Sugarloaf Details and Photos

Carrabassett Valley, ME (Directions)
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Last Updated: 5/20/2012 3:07 AM

Overview

  • 34 Beginner
  • 44 Intermediate
  • 39 Advanced
  • 21 Expert
Why is it that you see that little blue triangle sticker everywhere you turn in New England, and in so many other spots around the globe? What is it that makes people fall in love with Sugarloaf?

For starters, it's the mountain. 4,237 vertical feet and 153 trails of incredible terrain, including the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing in... the East. Then there's the Village, with shops, dining, entertainment and more -- all right at the base of the mountain. Slopeside lodging, with a hotel, an inn and hundreds of condominiums all right on the mountain.

But for many, it's the people. Sugarloafers might just be the friendliest bunch you'll ever come across, and they make every trip special. This winter, come on up and see for yourself.

Sugarloaf is home to one of the most anticipated and exciting upcoming expansions, as they announce a ten year plan in 2010 (called the Sugarloaf 2020) that will include massive increases in terrain, infrastructure improvements, and just more of what makes Sugarloaf so awesome. For 2010/2011 they added 270 new acres of skiing in Brackett Basin, and for 2011/2012 they have added a new quad chairlift and 135 new acres. What this all means is that the 'loaf is nothing short of being the largest ski area east of the rockies.

Sugarloaf is a special place, and several Liftopia employees had season passes there for 4 years in college. Trust us, you should go.
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Operations

Status

Closed

Lifts Open/Total

0 of 15

Weekday Hours

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Trails Open/Total

0 of 153

Weekend Hours

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Stats & Conditions

Base Elevation

1,417 ft

24-hr Snowfall

0"

Vertical Drop

2,820 ft

Avg Base Depth

0"

Peak Elevation

2,820 ft

Photos

Sugarloaf Logo
Sugarloaf Logo
Sugarloaf Trail Map
Sugarloaf Trail Map
Sugarloaf Lift Tickets, November 10, 2011
Sugarloaf Lift Tickets, November 10, 2011
Sugarloaf Lift Tickets, November 10, 2011

Reviews & Tips (7)

It was one of the best mountains I have ever ski ied on. The powder was awsome, mogules were fantastic, steeps were out to the ski. I highly recommened this mountain to anyone who would ever dare to take such an experience they could ever imangine. Ive skied all over NH and some in Vermont, but Sugarloaf has these mountains beat by far. Try it, you just might get spoiled.
written Mar 06 2012 - 08:37 PM
 
Batman Advanced Skier
Surgerloaf is a great place to go skiing ! I was skiing with my friends sam and molly and 4 familys , and we had the BEST time I totally recomend it
written Feb 26 2012 - 03:47 PM
 
maeghan age 11 Intermediate Skier
Sugarloaf is an awesome place to ski. All ability levels can have a great time there. Check out my full mountain review at my blog A Family Skiing in Maine. http://bit.ly/uFZHnX
written Nov 26 2011 - 05:00 AM
 
MaineSkiFamily Advanced Skier
If you go to Sugarloaf, you have to ski White Nitro starting in the snowfields. It`s the longest/steepest run in Eastern North America!
written May 12 2010 - 08:11 AM
 
Michelle Randall Advanced Skier
Sugarloaf is the best in ME! Cold as hell though.
written Mar 12 2010 - 03:47 PM
 
Rob Advanced Snowboarder
This place is a bit off the beaten path, but definitely is a real "skiers" mountain. I did some racing there in college, but definitely enjoy some of the off-course terrain, especially when there is snow. It is awesome when the hike to the summit and snowfields are open, pretty adventurous opportunity. As much as most people talk about it, the Bag Burger is very much worth it when you get back to the base...
written Sep 22 2009 - 05:56 PM
 
Beth Advanced Skier
This place is awesome. After spending 3 of my seasons here (went to school in Maine), there are few true "skiers mountains" like it in the east. Lots of vert, great steeps. It is off the beaten path, but totally worth it.
written Mar 05 2009 - 05:41 PM
 
Evan Advanced Skier

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