Sunday River Ski Map
Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine
Painted in 2002
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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The Man Behind The Maps Book
Sunday River Ski Area
There’s more to Maine than moose and lobsters, as anyone who has skied Sunday River can attest. In fact, Sunday River is one of the biggest ski resorts on the East Coast, with over 800 acres of skiable terrain, and 155 inches of natural snowfall every year. That combination makes Sunday River a tempting destination for anyone looking to get away to a ski resort for the weekend, or even longer. And Sunday River makes the most of that terrain with fourteen lifts, including a hybrid “chondola” that combines a chairlift and gondola. These lifts serve eight distinct peaks, each with its own terrain and personality.
James Niehues captured the magic of Sunday River in this ski map in 2002. While a bare-bones diagram of runs might be enough to help people navigate the mountain, Niehues went further, bending his artistic talents to capture the personality and beauty of this resort. His love for the mountains shows through in his work, and this map is a great representation of what makes Sunday River so wonderful.
Location: Newry, Maine, United States
Coordinates: 44°28′10″N 70°51′40″W
Top elevation: 3,140 ft (960 m)
Base elevation: 800 ft (240 m)
Skiable area: 870 acres (350 ha)
Runs: 135
Longest run: 3 mi (4.8 km)
Lift system: 15 (14 chairs): • 1 Chondola • 4 High-Speed Quads • 5 Quads • 3 Triples • 1 Double • 1 Surface Lifts
Snowfall: 155 inches (390 cm) per year
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
It is then printed using museum quality reproduction on archival paper using the latest giclee ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.