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October 30, 2024

Saddleback Mountain Ranked No. 2 in the East by SKI Magazine

Saddleback Mountain announced it ranked No. 2 in the East by SKI Magazine in its 2025 annual resort guide and reader poll. This recognition is based on the results of SKI’s Reader Resort Survey, the longest-running and most comprehensive ranking in the ski industry.

Winterkids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund Vote For Saddleback

News

July 10, 2024

Vote For Saddleback Community Corps WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund

WinterKids is divvying out $25,000 in grants to 3 Maine Public Schools, 3 Maine nonprofit organizations, and 3 Maine Parks & Rec programs, based on a Community Vote! Vote for Saddleback Maine Community Corps to help fund the Ski Tuesday ski and ride program for local students.

Guests dining at The Nest. The view from inside.

Press Release

May 30, 2024

Saddleback Mountain Wins Inaugural Bird Safe Award

Saddleback is home to the rare Bicknell’s Thrush, a small bird that inhabits dense alpine forests at high elevations. In constructing the new mid-mountain restaurant, The Nest, Saddleback worked closely with Maine Audubon and Davies Toews Architecture to design innovative bird deflection screens.

Press Release

March 14, 2024

Saddleback Mountain Hosts Boarding for Breast Cancer’s ‘Love Your Peaks’ Event this Weekend

Saddleback Mountain will be turning pink in support of Boarding for Breast Cancer’s (B4BC) breast cancer awareness initiatives on March 16, 2024. B4BC is excited to ride/ski at Saddleback Mountain Resort for the eleventh stop of the 2024 Love Your Peaks Prevention + Fundraising Series.

Press Release

November 29, 2023

Saddleback Unveils Brand-New, Ski-In/Ski-Out Staff Housing

The Saddleback Mountain staff house offers a quality-of-life for staff that connects to the South Branch lift, is yards from our mountain bike trails, and offers a locker room for storing skis and equipment. The dormitory-style housing has 43 rooms, which, depending on the room sharing, can house 60 to 70 people.

News

November 3, 2023

Saddleback Named Best Ski Mountain 2023

The people have spoken… again! The results are in and Saddleback Mountain has been named “Best Ski Mountain” in Maine for the 2nd year in a row based on a Down East Magazine reader poll.

Mountain Life

April 27, 2023

Life at 4,120 Feet

There’s more than the Appalachian Trail to hike at Maine’s Favorite Mountain. The Saddleback Spur of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail is something special.

Mountain Life

April 25, 2023

Where Should I Hike at Saddleback?

There’s more than the Appalachian Trail to hike at Maine’s Favorite Mountain. The Saddleback Spur of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail is something special.

Mountain Life

August 8, 2022

Delicate Ecosystem of Saddleback’s Alpine Zone

Are you ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure that will leave you breathless and craving more? Look no further than The Saddleback Bike Park & Shop…

Mountain Life

July 22, 2022

The Trails Less Traveled

Sometimes it’s not about the mountain-top experience. Sometimes being immersed in nature is all you are really looking for. Spend a day on the mountain wandering through the forest spotting signs of moose, angling fish, or listening to the birdsongs. Then hike out of the woods to a hot meal and friendly service.

Mountain Life

June 19, 2022

Meet the Caretaker

The Saddleback Spur of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail is something special. It takes a team of volunteers to keep it going. Meet Caretaker Bob Greene

Mountain Life

May 19, 2022

The Camp In The Clouds

Discover treasures while hiking the Saddleback Spur of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail.

News

March 11, 2022

Outdoor Fun For RLRS Students

RSU 78 students ski and ride every Tuesday at Saddleback. The student ski program includes discounted lift tickets and free instruction from Saddleback’s Roger Page Ski & Ride School team.