Sugarloaf, USA
Introduction
By east coast standards, Sugarloaf is a big resort and a highly rated one that is well worth taking the time to visit. Located around two and a half hours drive time from Portland, this is a relatively easy place to get to and one could quite easily spend a week riding here on a mountain that has the only treeless summit with lift access in the east.
Another notable point is that unlike many other east coast resorts, Sugarloaf manages a longer season than many other east coast destinations as the resort is able to keep hold of its snow very well. What’s more, they back up their real snow with snowmaking facilities that cover almost 94% of the mountain. In truth this is a mountain that will mainly appeal to freeriders and carvers. The 131 well groomed and well set out runs offer some very challenging runs with the option to ride down some extreme steeps and fast double diamond black trails.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 15
Chair lifts: 13
Drag lifts: 2
Max people per hour: 21,810
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 131
Total ride area: 1400 acres
Longest run: 3.5miles (5.6km)
Top lift: 1291m
Vertical drop: 860m
First lift: 427m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 28%
Red runs: 32%
Black runs: 40%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half-day $51-53
Day Pass - $63-67
4 of 5 days $205-230
Season Pass $1259
Lift times:8.30am to 3.50pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 5.23metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 94%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
No
Snowboard Schools:
board clinics $70 inc board and pass
Snowboard Hire:
$32/day
6Days $153
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Quick Pick:
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Sugarloaf
Some good challenging terrain
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 1
Terrain park:
Yes - 1
Backcountry/off-piste:some
Tree runs:Yes
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