---
title: "Subaru Impreza Driver Sends It Up Maine Ski Slope, Disaster Ensues"
date: "2025-03-16"
modified: "2025-03-16"
authors:
  - name: "Beverly Braga"
    job_title: "Weekend Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/beverly-braga"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/subaru-impreza-driver-sends-it-up-maine-ski-slope-disaster-ensues"
categories:
  - "Culture"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Subaru News"
tags:
  - "Subaru"
---

# Subaru Impreza Driver Sends It Up Maine Ski Slope, Disaster Ensues

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/subaru-driver-ski.jpg>)

A New England driver must've misread his [Subaru](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/subaru-news>)'s symmetrical all-wheel drive badge as skedaddle. Or rather, ski-daddle (terrible, I know) for [tracking his car down the slopes](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-toyota-gr-yaris-music-video-is-the-most-delightful-thing-youll-watch-today>). Too bad his self-built winter course wasn't on his property but instead at the very nice Sunday River ski resort in Maine. Oops.

The Oxford County Sheriff's Office announced via [Facebook](<https://www.facebook.com/oxfordcountymaine/posts/pfbid0wSFGkWKvt3BYghLpNvWsiLzccupzUHKjRupSgWbDng1jWd9FkDa4EszLntcuegv6l>) that a local Maine man allegedly crashed his Subaru Impreza through the ski lift scan gates and drove up the slope behind the South Ridge Lodge, seen on the map below, gashing "deep ruts" into the surface. The area is a convergence of novice green runs and some freestyle terrain, so not the steepest stuff. He somehow got away.

Working with the resort's security team, sheriff's deputies were able to confirm the vehicle as a 2022 [ Impreza](<https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2024-subaru-impreza-first-drive-review-specs-price-options-impressions>). The 33-year-old male suspect was also quickly identified, but he apparently has a knack for scurrying. The sheriff's office said, "Many unsuccessful attempts were made to find and arrest the suspect."

After eluding authorities for a few days, the man was eventually taken into custody and booked into the county jail without incident. He was charged with aggravated criminal mischief and violation of conditions of release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7S3IGx7GuU

Sunday River says the damage to the slopes and gates was "extensive" with estimated repair costs to exceed $45,000. The Subie didn't fare well either, exhibiting excessive body damage when found at the suspect's home.

Next time, just rent the skis. Would be less fun than [winter racing](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-911-gt1-on-ice-proves-le-mans-winners-can-go-sideways-too>), sure, but a hell of a lot cheaper and probably no jail time, too.

## Author
Born and raised in Hawaii, Beverly has been a prolific and published creative writer since her teens. As a contributor to The Drive, Beverly covers the weekend shift, blogging about all things automotive, mobility, transportation, and topics in-between. Currently a digital nomad, Beverly's only constant is her car, a second-generation Mazdaspeed3. Even though she's never in one place for too long, her hot hatch always feels like home.

### Author social links  
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