Rangeley, ME - Saddleback Maine's 2009-2010 season ended on April 11, 2010 and Saddleback staff and management were pleased at the resort's performance.
"This was a great year for Saddleback," said Warren Cook, CEO and general manager of Saddleback Maine. "In fact, this has been the best year ever. We had more guests visit Saddleback this year than any other year in our 49 years in operation."
Saddleback's revenue was up by 40 percent and skier visits were up by 15 percent over the previous year.
Cook noted several factors in the ski resort's success, including the opening of a new glade, Casablanca, which at 44 acres is the largest glade in the Northeast; improvements to the snow surface as a result of the additions to Saddleback's grooming fleet and the creation of the Saddleback PEAK (Promoting Education and Activity for Kids) Pass program, designed to encourage Maine students to perform well in school, to help curb childhood obesity, and to promote getting outside and enjoy winter sports.
Saddleback is responding to the success of the season by continuing to make improvements to the resort. Casablanca will be expanded; summer trail grooming will be performed as well as base area maintenance. A parking lot expansion will be completed and the second South Branch II Condo Building will be completed for purchase.
