Carrabassett Valley, ME – With temperatures dipping down into the low 20s overnight, and a heavy frost covering surfaces at higher elevations, Sugarloaf took the opportunity to conduct an early season test of its snowmaking system this morning, lighting up 10 snow guns on the northwestern Maine ski and snowboard resort’s upper mountain Tote Road trail. While … Continue reading Sugarloaf Starts Making Snow
Portland, ME – Fall has now arrived, and Maine skiing celebrated with the first snowmaking test of the season at Sunday River last week. There is excitement and optimism among the state’s ski area operators based on last winter’s strong 1.3 million skier visit attendance mark, and substantial summer improvements across the state — from the small community … Continue reading Maine Ski Areas Upgrade for 2015-16
Lakewood, CO – Three winners of the National Ski Area Association’s (NSAA) Golden Eagle Awards for Environmental Excellence have been named. SKI Magazine founded the program in 1993 to encourage sustainability and to recognize resorts for their commitment to the environment, and ski areas have come a long way in the past 22 years. Three Golden … Continue reading Industry Association Lauds Ski Resorts for Environmental Efforts
Newry, ME – The North American Wife Carrying Championship is returning to Sunday River in Maine for its 16th year as part of the ski resort’s annual Fall Festival, set for Oct. 9–11. This full weekend of parties, competitions, and activities, including the 2nd Annual New England Cornhole Championship, welcomes the cooler weather and ushers in another winter … Continue reading Wife Carrying Championship Returns to Maine
Newry, ME – Warning: this is a test. This is only a test. Had this been an actual snow emergency, you would have been directed which way to point your car after strapping your skis on the roof. With last night’s frost and this morning’s cool temperatures, Maine’s Sunday River ski resort was able to complete … Continue reading Sunday River Crews Fire Up Snow Guns
Rangeley, ME – A week after confirming that they will not build a new quad chairlift this year to replace their 51-year-old primary Rangeley Double, Saddleback’s owners are still hopeful that a buyer can be found to salvage its ski season this winter. Earlier this summer, officials at the resort in western Maine had hoped to … Continue reading Ski Season at Saddleback Remains Unclear
Carrabassett Valley, ME – Maine Huts & Trails’ 7th Annual Point-to-Point Classic Ski Race and Tour is set to take place on Sunday, March 15. It’s a cross-country ski race and tour set in the north woods town of Carrabassett Valley, home to Sugarloaf ski resort. This annual event brings together cross-country skiing enthusiasts from throughout New England … Continue reading Race Hut to Hut in Maine
