For Immediate Release
April 16, 2010

Contact:
Kara Wilson
Saddleback Maine
(207) 864-5671
kwilson@saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Maine's 2009-2010 Season is Best in Mountain's History 

RANGELEY, Maine - Saddleback Maine's 2009-2010 season ended on April 11, 2010 and Saddleback staff and management were pleased at the resort's performance.  
 
"This was a great year for Saddleback," said Warren Cook, CEO and general manager of Saddleback Maine. "In fact, this has been the best year ever. We had more guests visit Saddleback this year than any other year in our 49 years in operation."
 
Saddleback's revenue was up by 40 percent and skier visits were up by 15 percent over the previous year. 

Bob Crowley, PEAK pass celebrity spokesman and winner of Survivor: Gabon, with PEAK pass holders at a Saddleback PEAK Day celebration on March 27.

Cook noted several factors in the ski resort's success, including the opening of a new glade, Casablanca, which at 44 acres is the largest glade in the Northeast; improvements to the snow surface as a result of the additions to Saddleback's grooming fleet and the creation of the Saddleback PEAK (Promoting Education and Activity for Kids) Pass program, designed to encourage Maine students to perform well in school, to help curb childhood obesity, and to promote getting outside and enjoy winter sports.

Cook said, "We were hoping that 500 students would earn a pass but we had over 2,400 honor roll students earn a $49 PEAK Pass this year. We are very pleased that the PEAK Pass program was a huge success and so many families could enjoy affordable skiing this winter. We look forward to the continued success of these new additions to Saddleback."

Saddleback is responding to the success of the season by continuing to make improvements to the resort. Casablanca will be expanded; summer trail grooming will be performed as well as base area maintenance. A parking lot expansion will be completed and the second South Branch II Condo Building will be completed for purchase. 

This summer, Saddleback aims to maintain the momentum with summer concerts including Suzy Bogguss, and The Waybacks and host the first annual Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival on August 7, 2010. The Saddleback Marina, purchased in 2009, will also be open, offering slip rentals, Rangeley Lake boat tours and a crepe shack.

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Saddleback Maine offers a big mountain experience, with a wide variety of trails and glades serving all levels of skiing and riding. A Maine family-owned resort, Saddleback is focused on keeping the sport affordable for skiers, riders and families, while providing quality Maine hospitality. With an average annual snowfall of over 200 inches, an elevation of 4,120 feet and a vertical drop of 2,000 feet, Saddleback has captured the spirit and fun of alpine skiing since 1960. Located in the legendary Rangeley Lakes region, Saddleback is fast becoming New England's favorite mountain resort and is proud to be part of preserving the beauty, balance and traditions of the area and sharing them with generations to come.
   
For more information about Saddleback and its year-round offerings, visit www.saddlebackmaine.com.  For information about real estate investment opportunities, click here.