Tag Archives: Maine

Non-Profit Could Buy Maine’s Saddleback Ski Area

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

State Sues Owner of Maine Ski Area Over Deteriorating Facilities

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

Independent Ski Areas Form Marketing Alliance

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