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Sunday River Ski House - Ski House - Sunday River Maine
Luxury 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath 3,550 sq ft Ski House. Two level house, with Garage, Portico and 2 Mud/Ski Rooms (one on each level). Large Great Room with a wall of windows overlooking ski area and Sunday Rivers most spectacular views! Living area, fireplace, dining area, and large kitchen. Large Master Bedroom with fireplace, king bed, master bath, 2 person Jacuzzi Spa Tub and walk-in shower. Covered deck with 8 person Hot Tub. Large playroom, laundry/utility rooms. Special rates for smaller groups. The Ski House sleeps up to 12 and is authentically decorated with leather sofas, Antique Skis, snowshoes, sleds, toboggans and wildlife motif. Radiant Floor heat. Email: sundayriver@visitmaine.net

Sunday River & Sugarloaf - Maine’s World Class Ski Destinations

These ski resorts are full service destinations with extensive lift networks, snowmaking, ski and snowboard instruction for every member of the family and all ability levels. Each resort has amenities from lodging, shops and restaurants to keep you busy for a week’s ski vacation.

Sugarloaf/USA Route 27, Carrabassett Valley
800-THELOAF, Info: 207-237-2000, Snow Phone: 207-237-6808
Sugarloaf/USA is Maine’s largest single ski mountain, with a breathtaking summit and miles of exciting trail options, from snowfields to groomed cruisers. This quintessential Maine ski resort features extensive terrain for all abilities and an award winning slopeside village brimming with activities, fabulous restaurants, shops, and resort lodging from hotels to inns to condominiums.
Vertical Drop: 2,820’. 1,410 Skiable Acres. 134 Trails: 33 Beginner, 44 Intermediate, 57 Expert Trails & Glades. Terrain Parks and Pipes. 16 Lifts: 4 quads (2 high speed), 1 Triple, 8 Doubles, 3 Surface Lifts. 94% Snowmaking

Sunday River Off Route 2, Bethel
800-543-2SKI / Snow reports 207-824-5200
Sunday River’s eight interconnected mountain peaks are consistently covered by Legendary Sunday River snow. High capacity high speed lifts and guaranteed snow on all of the River’s 660 acres of terrain make this a skier’s paradise. A favorite meeting spot is the on mountain North Peak Lodge, reached by the hybrid Chondola lift from South Ridge. Twilight skiing on weekends and holidays. There are plenty of activities, lodging and facilities to enjoy on and off the slopes at this Boyne ski resort.
Vertical Drop: 2,340’. 131 Trails: 43 Beginner, 47 Intermediate, 41 Expert. Terrain Parks and Pipes. 18 Lifts: 1 Chondola, 9 Quads (4 high speed), 3 Triples, 2 Doubles, 3 Surface Lifts. 92% Snowmaking

Maine’s Big Mountain Skiing

Other big mountains in Maine (with greater than 1000’vertical) offering great terrain and some of the resort amenities, while still preserving their quaint family area feeling.

Black Mountain Route 2, Rumford. 207-364-8977

This small, family recreation area is operated by Maine Winter Sports Center and is located in Longfellow’s mountain range, near the junctions of Rt. 2 and 108. Black has a little something for everyone, including a summit triple chair accessing several scenic runs. Beginners have plenty of room to learn on Milk Run serviced by its own double chair. 35 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails with a designated Touring Center, plus snow tubing on five chutes make for exciting alternatives.

Vertical Drop 1150', 5 Lifts: 1 Triple, 1 Double Chair, 1 T-Bar, 2 Handle Tows. 20 Trails: 4 Beginner, 10 Intermediate, 6 Most Difficult. Terrain Parks and Pipe. 90% Snowmaking. 300' Tubing lift with 5 chutes. Post and Beam Lodge, Cafeteria, Lounge, Ski Shop with Rentals.

Mt. Abram How Hill Road, Route 26, Greenwood 207-875-5002

This fun ski mountain feels bigger than its statistics belie. Beginners have their own Westside learning area, while intermediates take cruisers like Dudley Do Right and Bullwinkle. Experts go for the double black steeps of Rocky’s Run. Racers enjoy the weekly NASTAR ski races. The 1,325' Flying Squirrel snow-tubing park has a special lift for even more fun. This family friendly ski area, under new ownership, is located 20 minutes prior to Sunday River off Route 26.

Vertical Drop 1,150'. 44 Trails: 10 Beginner, 21 Intermediate, 13 Most Difficult & Glades. 5 Lifts: 2 Doubles, 1 T-Bar, 1 Handle Tow, 1 Carpet Lift, 1 Tubing Tow with 2 lanes. Terrain Parks and Pipes. 85% Snowmaking. Ski School, day care, ski shop with rentals, nightskiing, cafeteria & Loose Boots Lounge.

Saddleback

Rt. 4, Rangeley 207-864-5671 * 207-864-3380

The highest base elevation of any ski area in New England. Saddleback offers classic New England skiing with an old fashioned flair and stunning views of the Rangeley Lakes region and the White Mountains. Intermediate skiers love cruisers like Royal Coachman off the Rangeley double. The upper mountain is now reachable by the Kennebago Quad chairlift, that delivers skiers and riders to some very challenging terrain like Warden's Worry and Nightmare Glades. A long climb/traverse out to Mule Skinner offers a unique virtual out of bounds experience. Intermediates prefer the picturesque views on America and Tri-Color trails. The Swig-n-Smelt has lively après-ski.

Vertical Drop 2000'. 63 Trails: 20 Beginner, 19 Intermediate, 24 Expert. 5 Lifts: 2 Quad, 2 Double Chairs, 1 T-Bar. 85% Snowmaking. Terrain Parks and Pipe. Beautiful Timberframe Base Lodge with Rental & Ski Shop, Daycare.

Shawnee Peak Route 302, Bridgton 207-647-8444

"Sneak to the Peak" for great family skiing, only 45 minutes from Portland. This is also New England's largest night skiing and boarding facility. This mountain offers great skiing on 2 sides, and awesome views of Mount Washington. As a family ski mountain, the Peak offers some innovative super savers and family lift ticket deals for day, night and twilight.

Vertical Drop 1300’. 43 Trails: 6 Beginner, 23 Intermediate, 14 Most Difficult, 19 Night Skiing. Terrain Parks and Pipes. 5 Lifts: 1 Quad, 2 Triples, 1 Double, and 1 Surface lift. 99% Snowmaking. Nightskiing, Ski School, SkiWEE program, childcare, and Blizzard's Pub.

Maine’s Family Recreational Ski Areas

These ski areas come in various shapes and sizes, but what they all have in common are affordable skiing and fun for the entire family.

Baker Mountain Moscow, 207-612-9200.
This central Maine ski hill is operated by volunteers so that local kids can ski, Baker’s heart is bigger than the 460” vertical and five trails. Baker dates backs to the 1930’s, today’s summit T-bar is authentic 1969 vintage.
Vertical Drop 460’. 1 T-Bar. 5 Trails: 2 Beginner, 3 Intermediate. Night skiing. Ski School on school vacation weeks

Big Rock Ski Area Rt. 1A, Mars Hill. 207-425-6711

Bigrock is a big ski mountain, drawing skiing families from nearby Presque Isle and Houlton. Mars Hill Mountain has something for every ability level, including night skiing. For steep and challenging terrain, head out to the Ho Chi Min trail. Under the direction of Maine Winter Sports, pricing and lessons are geared to make skiing fun and affordable for families.

Vertical 984’. 5 Lifts: 1 Triple, 1 Double Chair, 1 Poma, 1 Handle Tow, 1 Carpet. 27 Trails: 8 Expert, 14 Intermediate, 5 Beginner. 80% Snowmaking. Cafeteria, Nightskiing, 4 Lanes of tubing, Lounge, Ski Rentals.

Camden Snow Bowl Hosmer Pond Road, Camden

207-236-3438 / 207-236-4418 Snow Conditions

"Where the Mountain Meets the Sea". It is truly a unique experience to be skiing and enjoying views of the Atlantic and Penobscot Bay. Classic New England trails like Spinnaker and Northeaster offer nearly 1,000 vertical of exhilaration. Camden Snow Bowl offers affordable family skiing or riding by the sea by day or under the lights at night,

and the 500’ Snow Tubing Hill and 400’ Toboggan chute, ice skating on the pond.

Vertical Drop: 850’. 4 Lifts: 1 Double Chair, 2 T-Bars, 1 Handle Tow. 12 Trails: 2 Beginner, 7 Intermediate, 3 Most Difficult. Terrain Park. Night skiing. 45% Snowmaking.

Eaton Mountain Lambert Road, Skowhegan 207-474-2666

Eaton offers a large mountain experience with everything from glades to a snowboard park, and affordable tickets for the entire family. Lights cover the 622’ mountain for night skiing seven days a week.

Vertical Drop: 622’. 1 Double Chair. 18 Trails: 5 Beginner, 7 Intermediate, 6 Most Difficult. 80% Snowmaking. Night skiing 7 nights a week. Ski School, Rentals, Cafeteria & Lounge.

Lost Valley Lost Valley Road, Exit 75 ME Turnpike, Auburn 207-784-1561

Lost Valley has been a family owned and operated ski area for three generations. Two Chairs service 15 trails including the Beaver Snowboard Park. Enjoy cruising on wide-open Bobcat and Big Buck. Ideally located within 5 minutes of downtown Lewiston/Auburn, the popular ski by the hour ticket means there is no excuse not to do a little day or night skiing this season.

Vertical Drop: 240’. 2 Double Chairs. 15 Trails: 6 Beginner, 4 Intermediate, 5 Most Difficult. Terrain Parks. 100% Snowmaking. Ski School, Rentals, and Cafeteria.

Mt. Jefferson Rt 6, Lee, 207-738-2377

This is the epitome of a family owned and operated ski area since 1964 complete with family friendly pricing and meals in the ski lodge. Jefferson’s 12 trails are reliant on Mother Nature, but with fresh snow the half mile Willow Way takes a nice gradual path around the mountain.

Vertical Drop 432’. 3 Lifts: 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow. 12 trails: 3 Beginner, 6 Intermediate, and 3 Most Difficult. Half Pipe. Cafeteria, Ski School, Rentals.

Hermon Mountain Newburg Road, Exit 174 of ME Turnpike, Hermon 207-848-5192
"Good People, Good Times, Good Skiing, Good Food" is the motto. Overlooking Hermon Pond are great cruisers like Cloud Nine, Scenic and Lakeview. So close to Bangor, Hermon is convenient and affordable for Maine families.
Vertical Drop 350’. 3 Lifts: One Double Chair, One T-Bar, One Handle Tow. 20 Trails: 6 Beginner, 7 Intermediate, 7 Most Difficult. Half Pipe. 100% Snowmaking. Nightskiing. Ski School and Rentals, Cafeteria.

Powderhouse Hill - South Berwick, 207-384-5858
This is Maine's southernmost ski area, which dates back to 1939 when an old pick up truck ran the rope tow. This place is a blast from the past with $5 tickets and a rustic lodge with a woodstove and snack bar.
Vertical Drop 150’. 1 rope tow. 3 trails: 2 Beginner, 1 Intermediate.

Spruce Mountain Jay, 207-897-4090
Located in central Maine, Spruce is a quaint family ski hill, run primarily by volunteers since 1960. It takes three rope tows to get to the top. On the banks for the Androscoggin River, this family friendly hill is old fashioned right down to the affordable ticket prices.
Vertical Drop 300’. 3 Rope Tows. 11 Trails: 3 Beginner, 5 Intermediate, 3 Most Difficult. 50% Snowmaking. Night skiing. Nordic Trails.

Titcomb Mountain Route 4 & 27, West Farmington 207-778-9031

Just outside of Farmington, Titcomb is a like a country club of ski hills. Dating back to 1932, this veritable skier’s museum is the oldest club-operated ski area in the country, founded by the Titcomb family. Now owned and operated by the Farmington Ski Club, members and visitors alike enjoy non-existent lines at their two T-bars plus uncrowded trails and very reasonable lift tickets.

Vertical Drop 340’. 2 T-Bars and 1 handle tow. 17 Trails: 4 Beginner, 8 Intermediate, 5 Most Difficult. 75% Snowmaking. Terrain park. Nightskiing. Base Lodge with cafeteria and a big fireplace.

Quoggy Jo Ski Center - Fort Fairfield, Presque Isle, 207-764-3248
Located in Presque Isle, Quoggy Jo is perfect for first time skiers and young families. A ski playground with animated figurines keeps the kids entertained while they learn to turn. At the summit is a state of the art Biathlon Center with world-class Nordic skiing and a training facility for the US Biathlon team. This facility is under the direction of the Maine Winter Sports Center which also operates Black and Big Rock ski areas.
Vertical Drop 215'. 1 T-bar. 5 Trails: 2 Beginner, 3 Intermediate. Halfpipe.

Winter Recreation Centers

Seacoast Snow Park Route 302, Windham 207-892-5952

This Snow Park now has a 5 acre terrain park (with 100' vertical drop). It is also a learning and practice facility with a terrain garden for snowboards and the latest rage in ski equipment - ski boards. Learn to snowboard and ski board programs and packages are available.

Snowmaking. 2 Tow Lifts. Lit up at Night.

Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, School Vacation Weeks and School Snow Days. Base Lodge with Sports Lounge and Big Screen TV, food service, arcade, ski school and rentals.

Oxford Plains Snow Tubing - Route 26, Oxford 207-539-2454
This Tubing Hill is conveniently located right on Route 26. With four tubing lanes, served by a lift and covered with 100% snowmaking, this is a fun way to embrace winter. The 100' vertical hill is open weekends and holidays.

Half the Mountain it used to be:

Big Squaw Mountain Route 15, Greenville 207-695-1000

Big Squaw, a few scant miles from Moosehead Lake, had (see note below) big mountain skiing with a classic New England trail layout. An old double chair offered excellent terrain for advanced intermediates and experts to the summit (the summit double chair at Big Squaw is closed until further notice - without this chair this is a modest 800 vertical mountain - a nice day trip if you live close by but not worth the drive for most). The lower mountain has a triple chair catering to intermediate and beginner skiers with gentle, wandering terrain. The stunning views from the summit (that you have to hike for now) of Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin in the distance are arguably the best in the Northeast! Squaw is not fancy, it’s hearty and unadorned, with a very low lift ticket price!

Vertical Drop 800. 31 Trails: 9 Beginner, 14 Intermediate, 8 Most Difficult plus glades. 3 Lifts: Triple Chair, Double Chair, Pony lift. 70% Snowmaking. Cafeteria, ski shop and an on mountain 56 room modest/scant hotel.

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