May 31^st, 2017

Bigrock Mountain in Mars Hill Announces Major Gift

Presque Isle Native, Mary Barton Smith Launches

Bigrock Capital Campaign with a $350,000 Gift

Mars Hill, Me Bigrock Mountain Alpine Ski Area announced today a major gift from Mary Barton Smith to kick off its capital campaign.  Mrs. Smith has shown a consistent commitment in much of her philanthropy to the health and wellness of all ages of Maine’s population.  Her investments in the Rodney Smith Center for Fitness and Occupational Wellness, The Outdoor Sports Institute, The Presque Isle Community Center and now Bigrock Mountain, reflect that commitment.

Bigrock was founded in 1961 and at 980 vertical feet, is the tallest ski area in northern Maine and the Maritimes.  With 35 trails and pricing designed to make the mountain affordable for everyone, it is one of the best skiing values in New England.  Bigrock operates as a 501C3 non-profit and is led by a volunteer board, with a mission to make skiing as a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle accessible to all.

“Northern Maine has long snowy winters, and to lead healthy lives people of all ages need affordable access to outdoor winter recreation,” said Mrs. Smith.  “I’m excited to start the Bigrock Capital Fund and hope others will join the effort to make this important community resource available for future generations”

“Mary’s gift will have a profound and lasting impact on our mountain and the people we serve,” said Darrell McCrum, Chairman of the Bigrock board.  “We will immediately start reaching out to those we hope will be inspired by Mary to join our campaign”

The Bigrock Capital Fund will address critical needs for the mountain- purchasing equipment and funding the infrastructure projects vital for the mountain’s sustained operation and growth.

To learn more about Bigrock Mountain visit www.bigrockmaine.com

BIG ROCK WILL BE CLOSED TODAY

OPEN SUNDAY FOR SKING 9:00-4:00

THE GROOMING CREW WILL WORK AT GETTING THE COMET IN SHAPE AND DIG A POND FOR SLUSH RUSH TOMORROW SUNDAY 4/9

THERE WILL BE A BBQ ON THE DECK SERVING BURGERS AND DOGS.

COME ON OUT AND ENJOY THE LAST DAY OF SKIING FOR THE SEASON,  TRY TO SKIM THE POND IF YOU DARE!!!  OR JUST HANG OUT AND TAKE IN SOME SUN

OPEN SUNDAY FOR SKIING 9:00-4:00

SPRING SKIING AND WARM TEMPS ARE HERE AND THE SNOW WON'T LAST LONG SO DON'T MISS OUT!!

BIGROCKS SLUSH RUSH WEEKEND     OPEN FOR SKIING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY THIS WEEK

4/7 FRIDAY          LAST WING NIGHT OF THE SEASON!!!    COME ENJOY MUSIC IN THE PUB WITH HEATH AND YOUR FRIENDS, WINGS AND PIZZA.

4/8 SATURDAY  OPEN 9-4 SKIING                BBQ ON THE DECK                 TUBING CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

4/9 SUNDAY      OPEN 9-4 SKIING                BBQ ON THE DECK                  TUBING CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

4/15 SATURDAY  9-FINISHED                        SNOWMOBILE HILLCLIMB ON THE COMET 

MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED NEXT WEEK FOR THE HILL CLIMB

SPRING SKIING IS HERE!!!

GREAT TEMPS AND GREAT SNOW =FUN IN THE SUN

FRIDAY             12:00-8:00

SATURDAY      9:00-4:00

SUNDAY           9:00-4:00

BIGROCK STILL HAS GREAT COVERAGE, COOL TEMPS AT NIGHT IS HELPING US STRETCH THE SPRING SKIING

HOURS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY       12:00-8:00          wicked chep wednesday $5 tickets and $10 rentals all day

THURSDAY           12:00-8:00          wing night in the pub

FRIDAY                   12:00-8:00         music in pub

SATURDAY            9:00-4:00           tubing 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00

SUNDAY                9:00-4:00           tubing 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00

GREAT CONDITIONS,  WELL GROOMED TRAILS, FANTASTIC CONDITIONS!!

HOURS OF OPERATION

SATURDAY  9:00-4:00                                           TUBING 9:00-12:00 AND 1:00-4:00

SUNDAY      9:00-4:00                                           TUBING 9:00-12:00 AND 1:00-4:00

BIGROCK OPEN FROM 9:00-4:00 TODAY

BRRRR!!!! DRESS WARM TODAY, THIS SKIING IS GOING TO BE GREAT TODAY

HOURS OF OPERATION

SATURDAY 9:00-4:00                                    TUBING 9:00-12:00 AND 1:00-4:00

SUNDAY     9:00-4:00                                    TUBING 9:00-12:00 AND 1:00-4:00

 OPEN TODAY 9:00-8:00 pm                TUBING CLOSED TODAY

MUSIC IN THE PUB TONIGHT ITH BRIAN MOSHER

SATURDAY 9:00-4:00              TUBING 9:00-12:00 AND 1:00-4:00

SUNDAY     9:00-4:00              TUBING 9:00-12:00 AND 1:00-4:00

BIGROCK WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00AM-8:00 PM TODAY FOR SKIING    TUBING WILL BE CLOSED TODAY

WE HAVE SPRING SNOW CONDITIONS "GRANULAR" THE COMET AND TRIPLE CHAIR WAS GROOMED LAST NIGHT

WING NIGHT IN THE PUB WILL BE OVER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!! DON'T MISS OUT TONIGHT FROM 5:00-8:00

HOURS OF OPERATION THIS WEEK

THURSDAY 9:00-8:00                 TUBING CLOSED                   WING NIGHT IN THE PUB 5-8

FRIDAY        9:00-8:00                 TUBING CLOSED                   MUSIC IN THE PUB WITH BRIAN MOSHER AT 6:00PM

SATURDAY 9:00-4:00                 TUBING 9-12&1-4

SUNDAY     9:00-4:00                  TUBING 9-12&1-4