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7.24.07
Skiing? In July?
Well, you're not going to be shredding anytime soon. But the
world of snow is beginning to stir.
The Meat’s Almost
Done
The Northeast’s gnarliest creators of ski porn are busy putting the
finishing touches on their newest project. The trailer for the
Meathead Films flick
Wanderland is due out any day. It chronicles the adventures of the
Vermont-based Meatheads as they skied New York’s Tug Hill Plateau and
the Long Range Mountains in Newfoundland, Canada last winter. They’re
also busy revamping their
website, giving it a new
look plus new features such as a weekly podcast and public commentary
and input.
Saddleback Make-Over
Saddleback Ski Area in
Rangeley, Maine, recently received the thumbs-up from the state’s Land
Use Regulation Commission to move forward on a 10-year plan to develop a
four-season resort village and to build nine new lifts and associated
trails, snowmaking and skier facilities. Saddleback reps say they will
craft an environmentally conscious recreational resort. Saddleback owns
8,000 acres of mountains and lakes, and, according to Saddleback reps,
most of that will remain untouched wilderness. The first phase of the
development plan includes construction of the Magalloway lift and trail
network; new trails in the high-elevation False Peak advanced area; an
amenities center with indoor pool, spa and fitness center; tubing park;
and tennis courts. Trailside lodging will be expanded. Further phases of
development at Saddleback include continued real estate offerings, two
inns, a hotel, village amenities, additional lift and trail systems and
two-day lodges. Snowmaking will expand with trail development.
On Sale Now
Maine’s two largest ski and snowboard resorts
—
Sunday River and
Sugarloaf/USA
— are
offering a combined season pass for the upcoming winter. The new Maine
Pass will go on sale on or before Wednesday, August 15, according to
resort reps. The Maine Pass is a tiered season pass with three levels.
The Bronze Maine Pass is $299 and is an all ages pass valid midweek
non-holiday. The Silver Maine Pass is $499 and is an all ages pass valid
seven days a week with 12 blackout dates on holidays and select
Saturdays. The Gold Maine Pass is valid every day of the season and
ranges from $399 for seniors to $799 for adults. The full list of
products and prices is available at
www.sundayriver.com and
www.sugarloaf.com. Current early purchase rates are in effect until
the fall deadline of October 15, at which point rates on all products
will increase. Maine Student Passes are also being offered beginning by
August 15. College Student Season Passes will be announced at a later
date.
-D.M.
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