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Sunday River in Maine has announced its season opens today, November 14, joining Vermont’s Killington Resort in kicking off the East Coast ski season.
“It’s time to kick off winter! The official start of the ski and ride season is here, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome you back to the slopes. We’re spinning the Locke Mountain Triple for some incredible skiing and riding, with plenty of man-made snow covering the trails.”
– Sunday River announcement
The lifts at Sunday River will start turning at 9 a.m., servicing from the mid-station of the Locke Triple. Downloading is mandatory, and the lift will offerย access to the T2 trail.
‼️ THIS IS NOT A DRILL ‼️
Thanks to the incredible work by our snowmaking team, we are stoked to announce opening day…
Posted by Sunday River onย Wednesday 13 November 2024
The run will be ungroomed, catering to advanced riders, and snowmaking guns will run until temperatures rise, affecting visibility in certain locations.
“Today’s terrain is advanced with un-groomed conditions. Snowmaking guns will be running until temperatures rise, which may affect visibility in certain locations. Look forward to great turns on T2 and a delayed opening of Upper Sunday Punch. Currently, we will be servicing from the mid-station of the Locke Triple, with mandatory downloading.
Expect early spring conditions as the main surface, with some very supportive and edgeable snow.”
– Sunday River announcement
On opening day, access is limited to holders of New England Pass, Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective, or ticket packs. The general public can hit the slopes on Friday, November 15.
While this marks the official season opener, Sunday River offered a sneak peek on Halloween, becoming the first East Coast resort to provide outdoor, chairlift-served skiing this season.
