Newry, western Maine
Sunday River
Sunday River has several base lodges and a broad network of mountain areas in western Maine. South Ridge concentrates beginner terrain, school services and rentals, while Barker and White Cap are different starting points. A group invitation should identify the lodge and planned session.
- South Ridge beginner and school hub
- Separate Barker and White Cap bases
- Beginner tickets cover specified lifts
Terrain and ability at Sunday River
The beginner guide recommends the easiest South Ridge runs first and cautions that a green rating does not make every route suitable for a first day. Limited beginner tickets cover specified lifts, including South Ridge and learning surfaces; confirm access before choosing an upper-mountain lunch or crossing peaks.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Lessons meet slopeside near South Ridge's learning carpets. Adult first-experience equipment pickup is in the nearby Merrill Brook building. Check the booking and current parking/shuttle information, especially if someone is staying near another base lodge.
Plan a Sunday River meetup
Meet at a named South Ridge landmark before equipment collection and plan a later break at that base. Friends starting at Barker or White Cap should arrange their own initial meeting and allow time to return to the lesson group rather than assuming all lodges are interchangeable.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Sunday River snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 2:20 PM EDT
- TonightLow 31°F
Partly Cloudy then Widespread Frost
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
- SundayHigh 61°F
Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny
Wind S 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday NightLow 45°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 65°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 0 to 10 mph
- Monday NightLow 39°F
Rain Showers
Wind NE 5 to 10 mph
- TuesdayHigh 48°F
Rain Showers
Wind SE 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 44°F
Rain Showers
Wind E 5 to 10 mph
- WednesdayHigh 54°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind NW 10 to 15 mph
- ThursdayHigh 51°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 15 mph
- Thursday NightLow 36°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
- FridayHigh 49°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
- Friday NightLow 40°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind SW 10 mph
- SaturdayHigh 49°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind NW 10 to 15 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Sunday River beginner terrain and arrival guide (opens in a new tab)
- Base lodge services (opens in a new tab)
- Beginner ticket lift limits (opens in a new tab)
Ride Sunday River with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Sunday River with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.