Rangeley Highlander Winter Guide 2025-2026
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The bank proudly supports dozens of statewide events, organizations and initiatives that encourage people to experience the outdoors and make our communities stronger.
The Ultimate Winter Calendar for Rangeley and beyond
If you’re looking for something to do for you, kids from infancy to teenage, or guests visiting town, follow this chronological guide to see what’s going on in Rangeley or in great towns within an hour’s drive.
This winter, try something new!
From fat biking to ice fishing to delicious dining, Rangeley is the perfect place to do something you’ve never done before.
Tips for winter tracking
Knowing how to read the signs of wildlife will help you relish the story of Maine’s winter habitats while you’re outside making tracks of your own.
Stay up late: scenic points and easy hikes where you can catch a shooting star
With over 120,000 acres of conserved lands, the Rangeley Lakes Region is the perfect place to plan your stargazing adventures—and you don’t need to be a winter camper or dedicated hunter.
Dark Sky consideration makes Rangeley a stargazing destination
As the Town of Rangeley and local advocates work toward an official Dark Sky Community designation, you can still enjoy an unofficially incredible view of the cosmos in Western Maine.
Road trip from Rangeley: take a tour of local breweries
Obligatory note: this adventure requires a designated driver and you’ll need to be over the age of 21 with a legal ID to taste the unique wares of each brewery.
Enough with the cold already
Indoor activities in Rangeley
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The easiest way to have an injury-free ski season? Don’t fall into the “one more run” trap
For Michelle Cuva, Ski Patrol Director at Saddleback Mountain, hearing “Just one more run” is like hearing “I’ll be right back” in a horror movie. She shares what goes into a great ski patrol operation, and helps skiers brush up on safety basics.
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