NEW PISTON BULLY 600 WINCH CAT 
Well, we thought a photo of a beautifully groomed trail was the right image to accompany the announcement of our new arrival - but everyone's been asking for a photo of the Winch Cat itself! So here's a shot of Saddleback 's new Piston Bully 600 Winch Cat. This new Winch Cat is a faster, more powerful and more fuel-efficient machine. The 2013 SnowEast reader survey named Saddleback #1 for Gooming in the EAST. You can expect more great grooming on Saddleback this coming season.
ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT FOR
DISCOUNT PRICING ON
SADDLEBACK SEASON PASSES 
The countdown has begun. The last day to purchase your discounted Season Pass is Sunday, September 22 at our Annual Fall Festival. Your Saddleback Season Pass is the best value in New England. With no blackout dates you are free to ski or ride any day, every day! For current pricing, click here.
ANNOUNCING SADDLEBACK'S
PEAK TEACHER CONTEST
Win your teacher a PEAK Pass to Saddleback!
Each year, Saddleback has recognized Honor Students with the PEAK Pass Program (Promoting Education and Activity for Kids). Any student in grades K-12 who achieves Honor Student status through their school is eligible to purchase a Saddleback PEAK Pass for just $149.This year we are offering an opportunity for students to reward a teacher who has contributed to their academic success with a Saddleback PEAK Pass.
Thousands of students have worked hard to achieve Honor Student status and somewhere along the way a teacher helped. Tell us, in 200 words or less, why you think your teacher deserves a Saddleback Season Pass. Submit your written essay by email to peakessay@saddlebackmaine.com or mail it to Saddleback Maine, PO Box 490, Rangeley ME 04970.
Your essay must be received by October 26th. All essays will be reviewed by the Saddleback staff and five finalists will be chosen. The five selected essays will be published online on the Saddleback website, www.saddlebackmaine.com. The public will vote for the essay of their choice. Voting will take place from November 1 through 16. On November 29th, the winner will be announced. The author of the winning essay will receive a Saddleback Gift Card and the teacher featured in the essay will be given a Saddleback PEAK Pass for the 2013-14 Season.
RANGELEY TRAIL TOWN FESTIVAL IS SATURDAY ...September 14 on Pond Street, downtown Rangeley, from 10 am to 7 pm. This is a celebration honoring the Appalachian Trail and those who trod the 'Great Path' to Mt. Katahdin. Participants include MATC, Maine Huts and Trails, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, High Peaks Alliance, Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen, and Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. This event has many local sponsors and is free and open to the public. "Try to stand upwind of thru-hikers when capturing the festive moment of meeting the heroes of the AT. Don't be fooled by fakes! If you can't smell them, they haven't been on the Trail for long. Don't settle for substitutes." - from the AT Website Schedule of Events - for complete info click here. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm: Exhibits, demos, games, hands-on crafts
3:00 pm: Ice cream eating contest
4:00 to 7:00 pm: Open mike with Joe at the Haley Pond gazebo
5:00 to 7:00 pm: Bonfire and marshmallow roast
5:00 to 6:30 pm: Hiker reunion and pot luck dinner 6:30 pm: Raffle prize picks (Kicksled, backpack, hiking poles and more)
TRAIL RUN AT FALL FESTIVAL 
Saddleback is partnering with Rangeley Health and Wellness to offer a TRAIL RUN on Sunday, September 22, 2013, 9:30 AM, as part of Saddleback's Fall Festival. This challenging 4 mile run starts and finishes at the Saddleback Base Lodge with over 4,000 feet of vertical change. Age classes are Male and Female 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Pre Registration fee is $20. ($25.00 the day of the race). Pre-register online here. After your run enjoy food, drink and live music on the deck! Proceeds from the race will help support the Rangeley Health & Wellness Partnership.
FALL FESTIVAL IS COMINGCRAFTS, MUSIC, BBQ, DEMONSTRATIONS
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Fine Art Photography by Walter Mularz
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Saddleback's Fall Festival is Sunday, September 22nd, from 10-3. It's a day full of family activities and demonstrations, an arts and crafts fair and a Ski Swap. There will be toys, pumpkins and a day full of
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Fly Tying demonstrations by Sam Kenney
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activities for the kids, a delicious BBQ, live music featuring Jason Mancine on the deck and a pie-eating contest. There will be a Trail Run hosted by Rangeley Health and
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Sterling Silver Jewelry by Diana Pitkiewicz
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Wellness ... AND it's the last day to buy your Season Pass at pre-season prices. Interested in exhibiting your art or craft at the Festival? email Pam Ellis for more information.
SKI SWAP AT FALL FEST BENEFITS
RANGELEY SKI SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DROP OFF DATES AT THE BASE LODGE:
SAT, SEP 21 from 10 - 2
SUN, SEP 22 from 8-Noon
 During Saddleback's Fall Festival on Sunday, September 22nd, the Rangeley Ski Scholarship Fund will hold its first SKI SWAP. There are still two opportunities to drop off your used gear in good repair. All winter gear items are welcome; click here for complete info. RSSF supports the region's young people with scholarships for programs, instruction and equipment. This is a win-win opportunity for you to recycle your used gear, find some great bargains for you and your family, AND benefit a great local organization!
WHAT'S COMING UP IN RANGELEY...
Saturday, September 14
Rangeley Trail Town Festival, Haley Pond Park, 10 AM-7 PM
Crossroads Int'l Celtic Festival Event: St. Andrew's Gathering,
Town Park, Noon-5
Catholic Women's Club Harvest Supper 5 PM
Crossroads Int'l Celtic Festival Concert: "Lumber is King,"
Good Shepherd, 7 PM
Tuesday, September 17
Farmer's Market, South Shore Dr & Rt 4, 11 AM
"Goldilocks, Gretel & Gail," a memoir by Gail Gilroy, RPL, 6 PM
Cookout for Special Olympics, IGA Parking Lot, Time TBA
Thursday, September 19
Guides and Sportsmen's Meeting, Pot Luck, Oquossoc
Clubhouse, 5:30 PM
Sunday, September 22
Saddleback FALL FESTIVAL 10 AM-3 PM
Tuesday, September 24
Farmer's Market, South Shore Dr & Rt 4, 11 AM
"Chinese Intelligence Network" - Ron Jarvella, RPL, 6 PM
STUDENT PEAK PASSES A GREAT DEAL
 School is starting and it's time to think about keeping those grades up so you can qualify for a Saddleback PEAK Pass. Any Honor Student K-12 who makes the honor roll in the first or second quarter is eligible to purchase a Saddleback Season Pass for just $149. Click here for all the details.
NEW HIKING TRAIL LOOP STARTS AT THE BASE LODGE
These gorgeous fall days are perfect for hiking, and thanks to the High Peaks Alliance there's a new hiking loop starting at the base lodge. You'll hike to the summit of Saddleback along the Wheeler, Gray Ghost and Tricolor trails, then SW on the Appalachian Trail, NW along ITS 84/89, and then NE back to the base lodge along the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. It's a challenging 6.1 mile hike; plan on 5-6 hours to complete. Download the map here.
 BOOK YOUR
2014 WEDDING DATE NOW
Dates are already filling up for 2014! If you are thinking of getting married at Saddleback's beautiful base lodge facility, make an appointment with Wedding Coordinator JoAnne Taylor today to reserve your preferred dates. Share your vision with her, and together with the skillful Saddleback staff she will make your dreams come true. Contact JoAnne at weddingevents@saddlebackmaine.com
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