The Insiders Guide to Skiing Sugarloaf

A lifelong loafer on how to experience all of Maine’s highest ski mountain

Pond Life

On a hand-drawn map, Pierce Pond looks like a long, spider-legged splatter in the middle of the forest. But the tucked-away Somerset County watershed is legendary— for its uncut shorelines, abundant loons, oversized brook trout, and landlocked salmon.

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How Sugarloaf is tackling climate change

When the World Came to Sugarloaf

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1971 World Cup with an exhibition at the Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum in Kingfield

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The theme of the 1971 World Cup at Sugarloaf was T

The theme of the 1971 World Cup at Sugarloaf was Tall Timber Classic.

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Need a staycation? From November 1st through April 30th, thepresshotel, located in the historic Old Port, is offering the ‘Mainah Promotion’ to show Maine locals some love! Book a Superior King Room for $207, with overnight parking included. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a mystery amenity! Guests must be Maine residents in order to participate and will be asked to provide a Maine ID at check in. This deal is based on availability and some black-out dates may apply. Call 207.808.8800 or email fd@thepresshotel.com to learn more!

All eyes were on Sugarloaf in February 1971. The s

All eyes were on Sugarloaf in February 1971. The ski mountain, which had opened just over two decades earlier, was hosting the World Cup, drawing the greatest skiers from across the globe to Carrabassett Valley. At the time, Bruce Miles was a student at the University of Maine at Farmington. He and his roommate signed on to volunteer at the event and ended up working as assistants to the head gatekeeper. Miles, now executive director of the sugarloafskiclub, helped the maineskiandsnowboardmuseum in Kingfield create an upcoming exhibition that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the World Cup. Tap the link in our bio to read our exclusive interview with Miles!⠀
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Water-logged, literally: in the clear water, sunke

Water-logged, literally: in the clear water, sunken logs from the logging era of the 1800s and 1900s are easily spotted. Pierce Pond has a mostly uncut shoreline today thanks to the efforts of the Maine Wilderness Watershed Trust, which was organized to retain the wild character, sporting traditions, and scenic beauty of the Pierce Pond watershed. Click the link in our bio to read more on the area!

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