Big Squaw Ski Resort Guide
Big Squaw, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 975m |
| Resort Height | 442m |
| Nearest Airport | Portland |
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Big Squaw
A popular local ski hill which has had operational difficulties due to financial viability issues in recent years. It closed for three years between 2009 and 2013 but has been kept in business by as charitable trust who re-opened the slopes on February 9, 2013 after a super storm hit the Eastern United states. Previously the area had also been the cause of controversy s its name is considered politically incorrect by Native American campaigners.
Summary
The American ski resort of Big Squaw is at an altitude of 442m.
Big Squaw has direct access to a total of 5 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Big Squaw offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Big Squaw offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Big Squaw.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Big Squaw?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 27 February, with around 7cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Big Squaw Ski Area
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
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Altitudes
Big Squaw Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 975m |
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| Lowest Piste | 442m |
| Resort Altitude (Big Squaw) | 442m |
| Max Vertical | 533m |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Big Squaw?
This ski resort is in Piscataquis, Maine, United States.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Big Squaw is Portland, 166 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are five ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Big Squaw open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Big Squaw, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Big Squaw Tourist Office for the latest.
