Mountain Life
Welcome to Mountain Life, the Saddleback Mountain blog. Here, you’ll find regular updates regarding all things Saddleback, and things we think will be of interest to the Saddleback family. As always, we welcome your feedback and story suggestions; please feel free to contact us and thanks for reading.
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Press Release
October 30, 2024Saddleback 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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
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Mountain Life
May 19, 2022
The Camp In The Clouds
Discover treasures while hiking the Saddleback Spur of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail.
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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.
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Mountain Life
June 19, 2021
Fishing at Saddleback
Find out the best places to Fish at Saddleback
