December 5 | One Day |
| Holiday Auction @ Titcomb | December 5 | December 5 | One Day |
| Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain | December 6 | December 7 | Two Days |
| Demo Day @ Sugarloaf | December 6 | December 6 | One Day |
| Opening Day at BigRock | December 12 | December 12 | One Day |
| Tree Lighting at Sugarloaf | December 13 | December 13 | One Day |
| Santa Sunday @ Sunday River | December 14 | December 14 | One Day |
| Welcome to Winter with WinterKids | December 18 | December 18 | One Day |
| Christmas Vacation Week | December 22 | December 26 | Five Days |
Opening Weekend At Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf has welcomed it’s skiers and riders back to the slopes on today, sending the first chair up for their 75th season. While opening day is here and first chair has left 28 minutes ago, the opening weekend activities will happen all weekend long! Learn more and follow along with their mountain report below.
Junior Ski Boot Swap At Big Moose:
If you want to exchange your child’s outgrown ski boots for a larger size or pick up a lightly used pair for $35, head up to Big Moose Mountain on Saturday, November 22. Merchandise and lift ticket bundle deals also available. While you’re in Greenville, don’t miss the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train which will be in Greenville Junction at approximately 6:30pm. Learn more about the boot swap using the link below.
Pre-Season Rail Jam At Lost Valley:
Lost Valley is once again hosting their Pre-Season Rail Jam. Check it out on Saturday, November 22 from 6:10pm on! Plus, with music in the pub, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more below
Thanksgiving Dinner At Sunday River:
Join Sunday River around the table for a lovely Thanksgiving meal. The folks from Camp will be cooking a tasteful turkey with all the sides you could imagine. Happening from 12:00am-8:00pm, you can’t miss this!
Thanksgiving Buffet At 45 North:
Make your holiday memorable with 45 North’s Thanksgiving offerings. Join them for their traditional buffet featuring a chef-driven seasonal menu, or simplify your celebration with their convenient takeout option. Either way, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people who matter most.
Mt. Jefferson – Cheapest Tickets In Maine:
Mt. Jefferson is offering tickets for $30 (adult rate) this season. Season passes are $259 (adult rate) and they are actively looking for volunteers to help run the mountain. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, click the link below.
Santa Sunday:
Join Sunday River and over 200 other Santas as they cruise down South Ridge to support a great cause. Santa Sunday is on Sunday, December 14 and all the proceeds go to the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area. Learn more and sign up by clicking the link below.
Sizing Charts:
Need some new gear as we prepare for the upcoming season? Check out our Sizing Charts page which has specs for ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis. See the page by clicking the link below.
mainelyskiing.com/sizing-charts
Christmas Vacation Week:
Start planning for a great week in the mountains of Maine by visiting our Christmas Vacation Week page. This is your one-stop-shop for all things happening at your mountain. With daily event information, and other things to get you prepared and safe, check it out at the link below.
Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo:
Head on down to the Portland Expo at Park Ave in Portland on November 29 for their annual Ski Sale & Winter Expo. The Doors open at 8:00am and the sale goes until 3:00pm. Admission is free and the deals can be had all day long. Learn more using the link below.
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, Camden Snow Bowl, 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.
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:
Today, Sugarloaf sent the first skiers and riders up the mountain and has opened for the 2025-26 ski season. The two Boyne-owned resorts are open, but that’s not stopping the snowmakers and groomers from getting out there and working extremely hard to bring us an incredible early-season product.
Weather:
The cold temps were here for the majority of the week, but things will warm up slightly today. The temperatures will return to normal snowmaking weather as we progress further into the weekend. This is great news for Saddleback, Pleasant Mountain, BigRock, and Black Mountain of Maine for their snowmaking efforts.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 36°  | 33° | 30° |
| Low: | 24° | 24° | 22° |
Weekend number two, who’s going out?
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 