DOWNHILL > Maine
BIG SQUAW MOUNTAIN
Address: Rte 15, Greenville
Phone: 207.695.1000
Web: http://www.bigsquawmountain.com
Email: Info@bigsquawmountain.com
Hours: open Fri-Sun from 9 am to 4 pm and during vacation weeks
A scenic mountain resort in the Moosehead Lake Region with glades and trails designed by renowned trail designer Sel Hannah.
Vertical drop: 1750 feet
Number of trails: 33 total; 33 percent novice, 33 percent intermediate, 34 percent expert
Snowboarding: none, but snowboarders are welcome
Snowmaking capacity: 70%
Lifts: one triple chair, one double chair, one T-bar, and one pony lift
Rates: $25; seniors over 69 and children under 6 ski free
Rentals: ski or snowboard package $20
Instruction: private lessons $30 per hour, group lessons $18 per hour
Lodging: available on- and off-site. Call 800.754.6246 for on-site reservations
BLACK MOUNTAIN
Address: 39 Glover Rd, Rumford
Phone: 207.364.8977
Web: http://www.skiblackmountain.org
Email: blackmtnofme@adelphia.net
Hours: daily from 9 am to 4 pm
A family-oriented ski area with snow tubing and ski racing (classical, slalom, and freestyle) throughout the season.
Vertical drop: 1150 feet
Number of trails: 20 trails: 5 novice, 6 intermediate, and 9 expert
Snowboarding: half-pipe and terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 90%
Lifts: one T-bar, one handle tow, one double chair, and one triple chair
Rates: adults $25, juniors/seniors $21. Lift tickets only $12 from 3 to 6 pm on non-vacation Tues and Wed
Rentals: $8 full day, $6 half day
Lodging: available in Rumford, 10 minutes away
CAMDEN SNOW BOWL
Address: Off of Rte 1, Camden
Phone: 207.236.3438
Web: http://www.camdensnowbowl.com
Email: info@camdensnowbowl.com
Hours: Closed Mon & Tues, open 10 am-8 pm Wed-Fri, 9 am-4 pm on Sat and Sun
Call 207.236.4418 for snow conditions. The ski area overlooks Penobscot Bay and includes areas to skate and tube slide, as well as a toboggan chute.
Vertical drop: 850 feet, with a NNE exposure
Number of trails: nine total; two novice, six intermediate, one expert
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 45%
Lifts: two T-bars, one double chair, and one surface lift
Rates: Wed-Fri $22, Sat and Sun $33. Half-day and night rates also available.
Rentals: ski and board packages $25
Instruction: $22/hour for group lessons, $45/hour for private lessons
Lodging: available in Camden-Rockport area
LOST VALLEY
Address: 200 Lost Valley Rd, Auburn
Phone: 207.784.1561
Web: http://www.lostvalleyski.com
Email: info@lostvalleyski.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs from 2-8:30 pm; Fri from 10 am-9 pm; Sat from 9 am-9 pm; and Sun from 10 am-5 pm. Open holidays from 9 am-9 pm
With nearly 100 instructors, Lost Valley has one of the largest ski schools in Maine. The mountain is projected to open for the season on Dec 20.
Vertical drop: 240 feet, with a NE exposure
Number of trails: 15; six novice, four intermediate, five expert
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: two double chairs, one T-bar
Rates: weekdays, $24 adults, $22 juniors; weekends, $45 adults, $33 juniors
Rentals: ski or snowboard package $26
Instruction: private lessons $70 or $81 with rentals, private group lessons $95 for two people and $25 for each additional person
Lodging: discounts available at the Econo Lodge, Fireside Inn, and the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn
SADDLEBACK SKI AND SUMMER LAKE PRESERVE
Address: Rte 4, Rangeley
Phone: 207.864.5671
Web: http://www.saddlebackmaine.com
Email: info@saddlebackmaine.com
Hours: open daily from 8 am to 4 pm; lifts start at 8:30 am
The 12,000-acre preserve includes Saddleback Mountain and Saddleback Lake. Glades and other “free” sking opportunities challenge experts, but plenty of terrain is groomed and smooth for beginner and intermediate skiiers. Backcountry cross-country trails available at no charge. Season begins Dec 15.
Vertical drop: 2000 feet
Number of trails: 60 trails and glades; 20 novice, 19 intermediate, 15 black diamond, six double diamond
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 85%
Lifts: one fixed-grip quad, two double chairs, and one new kennebago quad chair
Rates: adults $40, teens 13-18 and college students $32, children 7-12 $30. Free for seniors (70+) and children under 6.
Rentals: $32 adult ski package, $22 junior ski package, $25 adult snowboard rental, $18 junior snowboard rental
Instruction: private lessons $60 per hour, group lessons $35 per session
Lodging: slopeside in Rock Pond Mountain homes and White Birch condominiums; other lodging in nearby Rangeley Village
SHAWNEE PEAK
Address: Rte 302, Bridgton
Phone: 207.647.8444
Web: http://www.shawneepeak.com
Email: ski@shawneepeak.com
Hours: Mon from 9 am to 9 pm; Tues from 9:30 am to 8 pm; Wed and Thurs from 9:30 am to 9 pm; Fri from 9 am to 10 pm; Sat from 8:30 am to 10 pm; and Sun from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Top-to-bottom night skiing on 19 trails, plus one of the largest pipe/park combinations in New England. Scheduled to open in mid-Dec.
Vertical drop: 1300 feet
Number of trails: 40 total; 25 percent novice, 45 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert
Snowboarding: half-pipe, two terrain parks, and new grommet-garden beginner’s park, all equipped with night lighting
Snowmaking capacity: 98%
Lifts: one quad, two triple chairs, one double chair, one surface lift
Rates: Mon-Thurs adult $36, junior/senior $24. Fri-Sun adult $52, junior/senior $36
Rentals: ski or snowboard package $33
Instruction: private lessons $75 per hour for one person; children's and beginner group programs also available
Lodging: on-site at the Shawnee Peak House. Call 207.647.8444 for reservations
SKI MOUNT ABRAM
Address: 308 Howe Hill Rd, Greenwood
Phone: 207.875.5000
Web: http://www.skimtabram.com
Hours: Thurs-Sun from 9 am to 4 pm
Mount Abram features the longest tubing park in Maine (1325 feet!).
Vertical drop: 1030 feet
Number of trails: 44 total; 10 novice, 22 intermediate, 12 expert
Snowboarding: four freestyle terrain parks
Snowmaking capacity: 75%
Lifts: two double chairs, one T-bar, one handle tow
Rates: adults $49, seniors/juniors 6-12 $37
Rentals: $29 adult package, $22 juniors and seniors
Instruction: group lessons $35; private lessons $60/hour
Lodging: Bethel Inn & Country Club, Mollyockett Motel & Swim Spa, and other Bethel hotels have package deals with the mountain
SUGARLOAF USA
Address: 5092 Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley
Phone: 207.237.2000 or 800.843.5623 for reservations
Web: http://www.sugarloaf.com
Email: info@sugarloaf.com
Hours: daily from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm
The resort includes hotels, boutiques, restaurants, and a health club. Call 800.843.2732 for lodging reservations.
Vertical drop: 2820 feet
Number of trails: 134 total; 25 percent novice, 34 percent intermediate, 27 percent advanced, 16 percent double
Snowboarding: three terrain parks and two half-pipes
Snowmaking capacity: 95%
Lifts: two superquads, two high capacity quads, one triple chair, eight double chairs, and three surface lifts
Rates: During Regular Season adults $75, young adults $64, juniors/seniors $51. During Value Season adults $72, young adults $61, juniors/seniors $49
Rentals: ski or snowboard package $36 adults, $25 juniors/seniors
Instruction: $80 for a one-day first-timer’s ski or snowboard lesson. Group lessons $30/1.5 hours. Private lessons $100/person/hr between 10 am and 1 pm or $85/hr/person before 10 am or after 1 pm
Lodging: on-mountain hotel, inn, and condos; lodging also available nearby
SUNDAY RIVER SKI RESORT
Address: Box 450, Bethel
Phone: 207.824.3000 or 800.543.2754
Web: http://www.sundayriver.com
Email: info@sundayriver.com
Hours: weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, and weekends from 8 am to 4 pm
Entertainment center features a lighted half-pipe, lighted ice-skating rink, teen center, restaurant, and nightclub.
Vertical drop: 2340 feet
Number of trails: 131 total; 43 novice, 47 intermediate, 25 black diamond, 16 double diamond
Snowboarding: four terrain parks, a super-pipe, and a mini-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 92%
Lifts: nine quad chairs (four high-speed detachables), four triple chairs, two double chairs, three surface lifts
Rates: adults $72, juniors $61, juniors/seniors $49
Rentals: ski and snowboard packages $36 for adults, $25 for kids under 12/seniors
Instruction: group lessons $35/hour, private lessons $85/hour
Lodging: 6000 beds on the mountain: a 125-room hotel walking distance from lifts, condominiums, 200-bed Snow Cap Lodge & Ski Dorm with meal plan for groups, and deluxe 230-room Summit Hotel
