BETHEL, ME ??” January will be a busy month for Sunday River Ski Resort with a number of events and various competitions.

Chevy Truck SuperSeries: Jan. 3-6.

Kids Ski Free/Children’s Festival: Jan. 9-14
Children receive free skiing and lodging, clinics and rentals and the package also includes half-price daycare. Activities scheduled for the week include photograph with Sunday River Snow Monsters, welcome reception, entertainment, children’s races and much more. For the parents, packages start at $89 per person, per night with a 3-night minimum stay. Prices are based on two adults staying at a studio condominium. Kids ages 4-12 stay for free and receive free Perfect Kids clinics and rentals each day. Dial 800-543-2754 or visit www.sundayriver.com for more information.

Eastern Championships Freestyle Meet (halfpipe, big air, moguls, dual moguls): Jan. 8-10
Men and women Eastern Freestyle competitors. Must be USSA and Eastern Freestyle members to compete. Free for spectators. To register, call 207-824-5261.

Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge: Jan. 12
Ski/snowboard race with the Vertical Victory Party and a raffle to follow at the Barker Base Area. The event is free with a Sunday River lift ticket or season pass. Registration is 8 – 11am at Barker and the race is 11am to 1 pm on the Race Arena on Monday Mourning.