Maine offers several community ski days and affordable skiing options for the 2026 winter season. Highlights include heavily discounted community days at Sunday River for specific school districts, free skiing events at Black Mountain and Quarry Road Trails, and WinterKids passport days providing low-cost access to multiple mountains, such as Mt. Abram, Black Mountain, and Titcomb Mountain.
Key Community Ski Days & Programs:
- Mt. Abram in Greenwood, Maine, offers several community-focused events for the 2026 season, including inclusive uphill/backcountry touring days with Inclusive Ski Touring (Jan 18, Feb 8, Mar 1) and a
- Local Student Access Program: Thursday-Sunday. Registration open until Jan 31, 2026, for special season pass pricing for local students.
- Key Community & Special Events at Mt. Abram (2026)
- Inclusive Ski Touring (IST) Programs: Dedicated, supportive uphill skinning days focusing on community and learning.
- Jan 18: BIPOC Touring Day.
- Jan 31: Queer Intro to Backcountry.
- Feb 8: Women’s Program (supportive space for women/non-binary).
- Mar 1: Trans Program.
- WinterKids Family Day (Jan 25, 2026): Offers one free junior lift ticket, $20 junior tickets for siblings/adults, and $20 rentals for Passport Members.
- WinterKids Family Days: Offers $20 lift tickets and rentals for Passport members at various locations, including Black Mountain of Maine and Titcomb Mountain.
Sunday River Community Days: Eligible for residents/workers in MSAD 44, MSAD 17, and RSU 10. - Dates include
- Jan 4,
- Jan 25,
- Feb 1,
- March 1,
- March 15,
- and March 29, 2026, with $29 adult tickets and free, or deeply discounted, tickets for juniors.
- Sunday River: Offers Maine Resident Days every Tuesday and select Sundays.
- Black Mountain of Maine: Free ski night on Feb 25, 2026 (5pm-9pm).
- Pleasant Mountain of maine has their Monday Night Madness: Ski or ride on Monday nights from 3:30pm to 9pm for only $24.
- Sugarloaf Local 6 Pass: Discounted skiing for residents of MSAD 58, Stratton/Eustis, and Rangeley.
- Quarry Road Trails: Features a Free Ski Day with free equipment rentals, lessons, and access to the rope tow.
- State Park Winter Fun Days: Bradbury Mountain, Mount Blue, and Camden Hills State Park host events with free or low-cost skiing, snowshoeing, and activities throughout February.
Local/Affordable Hills:
- Lost Valley (Auburn): Known for being family-friendly and accessible.
- Powderhouse Hill (South Berwick): A classic, volunteer-run rope tow hill.
- Camden Snow Bowl: Offers unique, ocean-view skiing.
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