Fort Kent Outdoor Center vs Saddleback Mountain
Fort Kent Outdoor Center and Saddleback Mountain are neighbouring resorts in Maine - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Fort Kent Outdoor Center | Saddleback Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Good |
| Intermediates | Not ideal | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Good |
Beginners
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Intermediates
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Experts
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Limited
Snow Confidence
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Budget
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Not ideal
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Fort Kent Outdoor Center | Saddleback Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 40 km | 35.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 143 m | 565 m |
| Lifts | N/A | 5 |
| Top elevation | 314 m | 1221 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~50cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €64 |
Piste
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
40 km
Saddleback Mountain
35.8 km
Vertical drop
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
143 m
Saddleback Mountain
565 m
Lifts
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
N/A
Saddleback Mountain
5
Top elevation
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
314 m
Saddleback Mountain
1221 m
Snow reliability
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
variable snow
Saddleback Mountain
variable snow
Snowiest month
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
January (~50cm)
Saddleback Mountain
No data
Day pass
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
€180
Saddleback Mountain
€64
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Fort Kent Outdoor Center if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Saddleback Mountain if...
you want better value.