ROAR! Into Spring: Saddleback’s 2025 Annual Cardboard Box Race Goes Prehistoric!

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Dinosaur-themed cardboard box racers slide down Wheeler Slope at Saddleback Mountain during the 2025 Annual Cardboard Box Race in Rangeley, Maine, with crowds cheering under sunny spring skies.

ROAR! Into Spring: Saddleback’s 2025 Annual Cardboard Box Race Goes Prehistoric!

Writer: Gerry Caron | Mar 14, 2025 | 5 min read

Jurassic Jams & Cardboard Chaos: Saddleback’s Best Spring Tradition

Ready to stomp through the slush? On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Saddleback Mountain is turning back the clock 65 million years for the Annual Cardboard Box Race. This isn’t just a race; it’s a high-energy engineering challenge where the only tools at your disposal are cardboard, duct tape, and a wild imagination.

This year’s theme is ROAR! DINOSAURS!. We’re inviting all paleontologists-in-training to dig deep and build the most fearsome, prehistoric sliding machines to ever grace Wheeler Slope. Whether you’re piloting a towering T-Rex or a lightning-fast Pterodactyl, the goal remains the same: survive the slope and look “dino-mite” doing it!

🦖 2025 Event Schedule: A Prehistoric Party

The mountain will be buzzing with “Jurassic Jams” and high-energy racing all afternoon:

  • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: DJ Eric spins prehistoric beats on the deck. Dance, celebrate, and soak up the legendary Saddleback spring vibes.

  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Ready, Set, RACE! Watch the prehistoric parade as teams launch their cardboard contraptions down Wheeler Slope.

  • Post-Race: Awards ceremony for the most creative on-theme designs!

How to Enter the Arena: Rules & Registration

Joining the race is FREE, but you’ll need more than just grit to compete:

  • The Build Code: Your vessel must be constructed ONLY from cardboard, duct tape, paint, and decorations. No wood, metal, or hidden plastic reinforcements allowed!

  • Safety First: Helmets are mandatory for all racers.

  • Registration: Online registration and a signed waiver are required before you hit the snow.

  • Spectators: Not racing? Come for the crashes and the costumes—the “Jurassic” atmosphere on the deck is unbeatable!

🏆 Why Saddleback is the Place to Be This Spring

  • The “Dino-Mite” Prizes: We’re rewarding creativity over speed. Impress our judges with your prehistoric flair.

  • Elite Spring Skiing: With Saddleback’s high elevation, you’ll find some of the best spring snow conditions in the East.

  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: From toddlers to grandparents, everyone loves the sight of a cardboard Triceratops sliding down a mountain.

📝 Plan Your Visit

  • Location: Wheeler Slope, Saddleback Mountain

  • Address: 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970

  • Phone: (207) 864-5671

  • Official Website: Saddleback Maine

  • Parking: Free on-site parking available.

The Ultimate Sanctuary: Moose River Lookout

While you’re celebrating the spring thaw at Saddleback, find your permanent basecamp in the heart of the Highlands. Moose River Lookout in Rockwood offers an idyllic riverside escape at the base of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

  • Elite Trail Access: Direct backyard access to ITS66 for late-season snowmobiling or the first spring ATV runs.

  • Riverside Luxury: Enjoy a private dock on the Moose River—perfect for a morning cast or watching the sunrise over Mt. Kineo.

  • Highlands Adventure: Minutes from the best ice fishing and hiking in the Moosehead region.

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