CAMDEN - In October, locals and vacationers are all trying to squeeze the last little bit out of the end of season they can with schooner trips and lobster rolls, sure. They’re the obvious Bucket List choices, but one little activity that happens annually needs to be on everyone’s Bucket List radar and that’s the Ragged Mountain Ski Club and Camden Snow Bowl’s Sunday pancake breakfasts and chairlift rides.

The cost for the breakfast is a donation and the cost for the chairlift rides is $5 per person (a sweet deal, down $2 from last year!) For unlimited rides all day it’s $15.

Richelle Gagney, a Camden Snow Bowl employee said: “Last weekend was our first opening weekend and it was a real success. We actually had quite a few people from out of town, a lot of people coming in to see the foliage.”

Gagne said the chairlift rides are also bringing out local mountain bikers in droves.

“We have hooks on the chairs and that makes it easier for them to ride up with their bikes and come down the mountain after,” said Gagne. 

Sunday’s weather is calling for sunny skies in the low 60s–absolutely prime temperatures for the ride. If you’ve never done it before, take a picnic lunch and warm clothes. The 15 minutes slow ride up and down with the gentle rocking of the chair will be the most serene thing you’ve ever experienced. At the top of Ragged Mountain, you’ll have all of the best views (without having to work up a sweat). It may be lazy, but that’s what Sundays are for!

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com