Sugarbush Ski Resort

Sugarbush offers one of the premier ski experiences on the East Coast. Nestled in the picturesque and charming Mad River Valley of Northern Vermont, Sugarbush is only a 3 hour drive from Boston and 5.5 hours from New York, but feels like a world away. With over 53 miles of trails on over 2,600 vertical feet and a summit elevation of over 4,000 feet, Sugarbush is big time skiing. The resort is actually comprised of two entirely separate areas (Mount Ellen and Lincoln Peak) connected by the world’s fastest express chairlift. Both areas provide skiing for all ability levels.

Lincoln Peak is considered the main base area. There you’ll find Sugarbush’s brand new base village and the legendary “Castlerock” terrain. Castlerock is an expert’s paradise. The area has no snowmaking or grooming and is served by a slow double chair. The skiing is like taking a step back in time to an era when skiing was more primitive and natural.

Located three miles down the road (or one very quick express quad ride through the Slide Brook area of the Green Mountain National Forest), you’ll find Mount Ellen. The oft-overlooked sister mountain to Lincoln Peak, Mount Ellen is slightly bigger and offers up some excellent terrain that’s not to be missed.

Sugarbush at a glance

On The Mountain

Ski Area

Sugarbush claims to be “Pure Vermont.” The folks at Sugarbush don’t lie – Sugarbush is New England skiing at its finest. While resorts to the south like Killington or Mount Snow are arguably more popular (i.e. they attract bigger crowds), those fortunate to ski at this Warren, Vermont gem aren’t complaining. Liftlines are short and the vertical is long. more...

Lift System

A reconfiguration in the mid 2000’s transformed what was a hodgepodge network of seemingly randomly located chairlifts into and excellent and modern lift system. Both base areas are served by a pair of quads. more...

Ski Schools & Guiding

Sugarbush’s ski school was founded by the legendary Stein Erikson, an Olympic Gold Medallist and the current head of the Deer Valley ski school. Sugarbush offers ski instruction for all levels of skiers, from beginner to expert. There is learning and beginner terrain at both Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen, though the learning terrain is located solely at the bases areas which might bore some beginners.
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Advanced Skiing

Arguably offering the best expert terrain east of the Rockies, Sugarbush is renowned for its expert terrain. Both Lincoln Peak and Mountain Ellen offer oodles of expert terrain that’s sure to test even the most advanced expert.
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Intermediate Skiing

Sugarbush is an excellent resort for intermediates. Intermediates can ski from the summits of both Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen. There are several pods of terrain which any intermediate will enjoy.
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