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« Media CenterSunday River Opens New $2.2 Million Spruce Peak Triple Chairlift
Hundreds line up to ride new chairlift.
December 1, 2017Newry, Maine (December 2, 2017)-For Jeff Olivier from Scarborough, Maine, pulling an all-nighter to get to Sunday River at 4:30 a.m. in hopes of securing the first chair on the new Spruce Peak Triple was a no-brainer.
Read More250 Skiing and Snowboarding Santas to take to the Slopes of Sunday River
All in the name of ho-ho-holiday cheer and charity
November 27, 2017Two-hundred and fifty skiing and snowboarding Santas will take to Maine's slopes in the name of charity during the 18th annual Santa Sunday event at Sunday River Resort on Sunday, December 3, 2017.
Read MoreSunday River Welcomes Winter Back with 2017-18 Opening Day
Maine resort opens for skiing and snowboarding
November 11, 2017After five days of solid snowmaking, Sunday River Resort was able to open for the 2017-18 season this morning at 8 and will remain open seven days a week from here on out.
Resort Kick Starts Winter Season with More Snowmaking and New Early Season Pass Product
New pass provides skiers and rider with unlimited access to Sunday River from its opening day through December 24, 2017
October 17, 2017Sunday River Resort made snow this morning, conveniently timed with the launch of its new early season pass product, the Kickstarter Pass.
Read MoreVirginia Couple Wins North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River Resort
Jake and Kirsten Barney of Lexington, Virginia win championship title, 12 cases of beer, and $630 in cash
October 7, 2017Redemption was the name of the game at today's 18th annual North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River Resort.
Read MoreSunday River Resort Cools Off Recent Heat Wave with Snowmaking Test
Annual fall snowmaking test complete. All systems go!
September 29, 2017After several days of record high temperatures in the Western Mountains of Maine, Sunday River Resort jumped at the chance to cool things off with its annual September snowmaking test.
Read MoreNational Wife Carrying Championship Returns to Maine
2017 North American Wife Carrying Championship to take place Saturday, October 7
September 15, 2017To have and to hold, from this day forward.
Read MoreNew Maine Brew Fest on Tap at Sunday River Resort
More than 20 Maine breweries participating in new festival at Sunday River Resort September 8-10, 2017
August 30, 2017With the Mountains of Western Maine as its backdrop, the weekend-long event will also feature a Full Moon Beer Dinner at the resort's mid-mountain Peak Lodge, an oyster-tasting event, the inaugural Sunday River Disc Golf Tournament, and a Kegs 'n' Eggs Brunch finale hosted by the Sunday River Brewing Company.
Read MoreOysterBrew Joins First-Ever Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River Resort
Top Maine Oyster Farmers “hop” on Maine Brew Fest to highlight their product through a unique pairing experience
August 7, 2017 Read MoreResort Readies for Eighth Annual Tough Mountain Challenge
Four-thousand pre-registered racers to take on 21 obstacles spread across four miles of Sunday River Resort’s toughest alpine terrain
July 26, 2017Four-thousand pre-registered competitors will likely ask themselves the same question before crossing the start line at Sunday River Resort's annual Tough Mountain Challenge this Saturday: "Did I train hard enough?"
Resort's Summer Mountain Park Opens on Thursday, June 29
E-bike rentals, additional hiking terrain, and an 18-hole alpine disc golf course top list of what’s new
June 20, 2017Sunday River Resort will celebrate summertime in the Western Mountains of Maine with the opening of its Mountain Park on Thursday, June 29, 2017.
Sunday River Resort to Host Two Maine Brew Fest Events
First of two festivals will feature as many as 50 Maine craft beers, a disc golf tournament on the resort’s new 18-hole alpine course, and a Full Moon Beer Dinner at resort’s mid-mountain lodge
May 15, 2017Sunday River Resort will host not one but two Maine Brew Fests, and will kick off its first festival with a full moon beer dinner, as many as 50 craft beers from around the state, and a disc golf tournament on the resort's new 18-hole alpine course.
Sunday River Resort to Begin Installation of New Spruce Peak Triple Chairlift Next Month
New $2.1 million dollar chairlift slated for completion by start of resort's 2017/18 winter season
April 18, 2017 Read MoreSpring Festival Brings the Beach to the Slopes of Maine's Sunday River Resort
Annual spring event on March 31-April 1 celebrates warmer weather with new Friday night rave, live music, a margarita mix-off, and the return of the resort's annual Slip 'n' Flip Competition
March 23, 2017Sunday River's annual Spring Festival on March 31-April 1 celebrates warmer weather with new Friday night rave, live music, a margarita mix-off, and the return of the resort's annual Slip 'n' Flip Competition
Read MoreBethel Fire Department Wins 27th Annual Firefighters' Race at Sunday River Resort
Proceeds from the Eat the Heat Chili Cook-Off and Masters of the Hose Race will be donated to the Sunday River Community Fund.
March 19, 2017 Read MoreHow to Rock Spring Après-Ski at Sunday River
Three free slopeside concerts at Maine ski resort set for March 18, March 25, and April 8
March 14, 2017Après-ski done right is a true art form, which is why Sunday River has enlisted the best local artists for its third annual Spring Après Concert Series.
Read MoreHow to Rock Spring Après-Ski at Sunday River
Three free slopeside concerts at Maine ski resort set for March 18, March 25, and April 8.
March 9, 2017 Read MoreSki free this spring at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Loon with purchase of a 17/18 New England Pass
Spring season pass launch starting March 6, 2017 will include a new five-day flash sale for absolute lowest pricing, a new resort-specific millennial season pass, a buy now/ski now option and a payment plan option
March 1, 2017 Read MoreRecord February Snowfall at Sunday River and Sugarloaf
February = "Febru-buried" as skiers and snowboarders benefit from over 5 feet of snow just prior to Presidents' Vacation Week
February 16, 2017 Read MoreSunday River Resort Receives 23 Inches of New Snow in 24 Hours
Resort’s season to date snowfall already twice as much as same time last year
February 13, 2017In the past 24 hours, Sunday River Resort has amassed 23 inches of new snow. This total is in addition to the 24 inches of snow the resort has seen since the start of February.
Second Annual Chef Summit Returns to the Slopes of Sunday River this Saturday
Day-of menu includes pancake cook-off and tasting events
January 24, 2017Culinary event connects skiers and riders with nationally recognized chefs and mixologists
Read MoreGLBTQ Skiers Hit the Slopes of Sunday River February 3-5, 2017
Ski resort’s 7th annual White Out Weekend includes new events and activities as well as lift ticket and lodging packages starting at $159
January 18, 2017Ski resort's 7th annual White Out Weekend includes new events and activities as well as lift ticket and lodging packages starting at $159
Pour Some Sugar On It: Chef Summit Returns With Pancake Cook Off
New Chef Summit breakfast event at Sunday River Resort will redefine the common pancake
January 9, 2017Chef Summit returns to Sunday River with new Wild Blueberry Pancake Cook Off on Saturday, Jan. 28 during national blueberry pancake day.
Read MoreFamilies Save with Children’s Festival Week, January 9–13, 2017
Kids ski, stay, learn, and rent equipment for free when their guardian books three or more nights starting at $109 per person
January 2, 2017Kids ski, stay, learn, and rent equipment for free during Sunday River's Children's Festival Week when their guardian books three or more nights.
Read More180 Skiing and Snowboarding Santas Spread Cheer on the Slopes of Sunday River Resort
Skiing Saint Nicks raise $2,845 during 17th annual Santa Sunday
December 4, 2016180 Skiing and Snowboarding Santas Raise $2,845 for Community Fund at Sunday River Resort During 2016 Santa Sunday.
Read MoreFoodies to Flock to the Slopes of Sunday River Resort
The Chef Summit culinary event returns to the slopes January 28
December 1, 2016Second annual Chef Summit to take place at Sunday River Resort on January 28, 2017 and include a chef tasting event and pancake cook-off.
Read MoreForget the Sleigh: 250 Santas Will Take to the Slopes of Sunday River Resort on Dec. 4, 2016
Skiing and snowboarding Kris Kringles to raise money for charity during Sunday River Resort’s 17th annual Santa Sunday
November 29, 2016250 Santas Will Take to the Slopes of Sunday River Resort on Dec. 4, 2016, for 17th annual Santa Sunday.
Read MoreGo From Online to On-Mountain with Sunday River’s Cyber Monday Deal
Ski resort offers one-day lodging sale on rooms at its Snow Cap Inn
November 25, 2016Sunday River Resort offers one-day lodging sale on rooms at its Snow Cap Inn during 2016 Cyber Monday
Read MoreVideo and Photo Alert: Maine is Open for Skiing and Snowboarding
Maine’s Sunday River Resort Welcomes Skiers and Snowboarders to Its Slopes for 2016-17 Opening Day
November 23, 2016Thanksgiving came early for those skiers and snowboarders able to make it to today's Opening Day at Sunday River Resort.
Read More2016-17 Opening Day is Here!
Maine resort opens for skiing and snowboarding tomorrow, Nov. 23, 2016
November 22, 2016Thanks to a mix of natural and manmade snow, Sunday River Resort will open for skiing and snowboarding tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23, 2016.