Saddleback

Long a place with tons of potential, Maine’s Saddleback has finally hit its stride after five years in limbo.

Resort general manager says Saddleback needs the money in two weeks to secure its future.

Resort general manager says Saddleback needs the money in 2 weeks to secure its future.

We know why you haven’t been here yet: because it’s wicked friggin’ hard to get to. But Saddleback is worth the trip.

Come to escape the crowds. Stay for the snow, the Steeps, and the sweet 70s vibe.

Big-mountain skiing meets little-mountain attitude.

Fifty lucky people will be able to purchase a 10-year pass to Saddleback Mountain in honor of their 50th anniversary celebration.

Gather in the lobby with the other guests of the hotel for apres-ski festivities.

In Rangeley, Maine, check out the Saddleback Ski Lodge both before and after your day on the hill.

This born-and-bred Vermonter thought he knew a little bit about Maine. But a road trip to the ski areas in the heart of the pine tree state—Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Saddleback—made him realize just how big—and beautiful—the state really is.

This born-and-bred Vermonter thought he knew a little bit about Maine. But a road trip to the ski areas in the heart of the pine tree state—Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Saddleback—made him realize just how big—and beautiful—the state really is.

This born-and-bred Vermonter thought he knew a little bit about Maine. But a road trip to the ski areas in the heart of the pine tree state—Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Saddleback—made him realize just how big—and beautiful—the state really is.

This born-and-bred Vermonter thought he knew a little bit about Maine. But a road trip to the ski areas in the heart of the pine tree state—Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Saddleback—made him realize just how big—and beautiful—the state really is.

This born-and-bred Vermonter thought he knew a little bit about Maine. But a road trip to the ski areas in the heart of the pine tree state—Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Saddleback—made him realize just how big—and beautiful—the state really is.

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