The Ski Museum of Maine recently held its annual Ski Heritage Day here at Sugarloaf. The day included a classic gear photo shoot, a booth displaying some of the photos and memorabilia available at the museum, and of course their live and silent auctions. If you want to visit the museum, it’s just a short drive south into downtown Kingfield, where it’s located above the Sugarloaf Sports Outlet. They’ve got a huge variety of photos, classic gear and a few stories too. (more…)
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Visit the Ski Museum of Maine for a Wintry Blast From the Past
Sunday, February 19th, 2012
First Tracks w/ Capt. Kip
Sunday, February 19th, 2012
Check out this clip from 2/19.
Kip Files is WSKI’s “On Snow” reporter during weekend mornings as well as holiday weekdays. He lets WSKI viewers know what conditions are like on the slopes of Sugarloaf before anyone else. Kip gets at least 3-4 runs in before the lifts start turning for the public between 7:30 and 8:30am. This service is made possible by the Sugarloaf Ski Shop, and in this clip Sugarloaf Ski Shop manager John Byrne tells us about some excellent deals going on at the ski shop live from the bottom of the Sugarloaf Superquad…
Tune in to see for yourself and Know Before You Go!
Skiing the Steeps with Perfect Turn
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
The good folks over at the Sugarloaf Ski & Snowboard School are back with another Pro Tip. This week they’re giving advice on just how to navigate the fast and sometimes icy conditions we’ve been encountering this winter. Fortunately, with the help of Perfect Turn, you can look like a pro out there ripping down Gondi Line. To receive a more thorough lesson, head over to the Perfect Turn hut on The Landing or call 237-6924. (more…)
A Sugarloaf Ski & Snowboard School Tip
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Last week Matt Tinker and the gang over at Perfect Turn lead us through a tutorial on how to hit and land a 360 degree jump. That’s all well and good, but perhaps soaring and spinning through the air isn’t quite your cup of tea. You’re in luck, because this week’s Pro Tip tackles a more fundamental skill: the parallel turn. With Matt’s help, you’ll soon have your parallels mastered, and before you know it, you’ll be flying over the jumps! (more…)
Perfect Turn’s Pro Tip of the Week
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Whether it’s your first time stepping foot on a mountain or you’ve been carving corduroy since the 60′s, a ski or snowboard lesson is always a good choice. WSKI and the good folks over at Perfect Turn are teaming up to bring you a weekly Pro Tip to help you improve as a skier or rider. This week we’re kicking off with some tips for a full 360 jump! If that’s a little out of your league, have no fear because every week there will be a new video discussing techniques for everyone from beginners to experts. (more…)
Maine’s Winter Special Olympics
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
This footage from the 42nd Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games in 2011 is a reminder to get cooking for the HUGE Community Supper Sunday night Jan. 29 when more than 500 athletes from 80 Maine communities will gather to compete in the 43rd Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf on Monday & Tuesday, with a torchlite parade & the biggest Fireworks Display of the year on the 30th. (more…)
January 20th Surprise Powder Day
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
A predicted 2-4″ of snow ended up being more like 8-10″ of light fluffy snow. So we grabbed the GoPros and hit it hard. Enjoy!
It’s guys like this who make us proud to call Sugarloaf home!
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Powder magazine is what you look to for the most thrilling images to feed a skier/snowboarder’s dreams! So how did these three guys who have been skiing Sugarloaf for 50+ years manage to get a major story in the December issue? It’s all about attitude! Non-pretentious, serious skiing is what Sugarloaf, the Mountain, has always been about. Ostentatious, dry humor is what ‘Sugarloaf’ has always been about! Early Mtn. Manager John Christie, “Captain America” Peter Roy, & First in Line Don Fowler share some laughs on WSKI’s Evening show January 14. (more…)
Let the Video do the Talking!
Friday, January 13th, 2012
A bit of new snow goes a LONG way! The skiing & riding is super thanks to snowmakers AND finally some help from the skies, too! Who needs to tell you? Just watch the vid & see for yourself! Come out & play! (more…)
WSKI’s Chief Technical Director takes us for a ride!
Friday, January 6th, 2012
A little new snow & a lot of snowmaking make for a good day to be at Sugarloaf, & Andy’s Go Pro let’s you see for yourselves as he rides up Skyline & tele -skis down! It’s going to be a great weekend with nice temps to go with the ever improving conditions on the slopes, see you out there! (more…)
Seth Wescott Signs Autographs at the Board Room
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Olympic Gold Medal winner and local hero Seth Wescott popped by the Sugarloaf Board Room on Thursday, December 29th to meet, greet and sign his autograph for some very appreciative skiers and riders. Most of the lifts may have been on wind hold, but that didn’t stop people from braving the gusty and cold conditions to get their chance to say hi to Seth and receive their very own autographed poster.
“Run that Puppy!” The Skyline is Open!
Saturday, December 17th, 2011
The Skyline Quad, Sugarloaf’s first new lift in 14 years, officially opened for business today! Over 400 people were on hand to commemorate the lift’s inauguration. The first 100 riders received special “Skyline” t-shirts, not to mention some pretty sweet bragging rights. The Skyline is a fast, fun, and most importantly, wind-resistant addition to the mountain. WSKI was there to capture another great moment in Sugarloaf history. (more…)
BIG Air…Bag!!!
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Carrabassett Valley Academy’s Freeride Coach Nate McKenzie gives the low-down on the new 65′ X 65′ air bag to be set up just west of the Super Quad in the old freestyle jump area. This HUGE air bag brings dry-land to new heights, literally, by enabling CVA’s student athletes to practice aerial maneuvers which previously were only able to be done into water at places like Lake Placid’s Olympic site in NY. (more…)
Replay App & more news from Sugarloaf
Sunday, December 4th, 2011 
Ethan Austin updates WSKI viewers every Saturday morning at 7:45a.m. on our live show, the Mountain Report. The way-cool new Replay App & other news from the Mtn. make this chat with Greg worthy of special note: we’ll keep you updated on Sugarloaf’s latest with Ethan, so please keep checking with us!!!
Fun with the GOPRO on the access road
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Come along for the ride as we speed up some footage and take a trip up the access road and around the villiage at Sugarloaf. It’s good to see the early season snow! It won’t be long folks before we’re ripping it up on the slopes… (more…)
What’s NEW On-Mountain for 2011-12 Season
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
As our guest on WSKI’s Homecoming live show the Mountain Report, Ethan Austin, Sugarloaf’s Communications Manager, gives Capt. Kip the update on all the progress on the Mountain throughout the summer & fall. (more…)
Sugarloaf Annual Meeting 2011-2012 season
Monday, October 10th, 2011
On Saturday October 8th at the Sugarloaf Inn, representatives from Sugarloaf and Carrabassett Valley Academy addressed folks on whats new for the 2011-2012 season and beyond as well as reviewing the 2010-2011 season. Speakers included; John Diller, Brad Larson, Crusher, Kate Webber Punderson and Bruce Miles… (more…)
Skyline Lift Towers have been flown into place
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
The lift towers for the new Skyline Quad are now sitting in their new home along the Spillway trail here at Sugarloaf. It was quite the sight to see as the helicopter made trips back and forth from Lot E to the Spillway trail on the mountain. It was amazing watching the precise manuvering from the heli pilot and the quick work done by the workers on the ground. (more…)
Rt 27 in Carrabassett Valley has been connected
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Photo by: Danielle LondonThanks to Reed and Reed of Woolwich. The bridges on Route 27 are officially open as of 7:54 pm Tuesday night. A LeBretton truck was waiting at the south end to be the first vehicle to cross the bridges. On the way across the north end bridge, he gave a honk of his horns and a wave (more…)
Q & A with Steve Kircher
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011Steve Kircher, president of Boyne’s eastern operations, held a question and answer session on March 28th. It was held at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center after Carrabassett Valley’s selectmens meeting. The Q & A was open to the public and was an oppurtunity to voice comments and concerns. The meeting is broken into five video segments. Enjoy! (more…)
