Sugarbush, USA resort riding page - World Snowboard Guide

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Freeriding

Freeriders should first make for the Lincoln Peak where you will be able to sample some major runs via the Castlerock chair. This area is mainly for riders who know the score, if you are easily frightened, forget it. However, if you are up to it then you won’t be disappointed. You can now buy a Mt. Ellen-only season’s pass for 2004/2005. The pass is designed for people who want access to big-mountain skiing and riding at a cheaper price and will give holders access to over 2,600 vertical feet of terrain, 42 trails, 6 lifts, and new gladed trails.

Freestylers

Freestylers have a new Progression Park on Mount Ellen for beginners. The pro park has moved to the Sunny D area and has it's own lift and a reasonable pipe. Around the resort there is also an abundance of natural hits for catching air off.

Pistes

The piste riders can pick and choose really what they want. The area has a cool choice of groomers. Some of the runs on Lincoln are ideal for speed.

Beginners

Beginners can take a lesson at the local ski school before trying out the easy slopes on Lincoln Peak or the North Lynx Peak

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April

Lifts

Total Lifts: 16
Chair lifts: 13
Drag lifts: 3
Max people per hour: 25,463

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 111
Total ride area: 508 acres/53 miles

Top lift: 1260
Vertical drop: 807
First lift: 452

Piste suitability

Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 45%
Black runs: 35%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
1 day $63-67
Half-day $54
5 of 6 days $285
season $899
Lift times:[No information]

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 6.6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 68%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: group 2 hours $45
private 1 hour $90 all day $340
Half-day backcountry tour $40
Snowboard Hire: board and boots $33/day
Night Riding: : No