Sport: Skiing & Snowboarding

Santa Sunday

July 29, 2023

Celebrate the arrival of winter and the upcoming holiday season with more than 250 Santas cruising down to South Ridge. All money raised benefits the River Fund. Santas must be in full Santa attire. This signature Sunday River event kicks off the holiday season in style.

250+ pre-registered Santas arrive at the resort in full attire, beard included. Not only is this event photo-worthy and has been featured on the likes of the Travel Channel, but it’s also for a good cause. At the last event, the in-hand donations made by participating Santas helped raise over $3,000 for the River Fund, a non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation in the Bethel area.

All pre-registered participants can check in on Sunday, December 10 between 7:30-10:30AM at South Ridge Lodge before proceeding slopeside for the photo shoot. Participants must fill out their waiver and arrive at check-in wearing all of the following items: a red Santa hat with white pompom, a red Santa jacket, red Santa pants, a Santa beard.

The lift ticket you receive at check-in is only valid until 11AM. To continue skiing or riding for the day, you will need to show up at the scheduled photo shoot at 11AM, slopeside at South Ridge dressed in your Santa attire. After the photo shoot, we will all go up South Ridge Express and then ski down Broadway, a beginner-friendly green trail. After the parade down Broadway, we will validate your ticket to ski/ride for the rest of the day. Santas who participate in the 11AM photo shoot will also receive an additional lift ticket valid until Christmas Eve.

Spectators should get to South Ridge by 11AM to get a good view of the Santas.

More registration details are coming soon!

Any questions can be directed towards events@sundayriver.com.

More event information can be found on the Sunday River website.

Sugarloaf

Sugarloaf

March 16, 2020

Sugarloaf is owned by Boyne Corporation, the same owners as Sunday River. Sugarloaf’s 16 lifts service three terrain parks and pipes, and 134 trails of which 33 are beginner, 44 intermediate, and 57 expert or glade skiing.

Sugarloaf Mountain Resort in Maine, USA is one of the top year-round destinations in New England and the largest ski area east of the Rockies. Our trails and glades spread across Sugarloaf Mountain, Brackett Basin and Burnt Mountain.

Additionally, the resort offers many winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, concerts, slopeside lodging and terrain parks.

Summer offerings include golf, hiking, mountain biking, moose view tours plus facilities to host conferences and weddings. The mountain has hosted World Cup ski events and many US National Skiing Championships.

Carrabassett Valley Academy, a private school that has produced world class athletes like Kirsten Clark, Bode Miller, Seth Wescott, Emily Cook, and Jeremy Cota, is located on-mountain and uses Sugarloaf’s facilities.

Additional facilities include the Anti-Gravity Center with fitness center, trampolining, skateboarding, and basketball courts, the cross-country facilities with nordic and mountain biking trails, and the Robert Trent Jones 18-hole championship golf course.

Sunday River

Sunday River

Sunday River has 131 trails, including 43 beginner, 47 intermediate, and 41 expert, skiable from 18 lifts.

Sunday River is the busiest Maine ski resort and can accommodate the crowds with two hotels, hundreds of condominiums and 2,500 parking spaces on-mountain. They have hosted World Cup ski and snowboard events, NCAA Division 1 championships and other non-skiing events throughout the year.

The Sunday River golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is a 7,130-yard, par 72 course with driving range, target greens and access to the resort and conference center at the main lodge.

Maine Huts & Trails

Maine Huts & Trails

Maine Huts & Trails is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the economic, social and natural environment of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region by creating and operating a world-class recreation corridor for current and future generations.

Our backcountry trails enhance access to beautiful lakes, rivers and forestlands, and our low impact huts provide inviting spaces that facilitate outdoor adventures and learning. This self-sustaining resource stimulates environmentally sensitive economic opportunity in the region by attracting visitors of all ages and abilities.
We currently operate four backcountry eco-lodges and more than 80 miles of trails in Western Maine. We offer “off the grid,” hut-to-hut adventures coupled with comfortable and friendly accommodations.

There are countless possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts and active travelers of all levels, ages and interests. Delight in one (or two or three) of your favorite activities whether hiking, mountain biking or paddling, swimming, fishing, skiing or snowshoeing. At night, enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, warm, comfortable beds and hot showers.

Camden Snow Bowl

Camden Snow Bowl

March 13, 2020

Welcome to Camden Snow Bowl, a magnificent 4-season recreational area for all ages!

In winter months, ski, ride, take a lesson or race at Midcoast Maine’s beloved ski mountain. We are proud of our expanded beginner area and programs with conveyor lift, expanded Ski and Ride School, racing program, 15 Alpine trails and 3 glades, a terrain park, Nordic and snowshoe trails, a new triple chair lift, snowmaking, night skiing, skating, a toboggan chute, special events including the Toboggan Nationals, and absolutely spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding hills. During non-winter months, we have a multi-use field, tennis courts, swimming, a boat launch, hiking, and fall foliage chair lift rides.