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10 Peaks at Sunday River10 Peaks at Sunday River - Ski House, Newry, Bethel - Maine
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 more than 10 peaks! 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 6 person Hot Tub. Large playroom, laundry/utility rooms. The Ski House sleeps 12 and is authentically decorated with leather sofas, designer cow chair, 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 and programming 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 LogoSugarloaf/USA Route 27, Carrabassett Valley
800-THELOAF, Info: 207-237-2000, Snow Phone: Sugarloaf Ski Resort207-237-6808 
 
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, 3Surface Lifts. 92% Snowmaking. Turbo Tubing.
 
Sunday River Ride ButtonSunday River Off Route 2, Bethel
800-543-2SKI / Snow reports 207-824-5200
 
Sunday River Ski AreaSunday 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 new Chondola from South Ridge. There are plenty of activities, lodging and facilities to enjoy on and off the slopes at this Boyne resort.
Vertical Drop: 2,340’. 131 Trails: 43 Beginner, 47 Intermediate, 41 Most Difficult, Terrain Parks and Pipes. 18 Lifts: 1 Chondola, 9 Quads (4 high speed), 3 Triples, 2 Doubles, 3 Surface Lifts. 92% snowmaking. Night skiing.
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.
 
Mt. Abram How Hill Road, Route 26, Greenwood 207-875-5002Click to visit Mt Abram
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 race. The 1,325' Flying Squirrel snow-tubing park has a special lift for even more fun. This family friendly ski area is located 20 minutes prior to Sunday River off Route 26. Mt Abram is under new ownership this season.
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.
 
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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 new upper mountain Kennebago Quad serves some very challenging terrain like Warden's Worry and Nightmare Glades, and some super scenic trails liek America. A long climb/traverse out to Mule Skinner offers a unique virtual out of bounds experience for real experts. The Swig-n-Smelt has good old fashioned après-ski.
Vertical Drop 2000'. 63 Trails: 20 Beginner, 19 Intermediate, 24 Expert. 5 Lifts: 2 Quads, 2 Double Chairs, 1 T-Bar. 85% Snowmaking. Terrain Parks and Pipe. Bif beautiful Base Lodge with Rental & Ski Shop, Daycare. Lounge.
 
Shawnee Peak and Moose PondShawnee 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, new Great Room 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.
 
Black Mountain Route 2, Rumford. 207-364-8977
Black MountainThis 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. 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. Night skiing. 300' Tubing lift with 5 chutes. Post and beam lodge with Cafeteria, Lounge, Ski Shop with Rentals.
 
Lost Valley Lost Valley Road, Exit 12 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. Night Skiing. Ski School, Rentals, Cafeteria and Lounge.
 
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. Night skiing. Base Lodge with cafeteria and a big fireplace.
 
Winter Recreation Centers
 
Seacoast Fun ParkSeacoast Snow Park Route 302, Windham 207-892-5952
This Snow Park now has a 350' long snow-tubing hill (with 100' vertical drop). It is also a learning and practice facility with a terrain garden and half pipe 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
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.
 
 

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