Boyne Resorts Completes Purchase of Maine’s Oldest Ski Area | Is 3rd Largest Mountain Resort Company in North America Last week Boyne Resorts announced its purchase of Shawnee Peak ski resort located in Bridgton, Maine. Adding to the company’s portfolio of eleven North American resorts and attractions, Shawnee Peak joins Sugarloaf and Sunday River in Maine and Loon Mountain Resort in New Hampshire as its fourth resort in New England. The purchase was finalized on October 21, 2021, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
Saddleback Mountain, Maine Primed For Reopening After 5-Year Hiatus New Englanders rejoice! Saddleback Mountain, located in Western Maine outside the town of Rangeley, will be reopening this winter for the first time in five years under new ownership. “The core of what makes this mountain and region special is strong and resilient. Its character is inherent in the community. That unique vibe and welcoming culture will endure for a […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 17, 2020 0 Comments
Hiker Found Dead Today of Highest Summit in Maine – Mt. Katahdin According to Baxter State Park, Maine officials, the body of a male hiker was found on the summit of Mt. Katahdin, the highest mountain in the state of Maine at 5,269′, on Thursday, October 8th 2020, at 10am. A Blackhawk helicopter landed on the summit of the mountain at 3:44pm on Thursday and retrieved the body. There have been 2 […] Climbing CragBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Maine Pass Debuts for Coming Ski Season at Sunday River and Sugarloaf New for the 2020/21 winter season, the Sunday River and Sugarloaf ski areas will offer the Maine Pass with varying levels of season-long access, as well as Maine Four-Day ticket packs, available to all. These products go on sale on September 1 and will be available through October 12, 2020. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 27, 2020 0 Comments
Woman Killed by Shark Off Coast of Maine | State’s First Ever Shark Attack Fatality A woman appears to have been killed by a shark off the coast of Maine. If confirmed it will be the state’s first-ever fatal shark attack and only the second confirmed attack in almost 200-years. Related: Why Have There Been So Many Shark Attacks in Eastern Australia? The unidentified woman was wading off the shore of Bailey Island, northeast of […] SnowBrains | July 28, 2020 0 Comments
Mt Abram Scheduled to Open Maine’s Largest Mountain Bike Park In Spring 2020 Mt Abram, a ski resort in Greenwood, Maine prides itself on being home to one of the best and most affordable ski resorts in New England, and now, they’re adding a sweet new bike park for those summertime shredders. The area offers five lifts and a nice vertical of 1,150 feet. The resort plans to have the first trails, two […] Industry News Kristen Strom | October 11, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Heavy Snow Is Currently Occurring In Maine | 2-3″ of Additional Snowfall Through Tonight The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for Maine. They’re in effect until early Thursday morning. Heavy snow is occurring there. Relatively mild temperatures will limit accumulations, except in higher terrain. “Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected.” – NOAA Caribou, ME Today Snow is expected to fall at […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 24, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Maine | 4-7+” Of Snow Tonight – Wednesday Night The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Maine. It’s in effect from late Tuesday Night – Wednesday Night. Snow accumulations could reach 10″, but it’s an early season storm, so there’s a fair amount of uncertainty. “The first significant snowfall of the season is expected later Tuesday night and into Wednesday across northern Maine, primarily to the […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 23, 2018 0 Comments
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