Sugarbush Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Sugarbush reviews & ratings
4.6 (20 reviews)
Ranked 15th of 155 Ski resorts
4.60 (20 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.22 (18 ratings)
Value for Money
4.00 (16 ratings)
Après Ski
4.19 (16 ratings)
Off Piste
3.94 (16 ratings)
Eating Out
4.79 (14 ratings)
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Overview

Sugarbush in Vermont is known for its diverse terrain, offering something for every type of skier. The resort spans two mountains, providing a vast area to explore with over 110 trails. Advanced skiers love the challenging terrain and glades, while beginners and intermediates have plenty of gentler options. Sugarbush also boasts a modern lift system, ensuring smooth access to the slopes. The resort's base area has a quaint New England charm, with a variety of dining and lodging options. Sugarbush's ski school is highly regarded, making it a great place for learning to ski or improving your technique. Additionally, the scenic beauty of the Mad River Valley enhances the overall experience, making it a picturesque skiing destination.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
26Beginner Runs
47Intermediate Runs
30Advanced Runs
8Expert Runs
3 milesLongest Run
581 acresSkiable Terrain
406 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
4083 feetTop
1483 feetBottom
2600 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
11Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$1699Season pass
$1491 day
Weather
197 inchesAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Burlington International Airport (BTV) 50KMs 60min drive
  • Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) 70KMs 80min drive
  • Albany International Airport (ALB) 130KMs 160min drive

Train Stations

  • Waterbury Station (Waterbury, VT) 12 / km 15m drive

Sugarbush Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.6
Ranking: 15th of 155 resorts
4.60 (20 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.87 (15 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.22 (18 ratings)
Value for Money
4.00 (16 ratings)
Après Ski
4.65 (17 ratings)
Family Friendly
4.19 (16 ratings)
Off Piste
3.94 (16 ratings)
Eating Out
4.06 (17 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.42 (19 ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.06 (17 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.53 (15 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.47 (19 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.11 (19 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.38 (8 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.79 (14 ratings)
Accommodation Options
5.00 (3 ratings)
Intermediates
4.50 (8 ratings)
Advanced
4.56 (9 ratings)
Experts

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Stephen - advanced skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Resort can be busy depending when you go but generally lift lines are moving really quick or nomexistent
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Michael - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
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Emma - advanced skier
Apr, 28 - 2024
Much less crowded than its sister resort Sunday River. Great snowblowing capabilities that keep it open longer than most and I love the cat skiing option when its open! Burnt mountain offers some great skiing that I havent really seen elsewhere. Lifts and lift lines are reasonably fast and orderly. Great variety of terrain and always fun.
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Doug - expert skier
Mar, 28 - 2024
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Marc - expert skier
Mar, 28 - 2024
Sugarbush Vt has a blend of old and new with legendary run and pure Vermont classics charm. Light to medium weekend ( other than holidays) allows you to work and ski some of the most varied terrain in New England for sure. Steeps, trees, bumps and natural terrain are for skiers and riders to endless adventure and explore!
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Paul - expert skier
Mar, 28 - 2024
Had an excellent fmaily ski vacation staying in the slope side condos. WE enjoyed fresh powder mid-week with very few other skiers. The food on site was very good and reasonably rpiced. Overall a memorable experience.
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Marie - advanced skier
Mar, 19 - 2024
Great views, comfortable place to stay just close to the slopes. Good restaurant in town. A lot of different slopes to ski and easy access from Montreal. We had great time!
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Charlie - advanced skier
Mar, 14 - 2024
Great all around resort. Awesome to swing between the two mountain areas to find a diverse range of terrain. To add to this diversity backcountry availability is great in slidebrook basin. The castle rock peak terrain is some of the most intense in bounds terrain on the east coast. Would recommend a visit.
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Nathan - intermediate skier
Mar, 13 - 2024
So many trails at sugarbush feel iconic. Stunning views, great snow for the northeast, and so much charm. Each of the two mountains, Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak, offer a full day without having seen everything. Great variety in trails and difficulty of terrain. I learned how to ski here and cant stop myself from coming back every weekend. The food and drink is expensive, but nothing worse than competitors. Ellen feels like more of a locals spot, but still offers nice places for a midday break. The Lincoln courtyard is a highlight especially when the sun is our and the fire pits are going.
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Marc - expert skier
Feb, 26 - 2024
Sugarbush Resort is one of the largest areas in New England with 111 trails and over 400 acres to discover and explore. Its in the Mad River Veterinary Service with three scariest within 4 miles of each other. Average snowfall is about 200 inches a year with about 175 days open Per season. it is part of Altera Mt Co and one of their three gems in the east its pure, big, eastern mountain skiing, and a real treat to Ski & Ride on. A+ almost all the time!
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