Shawnee Peak Ski Area Offers Free Season Passes to Deployed Military Members and their Families
Date: August 20, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
In an effort to thank military members and their families for their sacrifices during overseas deployments, Shawnee Peak Ski Area offers free passes

Shawnee Peak Challenge Opens for Registration
Date: August 18, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
Former Special Operations Military Instructor Designed Military-Grade Obstacle Course Event in Bridgton, Maine

Shawnee Peak to Install Maine's First Loading Conveyor System on New Summit Lift
Date: June 10, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
Emmegi Conveyor Loader will increase capacity on new lift!

Summit Triple Lift to Undergo Total Transformation!
Date: May 19, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
Faster Ride, Bigger Chairs

Moonlight Charity Challenge Raises $20,000 for Camp Sunshine and Shawnee Peak Adaptive Ski Program
Date: February 9, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
$470,000 Raised since 1994

Shawnee Peak Employees & Guests Donate to Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort
Date: January 26, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
1,500 Pounds of Relief Items Donated

Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
Date: January 21, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
Drop Off Much-Needed Food & Other Items for Haiti Earthquake Victims this Weekend

Snow Predicted for Monday
Date: January 17, 2010Author: Melissa Rock
Snowfall could reach 6 Inches or more!

Big Snow this Weekend!
Date: December 29, 2009Author: Melissa Rock
Big Storm - most of the snow on Saturday Night!

Ullr Fest 09 Rescheduled for Wednesday, December 30
Date: December 29, 2009Author: Melissa Rock
Ullr Fest Outdoor Festivities have been rescheduled

Opening Day Announced!
Date: December 17, 2009Shawnee Peak Ski Area plans to open for the 2009-10 Ski Season on Friday, December 18, 2009.

Season Pass Office Announces Extended Hours of Operation
Date: December 10, 2009Shawnee Peak's Season Pass Office announces extended hours of operation through December 18, 2009.

Shawnee Peak Gets SIX Inches of New Snow!
Date: December 7, 2009A surprise snowstorm hit the inland portions of Maine Saturday night, December 5 and dropped a whopping total of six inches of new snow!

Thanksgiving Weekend Season Pass Pictures
Date: November 25, 2009In an effort to accommodate as many season pass holders as possible, Shawnee Peak's Season Pass Office will be open Friday, November 27 and Saturday,...

Season Pass Office Opens for Pictures - November 5
Date: November 6, 2009Shawnee Peak's Main Office is now open to take pictures and issue passes for the 2009-10 ski season.

Sunset Blvd - New 2,000-foot trail from the top!
Date: September 1, 2009Shawnee Peak is proud to announce the addition of an intermediate (blue square) trail from the top of the mountain! Called Sunset Blvd, the...

Shawnee Peak Provides Free Season Passes Worth $350,000
Date: May 27, 2009Passes Issued to Deployed Soldiers and their Dependents and Patients at Maine Children’s Cancer ProgramBridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak...

Final Weekend of the Season
Date: March 28, 2009The final weekend of the season is here! Shawnee Peak's final day for skiing will be Sunday, March 29, 2009.Ski 8:30am-5pm on Saturday, March...

Another Major Storm Coming Monday!
Date: February 26, 2009Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is bracing for another winter storm, arriving Monday, March 2. Updated forecasts are now calling for another foot of...

Sunday Snow On The Way - Updated 2/22
Date: February 20, 2009Bridgton, ME - Another major snowstorm is set to drop 15-20" of snow at Shawnee Peak this Sunday, February 23!Shawnee Peak has already received 13...

Big Snow on the Way Wednesday Night into Thursday!
Date: February 17, 2009Bridgton, ME - Another whopper of a storm is on the way for the middle of the President's Holiday Vacation week!Forecasters are calling for up to a...

Racing With the Moon Canceled for January 28
Date: January 28, 2009Shawnee Peak Announces that the 10-week Racing With the Moon Corporate Race Series has been canceled for Wednesday, January 28. Call Josh...

3rd Annual Elvis On the Mountain
Date: January 5, 20093rd Annual Elvis On The Mountain Day – January 10, 2009Bridgton, ME - Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 74th Birthday Weekend at...

Red Cross Blood Drive at Shawnee Peak
Date: January 5, 2009For Immediate ReleaseContact: Melissa Rock Director of Marketing and...

Shawnee Peak Announces 1am Skiing on Saturday!
Date: December 31, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine is celebrating 20 Years of Night skiing this Saturday Night, January 3 with skiing and riding...

Christmas Week Hours of Operation
Date: December 27, 2008 Friday, December 26 - 8:30am-10pm Saturday, December 27 - 8:30am-10pm Sunday, December 28 - 8:30am-4:30pm Monday, December 29 -...

Shawnee Peak Announces Night Skiing Schedule through Christmas
Date: December 10, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak will open for night skiing on December 19, 2008. Skiers and riders will enjoy skiing until 9pm on Friday, Dec 19;...

Snowmaking Started Friday, December 5, 2008
Date: December 6, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area began snowmaking operations on Friday evening, December 5, 2008 for the 2008-09 ski season."This is the first...

Tin Mountain Canned Food Drive
Date: December 4, 2008Brigton, ME - Ski for less and help the needy on Sunday, December 14 and Friday, December 19! Bring 3 canned food or non-perishable food items...

Season Pass Office Opens for Pictures - December 4
Date: November 25, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak's season pass office will open for pictures on Thursday, December 4 at 8:30am. Pre-season office hours will be:...

Anticipated Opening Day - December 13
Date: November 25, 2008Bridgton, ME - With great nighttime snowmaking temperatures coming during the Thanksgiving weekend, plus a surprise 6" snowstorm on Tuesday, Nov 25,...

Seven Days Of Savings - Money-saving Ticket Deals at Shawnee Peak
Date: October 30, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area is dedicated to making skiing and riding affordable for families of all sizes and budgets. This year,...

5th Year in a Row - Free Skiing at Shawnee Peak for Families of Military Personnel Stationed Overseas!
Date: October 28, 2008In an effort to support the family members of brave servicemen and women stationed overseas, Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine, will offer,...

Shawnee Peak Announces Environmental Initiatives for 2008-09
Date: September 26, 2008Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak continues to lead the way for the ski industry in terms of environmental stewardship. This year, Shawnee Peak has...

2008-09 Shawnee Peak Special Events Calendar Announced!
Date: September 25, 2008Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak Ski Area is proud to announce its jam-packed Special Events Calendar for the 2008-09 ski season.December 200812/13...

Shawnee Peak Announces What’s New for 2008-09
Date: September 18, 2008Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak is proud to announce a host of capital improvements, program enhancements and community/environmental initiatives...

Shawnee Peak Announces NEW Great Room Base Lodge Expansion
Date: August 1, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine is building the largest Base Lodge Expansion in the mountain's history. Adding nearly...

Shawnee Peak Donates $15,000 to Maine Children's Cancer Program
Date: June 3, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area wrapped up an incredibly successful inaugural season as a major partner with the Maine Children’s Cancer...

Shawnee Peak Will be Open April 5 & 6!
Date: March 29, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is extending its season for one more weekend - April 5 & 6! Due to an overwhelming response to an online ticket...

Friday Night Tickets - Just $20!
Date: March 20, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is offering $20 lift tickets for all ages on Friday Night, March 21! Night ticket hours: 4-9pmWith all the new snow,...

Specially-priced lift tickets on Saturday, March 8
Date: March 8, 2008Due to an expected wet and windy weather pattern moving in Saturday afternoon, Shawnee Peak will close early on Saturday, March 8As a result, Shawnee...

100% Of The Mountain Open!
Date: February 22, 2008Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is proud to announce that 100% of the mountain is open! With 42 inches of snow in February and 155 inches this...

Red Cross Blood Drive at Shawnee Peak on March 2
Date: February 20, 2008Bridgton, ME – In an effort to assist the American Red Cross in its continued need for blood, Shawnee Peak Ski Area will host a day-long blood...

Holiday Pricing and Hours start Friday, February 15
Date: February 10, 2008Expanded Hours and Holiday pricing apply for the following dates: Friday, February 15 through Saturday, February 23.Holiday rates apply all week. The...

Ski & Stay in the East Slope Condos from just $37.50pp/pn!
Date: January 24, 2008Shawnee Peak Ski Area announces a full slopeside condominium rental pool, featuring the brand new East Slope Condos!

Snowmaking on 20 Trails During the MLK Weekend!
Date: January 22, 2008Shawnee Peak snowmakers took advantage of great snowmaking temperatures Sunday and Monday, January 20 & 21, to add to snow depths on 20 trails!

Sunday Morning Women's Ski Clinic Expanded
Date: January 14, 2008Shawnee Peak Ski Area has already expanded its new program, just for women.

Snow Day at Shawnee Peak!
Date: January 13, 2008Once again, Shawnee Peak is in the eye of the next snowstorm!

Celebrate 70 Years of Skiing and Riding! $19.38 Tickets Announced for Wednesday, January 23rd
Date: January 9, 2008On January 23, 1938, the first lift ran on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine.

On-Site Massage at Shawnee Peak Every Friday!
Date: January 8, 2008Bridgton, Maine—Shawnee Peak has commissioned Muffett Crowell, LMT (licensed massage therapist) with a certificate in sports massage and member...

Salomon Ski Demo at Shawnee Peak - January 3, 2008
Date: January 2, 2008Salomon Ski Company will be at Shawnee Peak for a consumer demo day from 9:30am-1:30pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008.

73 Inches of Snow in December!
Date: January 1, 2008Count it up! Shawnee Peak received 73 Inches of natural snow in the month of December 2007.

Elvis On the Mountain! Saturday, January 5, 2008
Date: December 31, 2007Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 73rd Birthday Weekend at Shawnee Peak on Saturday January 5, 2008!

Shawnee Peak Donates $15,000 to Maine Children's Cancer Program
Date: December 30, 2007Chet Homer, owner of Shawnee Peak Ski Area, presented Jim Bouchard, development director for Maine Children's Cancer program, with a $15,000 check.

Holiday Pricing and Hours start Wednesday, December 26
Date: December 25, 2007Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak announces extended hours of operation and special holiday pricing for the time period, which includes Wednesday, December...

Night Skiing Begins December 26!
Date: December 22, 2007Shawnee Peak Ski area will open for continual night operation on Wednesday, December 26.

East Chair Opens - Earliest Opening Ever!
Date: December 20, 2007The Sunnyside Triple (commonly known as the East Chair) is open for the season!

Heaviest Snowfall Totals Expected in Bridgton
Date: December 19, 2007Bridgton, ME - According to forecasters at The Weather Channel, Shawnee Peak Ski Area, in Bridgton, ME, will receive top snowfall totals from the...

One Night Only Night Skiing Before Christmas
Date: December 13, 2007Shawnee Peak announces night skiing for

Shawnee Peak Opening Saturday, December 8!
Date: December 7, 2007Bridgton, ME - After more than a week of 24-hour per day snowmaking and 12-16 inches of new natural snow on Monday, Shawnee Peak Ski Area in...

Snowfall Totals 12-16 Inches at Shawnee Peak!
Date: December 4, 2007Shawnee Peak's winter season started with a whopper of a snow storm!

Shawnee Peak Announces Operation Schedule through December 24
Date: December 3, 2007Shawnee Peak early-season operation days have been tentatively announced.

Major Snowfall on the Way
Date: December 2, 2007Shawnee Peak Ski Area is expecting the first major snowfall of the season

Snowmaking Starts - Opening Day Planned
Date: December 1, 2007Shawnee Peak greeted December with more than 60 snowmaking guns, which started blasting the white stuff early Saturday morning at Shawnee Peak!

Shawnee Peak History Lesson - 70 Years of Skiing and Riding!
Date: November 5, 2007This season, Shawnee Peak, originally known as Pleasant Mountain, will celebrate 70 years of skiing and riding.

Shawnee Peak Announces a Host of Environmental Initiatives for the 2007-08 Ski Season
Date: November 2, 2007Shawnee Peak continues to lead the way for the ski industry in terms of environmental stewardship.

Shawnee Peak Announces What’s New for 2007-08
Date: September 28, 2007Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak is proud to announce a host of capital improvements, program enhancements and community/environmental initiatives...

Shawnee Peak Announces "Kids Skiing for Kids" Program
Date: September 26, 2007Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is celebrating its 70th year of skiing and riding this upcoming season. To honor their mission of providing healthy...

SHAWNEE PEAK: FIRST PRIVATELY HELD SKI AREA TO OFFSET 100% CARBON EMISSIONS
Date: September 4, 2007Shawnee Peak Ski Area is celebrating its 70th year this season.

Shawnee Peak Accepts the Red Cross Real Hero Award
Date: April 17, 2007Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area accepted the Red Cross Real Hero award for Environmental Service and Outreach at the 9th Annual Award Ceremony...

Shawnee Peak Donates 10% of Revenue to Non-Profit Organizations
Date: April 11, 2007Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area, in the spirit of “giving back” to its community, created Non Profit Thursdays for the 2006-07 ski...

Marys Firemen Race for a Cure Raises $23,000!
Date: March 12, 2007Saturday, March 10th, Firemen and their families converged on Shawnee Peak to race in one of the most unique events on snow! The 4th Annual Mary's...

12th Annual Moonlight Charity Challenge
Date: January 26, 2007Chet and Shirley Homer, owners of Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, Maine, are proud to announce that Moonlight Charity Challenge will return for its 12th...

Shawnee Peak Announces Non-Profit Days!
Date: January 14, 2007Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is proud to announce that every Thursday during the 2006-07 ski season, 10% of all lift ticket revenue will be donated to...

Ski resorts fight global warming through wind energy purchases
Date: October 27, 2006Reprinted from SFGate.com - the official web site of the San Francisco Chronicle (10-27) 04:00 PDT Norden, Nevada County -- For the ski industry,...

Ski Areas Purchase Green Energy to KEEP WINTER COOL
Date: October 17, 2006As part of the snowsports industry's "Keep Winter Cool" program to combat global warming, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has encouraged...

Shawnee Peak First Ski Area in Maine to be 100% Wind Powered! Qualifies as EPA Green Power Leader
Date: September 14, 2006Shawnee Peak today announced its decision to power its entire operation with clean, renewable energy.

We are proud to be an active member on the Corporate Conservation Council of Maine see our Environmental Initiatives


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