Sunday River Opening for the 2025/26 Winter Season on November 12
Passholders get first turns tomorrow at 9AM as Sunday River start the season on Locke Mountain
Newry, ME (November 11, 2025)—Sunday River Resort will kick off its winter season tomorrow, November 12, at 9AM on Locke Mountain, serviced by the Locke Triple out of the Barker Basin.
The resort will open Wednesday for New England Passholders, Ikon Passholders, Mountain Collective, and ticket packs. Daily lift tickets will be accepted for skiing and riding beginning Thursday, November 13.
As part of its opening operations for the 2025/26 season, Sunday River Resort will begin with terrain on Locke Mountain designated as expert-level for the early season. The Barker Lodge will be open, offering guest services and food and beverage options from the base area. Shuttle service between South Ridge and Barker will also be available throughout the day for easy access to the mountain.
Behind the start of each season is a snowmaking system and team unlike any other in the East. Spanning eight peaks with 2,000 snowguns pumping 11,500 gallons of water per minute, the resort takes advantage of every cold snap from the moment temperatures drop. By combining one of the most powerful and advanced snowmaking operations in the world with a team dedicated to precision, Sunday River continues to deliver the Most Dependable Snow in New England.
“Opening day is here, and our team is fired up,” said Brian Heon, General Manager of Sunday River Resort. “With one of the most powerful snowmaking systems in the world and a team that knows how to make it happen, we’re excited to kick off another winter season and get guests back on the mountain.”
With temperatures expected to stay in snowmaking range over the next few days, the team is looking to expand terrain out in Jordan, working toward ski-in/ski-out access at The Jordan Hotel and top-to-bottom runs for early-season guests.
For further information on Sunday River and for the latest updates on the Locke Mountain Opening for the 2025/26 ski season, please visit sundayriver.com/mountain-report.
Media inquiries may be directed to Ellen Wainwright, Communications Manager for Sunday River, at ellen.wainwright@sundayriver.com or (207) 824-5218.
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