Rangeley, ME – Last winter was certainly a frustrating one for Saddleback regulars. Despite assurances from the Berry family, owners of the ski area in far northwestern Maine, the resort’s lifts never carried a single skier. An oft-touted but secretive buyer never materialized, striking a financial blow to the region’s economy that’s largely tied to … Continue reading Non-Profit Could Buy Maine’s Saddleback Ski Area
Newry, ME – The North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Maine for its 17th year as part of the ski resort’s annual Fall Festival Weekend, Oct. 8–10. Kicking off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 50 pre-registered couples will test their wife-carrying skills on a 278-yard alpine obstacle course in an attempt to win … Continue reading National Wife Carrying Championship Returns to Maine’s Sunday River
Greenville, ME – The state of Maine has sued the owner of Big Squaw Mountain, alleging that he misused funds earmarked to getting the dormant ski area on Moosehead Lake in Greenville back up and running. The Maine attorney general’s office accuses Big Squaw owner and Florida resident James Confalone of using the 1,216-acre property to secure $4 … Continue reading State Sues Owner of Maine Ski Area Over Deteriorating Facilities
Jackson, WY – Mountain Rider’s Alliance (MRA) has launched its latest initiative, the Mountain Playground Group, designed to assist community and independent ski areas to be more viable. The consortium of geographically diversified, like-minded ski areas will band together to reduce expenses while increasing efficiencies and profits. “Our organization has been studying the challenges facing smaller … Continue reading Independent Ski Areas Form Marketing Alliance
Rangeley, ME – The owners of Maine’s Saddleback ski area say that they’ve agreed to terms with a buyer and are presently finalizing the sale of the resort. The Berry family, owners of Saddleback, decided against operating the ski resort this season as they searched for a buyer. “The Saddleback transaction is still moving forward!” … Continue reading Saddleback Owners Say They’re Finalizing Sale of Ski Area
Carrabassett Valley, ME – A blown fuse on a utility pole cut power to many of Sugarloaf’s lifts on Saturday, leaving guests at the Maine ski resort hanging in the air. The power outage to all of Sugarloaf’s lifts above the Sawduster chair lasted for two hours, although Sugarloaf spokesperson Ethan Austin says that a … Continue reading Power Outage Leaves Sugarloaf Skiers Hanging
Bridgton, ME – New England skiers and riders get a deal at Shawnee Peak this Friday. It’s New England Ski Day at the Maine resort, which means that you get an all day and night lift ticket for just $29 when you present a driver’s license from any one of the six New England states. New … Continue reading Ski Maine’s Shawnee Peak for $29 This Friday
