CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The High Peaks Alliance hosted a triumphant “Après with the High Peaks Alliance” gathering at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort this past Saturday, drawing over 90 attendees passionate about conservation and recreational access in Maine’s High Peaks region. The event, held at the Bill & Joan Alfond Competition Center, provided a platform for community […]
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High Peaks Alliance to host social at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The High Peaks Alliance invites outdoor enthusiasts to join them for an après ski social event at the Bill & Joan Alfond Competition Center at Sugarloaf on March 8, 2025, from 4-6 PM. This is a free event, open to all interested parties. The social celebrates the Alliance’s ongoing efforts to ensure […]
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Mono-Mayhem takes Saddleback by storm
Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation held its 2nd Youth Mono-Mayhem clinic for youth skiers with disabilities.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, Things to Do
A guide to Sugarloaf’s après-ski scene
Where to relax or let loose after a day on the slopes (or in the lodge).
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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.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News
Portland man back on the slopes after being buried in Sugarloaf avalanche
Nathan Sanborn of Portland got caught up in avalanche on Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabasset Valley Sunday morning.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
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.
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Sugarloaf resort wins award for injury management
PORTLAND — Sugarloaf Mountain Resort of Carrabassett Valley is one of eight recipients of MEMIC awards, which honor best practices in workforce safety, injury management and workforce partnership. The resort won for Excellence in injury management, showing outstanding commitment to its workforce through prompt, professional, efficient handling of claim issues, according to a MEMIC news […]
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On Skiing: Getting out early and the after-slopes experience
There are some choices of where to finish the day, but when to start is equally important, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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On Skiing: Spring skiing as much about the celebration as the slopes
If there is an official start to spring skiing, it has to be St. Patrick’s Day, writes columnist Dave Irons.