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Sugarbush Resort Guide
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Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Resort Guide
Sugarbush is a ski resort located in the Mad River Valley of Vermont, offering over 4,000 acres of terrain across two mountain areas, Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen. The resort features a diverse range of trails for all abilities, modern lift infrastructure, and a vibrant base village with dining, lodging, and après-ski options. Signature experiences include extensive glades, terrain parks, and scenic views of the Green Mountains, making it a popular destination for both families and advanced skiers. Sugarbush stands out for its blend of classic New England charm and contemporary amenities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sugarbush
Lifts
16
Skiable area
484 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(111 total)
Beginner
26
23% of terrain
Intermediate
47
42% of terrain
Advanced
30
27% of terrain
Expert
8
7% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad5
- Quad chair6
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 68% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Castlerock Pub – A favorite among Sugarbush visitors, Castlerock Pub is celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, extensive craft beer selection, and prime location at the base of Lincoln Peak, making it the go-to spot for après-ski drinks and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 213cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 177cm full-season avg
213cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~174.7 cm. That's 18% below the 5-year average (213 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (177 cm).
Sugarbush Season Snowfall
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Sugarbush Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 189cm with an average of 96 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 27% above this average (240cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 21cm | 11 days | 4cm | 12cm | 7cm |
| December | 36cm | 19 days | 16cm | 30cm | 10cm |
| January | 36cm | 19 days | 29cm | 44cm | 10cm |
| February | 36cm | 17 days | 43cm | 57cm | 12cm |
| March | 36cm | 16 days | 38cm | 56cm | 12cm |
| April | 18cm | 8 days | 12cm | 32cm | 8cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
43
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb1cm
- 3723 Feb
- 3425 Feb
March 2026
- 4221 Mar9cm
- 4123 Mar2cm
- 3922 Mar
April 2026
- 168 Apr2cm
- 157 Apr
- 1512 Apr1cm
February scored highest for Sugarbush in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sugarbush
- Where is Sugarbush?
- Sugarbush is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sugarbush?
- Sugarbush runs from a base elevation of 452 m (1,483 ft) to a summit of 1,245 m (4,085 ft), giving a vertical drop of 793 m (2,602 ft).
- How big is Sugarbush?
- Sugarbush has 484 acres (196 hectares) of skiable terrain, 111 marked runs and 16 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sugarbush?
- Sugarbush is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Sugarbush?
- Sugarbush typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sugarbush get in a typical season?
- Sugarbush averages 262 inches / 666 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
