Good!3.7 / 5Apr 24, 2018
Charles W. advanced skier
Overall
Sugarbush is sweet, like Vermont maple syrup. Located in the beautiful Mad River Valley, this is Vermont skiing at its best, authentic. The two interconnected mountains, Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen, feature long classic meandering trails, gorgeous birch and Sugarbush glades, and spectacular views of pastoral hillsides and Camels Hump, Stowe's Mt Mansfield, Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks in the distance. Sugarbush skis like a 4,000 ac playground thanks to the two ski areas and the 2,000 ac of backcountry glades in between called Slidebrook, where you can enjoy long natural glade runs on untouched snow with or without a guide. Sugarbush proudly only grooms half their terrain, leaving much of their terrain un-groomed, un-altered and inherent - authentic Vermont.
Jay Peak
| Sugarbush Resort | Jay Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 23 % | 20 % |
| intermediate | 43 % | 40 % |
| advanced | 27 % | 40 % |
| expert | 7 % | - |
| total runs | 111 | 78 |
| ski area | 581ac | 385ac |
| summit elevation | 4,083ft | 3,968ft |
| total lifts | 16 | 9 |
| child lift ticket | $65 | Free |
| adult lift ticket | $78 | $64 |
| uncrowded | ||
| snow | ||
| back country | ||
| value for money | ||
| average total snowfall | 151″ | 226″ |
Sugarbush Resort Reviews
Charles W. Fabulous!4.2 / 5Nov 27, 2017
DODylan O.
skiing here several years as a child left wonderful memories of learning to love the mountain. Returning a few years ago with my kids has been a wonderful return and creation of a new history. My kids have gone from spending a season on the green to now exploring the entire mountain including All of the off piste adventures. We all love the... Moreadvanced skier
Very Good!4.2 / 5Nov 08, 2017
KQKen Q.
Best chain of mountains in New England! Love the classic vibe you get at Sugarbush. Castlerock is truly the best terrain in the east HANDS DOWN. Could use a bit more nightlife, but the inns and lodges in the area provide a more charming and relaxed sit by the fire vibe than most other ski towns.... Moreexpert skier
Good!3.9 / 5Nov 06, 2017
RSRyan S.
Sugarbush is probably my favorite place to ski in the East. An old school vibe with everything from manicured groomed cruisers to steeps to pant soiling chutes in the woods. For the adventurous, you can traverse the Long Trail at the Summit to get to Castle Rock; a purely natural and untouched area that will take your breath away. The town of... Moreexpert skier
Superb!5 / 5Oct 17, 2017
TMTim M.
Sugarbush has the best variety of terrain in Vermont! Amazing steeps and glades on two mountains. Castle Rock lift has some of the most challenging runs anywhere. Much better value than Stowe! Superb!5 / 5Oct 23, 2013
PPaul
Beautiful winding trails through the woods, Vermont the way it was and should still be.Superb!5 / 5Aug 27, 2013
DDrew
the 3 times i've been there have been great - the people, food, accomodations @ the sugarbush inn, and most of all the slope conditions. there are no such things as lift lines there. i snowboard so i appreciate wide, long runs and sgrbsh has plenty. i live in phila pa, and for those that frequent killington the extra 40 min drive is well worth it!Poor!2 / 5Nov 24, 2010
NNoam
only on a good yearSuperb!5 / 5Nov 12, 2009
JJohn
Trails are fun to ski, following the natural mountain terrain, steep,narrow, curves, not like other mtns that have cut all the trees down and call them trails. Plus small lift lines!!!!Superb!5 / 5Sep 13, 2009
MMeghan
Along with great terrain for more advanced riders/skiers, Sugarbush has a truly exceptional teaching staff. Their ski school is phenomonal and well worth the extra drive (from Virginia).