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SUGARLOAF OFFERS $35 LIFT TICKETS THIS WEEK!

Sugarloaf snow is reason to celebrate
Skiers can take advantage of great conditions with $35 lift tickets Jan. 21-25

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - Thanks to phenomenal early season snowfall - 100 inches by the first of the New Year - Sugarloaf is celebrating by offering $35 lift tickets Jan. 21-25.

"We've had such good fortune this winter, that we wanted to pass it on to the skiers and riders," says Frank Guerriero, Sugarloaf's director of marketing. "The conditions have been fantastic all season long, and this is the perfect time for everyone to head to the 'Loaf."

Not only has the natural snowfall been plentiful this season but new, more efficient snowguns, combined with favorable weather, have made for successful snowmaking. The guns were started on White Nitro, the steepest trail with snowmaking, in early January, almost one month ahead of most years.

"We're ahead of our usual schedule with all of our snowmaking," says Dan Barker, snow surfaces manager. "We've made snow everywhere we can make snow, and we'll keep making it as long as the weather cooperates."

Ski and Stay Packages for the nights of Jan. 21-24 start at $69. For more information or to reserve your stay, call 1.800.THE.LOAF.

About the Sugarloaf Resort - Located in Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sugarloaf is recognized as one of the top winter and golf resorts in the world and is home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East and one of Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Sugarloaf is a member of the Boyne USA Resorts family of resorts and attractions.

SUGARLOAF'S BACKSIDE SNOWFIELDS OPEN - EARLIEST OPENING SINCE 1997

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -  Sugarloaf's fabled Backside Snowfields will open for the season on Saturday, Jan. 5, the earliest opening date since 1997, due to substantial snowfall.  The double black diamond, above treeline experience is unlike any other terrain in the East with wide open expanses and dramatic pitches.

"The snowfields are part of Sugarloaf's unique mountain experience," said Frank Guerriero, Sugarloaf's marketing director. "Because of the Snowfields' openness, it takes a tremendous amount of natural snow to fill them in.  With more than 100 inches of snow already on the ground, Sugarloaf is able to open the only lift-serviced, above treeline access in all of New England."

With 360 degree views that extend from Mount Washington to Canada and beyond, Sugarloaf's summit and Snowfields mark the highest elevation of any resort in Maine and New Hampshire.

For more information about Sugarloaf and to book your next winter adventure, call 1.800 THE LOAF or visit us online at sugarloaf.com.

About the Sugarloaf Resort - Located in Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sugarloaf is recognized as one of the top winter and golf resorts in the world and is home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East and one of Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Sugarloaf is a member of the Boyne USA Resorts family of resorts and attractions.

SUGARLOAF LIKELY TO OPEN 100 TRAILS

From Bill Swain at Sugarloaf:  "By early this morning we had 15-16 inches of snow on the ground here at Sugarloaf and skies are clearing bring our new snow total over the past week to nearly 2 feet. We currently have 82 trails open and are expecting that number to climb dramatically when Ski Patrol can get out and see how well others are filled in.  We expect the trail count to climb over 100 a little later in the day. With temperatures currently in the teens, the snow is going to stay very light and fluffy for an amazing December powder day. It doesn't get much better than this!

SUGARLOAF OPENS FULL FEATURED TERRAIN PARK

Sugarloaf opens full featured terrain park

Rail riders will be jibbing all the way to the first ever Jingle Jam

 

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine – Newschoolers asked and Sugarloaf has delivered by opening one of the season’s first full-size, full-featured terrain parks in the East. Sugarloaf drops the rope on the Stomping Grounds on Saturday, Dec. 8, with more than a dozen features including jumps, rails and jibs.

 

The Stomping Grounds is the first of several parks planned for the resort as the winter progresses. Snowmaking will begin in Sugarloaf’s signature park, The Yard, in the coming days and weeks.

 

The park opening is ideal timing for jibbers looking to log some time on the rails in preparation for the first-ever Jingle Jam rail jam on Saturday, Dec. 29. The Jingle Jam is an open jam format event where contestants will vie for prizes on a set of never-before-seen rails and jibs. Sugarloaf will light up The Beach in front of the Sugarloaf Base Lodge and welcome up to 150 rail riders to throw their best tricks to dazzle the judges and audience alike. For more information about the Jingle Jam, contact the Sugarloaf Board Room at 207-237-6829.

 

With more than a foot and a half of new snow this week and excellent snowmaking conditions, Sugarloaf has some of the best December conditions in recent history with more than 63 trails and 25 miles of open terrain.

 

This weekend skiers and riders can test out the latest skis and snowboards at Sugarloaf’s annual demo days. All the leading manufacturers will be on site to offer guests the chance to try the latest products on snow.

 

Also this weekend, the legendary Jefferson Starship with special guest the Outerspace Band will take the main stage in the King Pine Room. Limited tickets are still available by calling 1.800 THE LOAF. Visit sugarloaf.com today for the latest conditions and to book your next Sugarloaf adventure.

 

About the Sugarloaf Resort – Located in Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sugarloaf is recognized as one of the top winter and golf resorts in the world and is home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East and one of Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Sugarloaf is a member of the Boyne USA Resorts family of resorts and attractions.

TERRAIN MORE THAN DOUBLES AT SUGARLOAF...BEST DECEMBER CONDITIONS IN RECENT HISTORY

Bill Swain at Sugarloaf reports in with the snow totals and writes:

We've had light snow most of the day here at Sugarloaf that's added up to about 2 inches for a grand storm total of 16 inches at the base and 18 inches at higher elevations.

As a result of the storm, we now have 42 trails open including some favorites like Winters Way that are not typically open this early. We've got some of the best December conditions we've had in recent history.

Bill also sends along the following:

Terrain more than doubles at Sugarloaf
New snow creates some of the best December conditions in recent history

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -    More than a foot and a half of new snow at Sugarloaf has created some of the best early December conditions in recent memory.  As a direct result of the storm, the Maine resort's open terrain has more than doubled overnight.

"Excellent snowmaking weather combined with improvements to our snowmaking system had already enabled us to get significantly more terrain open compared to the same period last year," said Marketing Director Frank Guerriero. "Add in this monster snow storm and we're well on our way to some of the best Christmas week conditions we've ever had."

Even though Mother Nature brought copious amounts of snow to Sugarloaf, aggressive snowmaking is ongoing and will continue as temperatures permit. "We are committed to getting as much terrain open as fast as we can, which means we're going to charge ahead with snowmaking every chance we get," Guerriero said.

This weekend skiers and riders can test out the latest skis and snowboards at Sugarloaf's annual demo days.  All the leading manufacturers will be on site to offer guests the chance to try the latest products on snow.

Also this weekend, the legendary Jefferson Starship with special guest the Outerspace Band will take the main stage in the King Pine Room.  Limited tickets are still available by calling 1.800 THE LOAF.

Skiers and riders can save $25 off mid week lift tickets and $15 off weekend and holiday tickets with the Frequent Skier Card. Ski and stay packages are available from $69 per person, per night.  Learn more online at sugarloaf.com or call 1.800 THE LOAF.


About the Sugarloaf Resort - Located in Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sugarloaf is recognized as one of the top winter and golf resorts in the world and is home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East and one of Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Sugarloaf is a member of the Boyne USA Resorts family of resorts and attractions.

SUGARLOAF SNOW

Bill Swain at Sugarloaf reports the following:

As of about 2:30 pm, we have 10-12 inches of snow on the ground and it's snowing heavily.

Ski patrol has already opened several additional trails and we anticipate opening many more tommorow morning.

Even though we're getting huge snows today and tomorrow, we continue to make snow and will do so all week in anticipating of creating some of the best holiday week conditions we've had in years.

SUGARLOAF PICKS UP JUST UNDER A FOOT AT THE TOP

Sugarloaf is getting plenty of help from Mother Nature!  Bill Swain writes:

Just a quick note to share a glimpse of the weather here at Sugarloaf. As of about 3:30 this afternoon we have received about 10 inches of snow at about 3000 feet. Here at the base (1700 feet) we have about 8 inches.  Snowmaking has resumed and we anticipate opening additional terrain tomorrow.  We expect to have about 1800 vertical feet of terrain open tomorrow with 3 lifts.

SUGARLOAF OPENS!

Sugarloaf opens for skiing and riding Nov. 9
The most open vertical in the East is at Maine's tallest winter resort

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - Sugarloaf kicks off the 2007-08 winter season and welcomes skiers and riders back to the slopes on Friday, Nov. 9, more than a week ahead of schedule and with the most open vertical drop in the East. Several inches of natural snow on Tuesday combined with favorable snowmaking conditions have enabled Maine's tallest winter resort to open early.

Sluice and Lower Winters Way trails offer nearly 1,700 vertical feet of open terrain and are recommended for advanced skiers and riders.  Lift service will be provided by the Double Runner East and Spillway West lifts. Lift tickets are $25.

"We have made substantial investment in the latest snowmaking technologies that enable us to make much greater quantities of snow at higher temperatures," said Rich Wilkinson, Sugarloaf's vice president of operations. "As a result, we're open early and expect to be able to open terrain faster than we ever have."

Season passes that are valid at Sugarloaf and Sunday River are currently on sale from $349 and include discounts and benefits at many other Boyne USA resorts nationwide.

Sugarloaf's early season tradition, Tin Mountain Round Up, will be held as scheduled on Nov. 17-18 when skiers and riders can purchase lift tickets for only $24 when they donate three cans of food.  The annual food drive helps restock the shelves at local food pantries just in time for the busy holiday season.

Because being back on snow is reason to celebrate, Sugarloaf's Widowmaker Lounge will host a season kick off party on Friday, Nov. 16. Join the on air team from WTOS 105.1 FM as they broadcast live all day long concluding with a special après ski party with music from Gristlestick.

Sugarloaf has ski and stay packages for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend for as little as $69 per person, per night.  The Shipyard Brew Haus takes all the work out of preparing a perfect holiday feast and even does the dishes for just $20 per person.  Call 1.800 THE LOAF or visit sugarloaf.com today.


About the Sugarloaf Resort - Located in Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sugarloaf is recognized as one of the top winter and golf resorts in the world and is home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East and one of Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Sugarloaf is a member of the Boyne USA Resorts family of resorts and attractions.