Rangeley Trust to host Cheers to Conservation

Gambler Uphill Challenge to benefit Saddleback ski patrol

Maine peaks see first snowfall of the season

The timing of this year's first snow is 'pretty well in step' with what the National Weather Service usually observes, according to a meteorologist in the Gray office.

Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine

Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state's two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.

On Skiing: It isn’t easy, but high school skiers deserve fan support

High school racers often provide their own equipment, which is expensive, and usually compete without much of a crowd, Dave Irons writes.

On Skiing: Maine’s ski areas moving on from COVID-19 pandemic

The state's ski hills are still following government guidelines, but they are able to offer more to skiers this winter.

Maine mountain biking is on a wild ride

Growing interest in mountain biking accelerated in 2020 as COVID sent people outdoors, and gained even more momentum in 2021. "There are more people riding the trails than I have ever seen," said experienced racer and race organizer Chris Riley.

Child falls about 15 feet after sliding out of chairlift at Saddleback Mountain

The 6-year-old boy was not injured, a Saddleback spokesman said.

State OKs Saddleback plans for $8 million solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge

A state commission approved zoning changes on Wednesday to allow both improvements at the newly reopened ski resort in Rangeley.

Saddleback opens slopes after 5-year closure

New owners of embattled mountain in Sandy River Plantation, near Rangeley, envision profitable future.