Saddleback ski area, Maine, Management Description <<< Back to Saddleback ski area main page   Saddleback ski area Management Says: New at Saddleback for '08-'09 Season The Berry Family acquired Saddleback in 2003 and have since made significant improvements including a 46% increase in terrain, two quad chairlifts, new family/beginner area, spectacular post & beam base lodge, snowmaking coverage expanded to 85%, lengthened and increased the capacity of the Rangeley Chair, obtained approval of a 10 Year Plan for the mountain and a 4-season resort     village, and added on-mountain lodging with the Rock Pond, South Branch and Mountain Brook Condominiums. Progress continues with the following improvements: NEW KENNEBAGO QUAD CHAIRLIFT A Dopplemayr quad chairlift replaces the Kennebago T-bar which was difficult to ride because of the steep terrain. The new chair will now provide easy access to the spectacular high-elevation advanced terrain with incredible views of the lakes and Western Maine Mountains. * Length: 2709 feet. * Vertical Rise: 960 ft. * Gradient: 34% * Capacity: four passengers. * Terrain Serviced: 15 trails and glades. (12 advanced, 2 more difficult, 1 easier) LARGEST ADVANCED SKIING COMPLEX IN THE EAST   The new chair provides easy access to what was already the largest self-contained advanced skiing complex in the East. The black diamond terrain is in a bowl that is separate from the rest of the ski area. Three advanced trails were added in the bowl this summer. The new lift services 12 Top-to-Bottom advanced skiing runs. NOVICES & INTERMEDIATES CAN SKI FROM THE SUMMIT -- FOR THE FIRST TIME The new quad chairlift also allows novice and intermediate skiers to ski from the summit for the first time. Novices can now enjoy the panoramic views and ski along the 4000 ft. ridge amongst rime-frosted conifers before descending to the base via the 3.1 mile America and Hudson Highway trails. Intermediates can ski Tri-Color and Green Weaver, a one mile loop, back to the Kennebago Chair. 4 NEW TRAILS Black Beauty, Frost Bite and Artula (black diamond) were added off the new Kennebago Quad Chair. Hornberg (green circle) is a new easier trail in the South Branch beginner/family area which also provides access to ski-in ski-out trails for the South Branch and Mountain Brook condominiums. -MOREe- 7 Black Diamond? Black Beauty (new) Frost Bite (new) Artula (new) Warden?s Worry Tight Line Supervisor Peachy?s Peril 5 Double Black Mule Skinner Governor Intimidator (glades) Nightmare (glades) Dark Wizard (glades) Plus headwalls down from snowfields Partial view of Eas?s largest self-contained advanced skiing complex. New at Saddleback for 2008-2009 Season MORE SNOWMAKING Additional snow guns were added in various locations including Tight Line and the headwalls of Warden's Worry and Supervisor - all in the new quad area. Plus snowmaking coverage was extended to America. CENTRAL RESERVATION AND PACKAGING SYSTEM A new Inntopia Central Reservation and Packaging System will allow Saddleback to book lodging, Ski & Stay and other packages at the lodges in the town of Rangeley as well as the condominiums at the mountain. NEW RENTAL AND RETAIL SHOPS Saddleback will now operate the rental and retail shops in the base lodge that were previously operated by a lessee. This season the rental shop will have a new fleet of rental skis, boards, boots, bindings and poles. The retail shop will have a new inventory of clothing and accessories. ADDLEBACK VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES Interest in owning a condominium or private home site in Saddleback Village continues. EAST MAGALLOWAY PRIVATE HOME SITES Roads and utilities for the East Magalloway private home sites were completed during the summer with15 of the 22 lots already spoken for. These lots are located trailside to the two proposed Magalloway lifts and have spectacular views of Saddleback Lake and the Western Maine Mountains. MOUNTAIN BROOK CONDOMINIUMS The second Mountain Brook building was completed this summer. Saddleback now offers Quarter Share and Whole Ownership in three projects: Mountain Brook (1, 2,and 3 bedroom units), South Branch (1 and 2 bedroom units) and Rock Pond (3 bedroom units).   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Saddleback ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Saddleback ski area.   Ski Areas Near Saddleback ski area: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 16 miles away    2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs    43% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    27% Beginner Black Mountain, Maine , 19 miles away    1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs    45% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    15% Beginner Titcomb, Maine , 29 miles away    350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs    33% Expert & Adv.    33% Intermediate    34% Beginner Mount Abram, Maine , 30 miles away    1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    25% Beginner Sunday River, Maine , 32 miles away    2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs    33% Expert & Adv.    36% Intermediate    31% Beginner Lost Valley, Maine , 43 miles away    240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    30% Beginner Shawnee Peak, Maine , 48 miles away    1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    25% Beginner Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 55 miles away    1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    60% Intermediate    20% Beginner Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 58 miles away    1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs    34% Expert & Adv.    33% Intermediate    33% Beginner Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 59 miles away    1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    44% Intermediate    36% Beginner   Whitewater Near Saddleback ski area: Sandy River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Sandy River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill)   Trails Near Saddleback ski area: Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin , 2 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin , 10 miles away Chimney Trail, Franklin , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saddleback ski area: Evergreen Golf Club & Golf School, Rangeley , 5 miles away Sugarloaf Golf Club, Carrabassett Valley , 16 miles away Oakdale Country Club, Mexico , 20 miles away

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