Mt. Abram Winter Newsletter
December 2016, #3
Mountain Operations Updates

Open for Holiday Vacation!
9am - 4pm
Dec. 23, 24, and Dec. 26 - Jan. 2
Closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas - thank you!

Lift Ticket Prices

Friday, December 23

  • Main Mountain = $39 adult/$36 youth/senior
  • Westside only = $29 all ages
Saturday, December 24 through Jan. 2 (excluding Dec. 25 Closed)
  • Main Mountain = $59 adult/$49 youth
  • Westside only = $39 all ages
Recent weather and excellent snow-making conditions have helped us to open more of the mountain. Groomed trails and conditions will be reported each morning on our website and snow hotline.  Please call 207-875-5004 for the snow report on the days of operation. 

Click here to view our Trail Status report online.

Snow-making 
on the Westside has been a priority. We are happy to announce the opening of the Westside on Dec. 23rd. Thanks for the effort by our Mountain Ops Team!

The rest of the mountain is getting attention to make sure we are maximizing our snow-making capacity and grooming trails as effectively as possible to ensure that we can open more and more terrain as we approach 2017.

Rental Shop will be open during the holiday break. 

Ski School Lessons will be available - call ahead to make sure there is space available in the session that you wish to join.

Cafeteria will be open 8AM-4PM during the holiday break.

Loose Boots Lounge will be OPEN with food & beverage services all weekend.

**Website photo & video gallery is under construction. If you are looking for current pics of the mountain, please check out Facebook @SkiMtAbram and Instagram @MtAbramSkiArea for the latest eye candy!**

LAST CALL for the Gift Card Promotion!
 
$100 Gift Card* is now available to purchase for only $80 - limited time only! 

Promotion ends December 25th*

*Gift cards cannot be used to purchase season passes, seasonal programs, mug club or seasonal lockers.

Call or stop by the office to purchase gift cards in increments of $25 or $50.  We can accommodate these requests in person or over the phone with you.

Purchase online - click here!

Loose Boots Lounge will be open this weekend. Opening at 11AM on Friday and Saturday.  Open late on Friday. Closing at 5PM on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.  CLOSED on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

Full Tap Line and Menu now available!

Weekend Special:
BBQ Ribs, cole slaw and French fries for only $11.99!

Shadagee Ramblers will be playing live music on Dec. 29, Thursday, from 6-9PM.

Planning Ahead for New Year's Eve?
 
Dec 31: Fireworks FREE at 9PM; followed by Stream Reggae band at Loose Boots Lounge from 10PM until closing time!  You will need a wristband to attend the Stream Reggae show.
$10 Cover; ages 21+ only
 
Buy tickets online or at Loose Boots Lounge!


We are scheduling more musicians & bands for this season. Details will be posted on www.mtabram.com
 
BEER NEWS!
As you all know, we love our partnership with Gritty's, a local Maine brewer. Who doesn't love enjoying après ski with a Mt Abram Ale? 

New this season, we are proud to add to our Maine brew options by offering Baxter, Sebago, Funkybow, Allagash, Downeast Cider and Smuttynose to our draft selections. 
Discounted Lift Tickets 
 

Visit Liftopia.com  for deals at Mt. Abram!

Race & Ski School Updates

Registration for programs is going on until Jan. 3

High School Race Camp is Dec. 27-30

Kick off to programs has been great and we're excited to spend the season on snow gaining skills and skiing fast! 

We would also like to thank Norway Savings Bank for the continued support of our racing venue at Mt Abram!

Adult Seasonal Lesson Program is now available!
Join us for this 8-week program for adult, intermediate and advanced, skiers and snowboarders. Breakthrough the skill levels and open up more terrain & conditions!
This program is offered as a Co-Ed or Women-only option.
  • Saturday or Sunday Morning options.  
  • Lesson starts at 9:45AM and ends at 11:15AM.
  • Program starts: Jan 21 & 22
  • Program ends: March 11 & 12
"K.A.M.P" or Kids All Mountain Program is still available!
Designed for skiers/riders who want to take their skills to the next level but without the competitions. 

By popular demand, we have a Saturday-only program!

Click here to see more about Kids All Mountain Program (KAMP)

KAMP will be back in session on Dec. 31st.


Safety Message from Ski Patrol
Driving safely
  • Clear all windows before driving.
  • Turn on headlights.
  • Lower speed 5 mph for every hazardous condition: snowing (-5), road covered (-5), poor visibility (-5), icy (-5). 
    Too slow? Get off the road.
  • Don't use cruise control.
  • Keep at least four seconds between you and the car ahead.
  • Don't pass winter road crews.
  • Listen to weather updates.
  • Plan ahead, leave earlier. 
Planning a Group Ski Day?

Contact Clay to request more information about group rates and reservations. Mt Abram offers great discounts to groups of 15 people or more. 

Corporate group? Family reunion? Celebrations? School & Recreation Programs? Scouting Groups?

Other ideas? We love groups!  Call ahead, the calendar is getting full!

Please call 207-875-5000 or email [email protected]
 
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