Sugarbush Beginner Skiing

If Sugarbush has a weakness, it is its relative lack of beginner terrain. Novice skiers will be disappointed to discover that Sugarbush does not have the type of top-to-bottom green cruiser runs offered by other Vermont resorts like Killington, Stowe or Smuggler’s Notch. Most of the resort’s beginner skiing is clustered around the base areas and at lower elevation. The beginner runs that Sugarbush does have, however, are impeccably groomed and always well-covered due to the resort’s snowmaking power and the 250″ of natural snowfall each winter.

Lincoln Peak Beginner Skiing

At Lincoln Peak, there are a handful of easier runs off the Gatehouse Express quad (Pushover or Sleeper) but many of the blue runs at Lincoln Peak are better suited to intermediates and are not advisable for beginners looking to progress.

Mount Ellen Beginner Skiing

At Mount Ellen, beginners will find slightly more beginner terrain. The best (and longest) beginner runs are those off the Green Mountain Express near the Glen House mountain restaurant. Beginners will enjoy the views from the Glen House, particularly since most of Sugarbush’s beginner terrain at lower elevation without the excellent views afforded from the upper mountain terrain. Northway to Walt’s Trail is the longest green run available on either peak.

Sugarbush Ski School

The Sugarbush ski school has a long and proud history. It was founded by legendary Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen. There is learning and beginner terrain at both Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen, though the learning terrain is located solely at the bases areas. Lessons can be arranged at both Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen base areas directly through the Sugarbush ski school.