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Sugarloaf Resort Guide
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Resort Guide
Sugarloaf is a major ski resort located in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, offering the largest skiable area in the East with over 1,200 acres and the only lift-serviced above-treeline skiing in the region. The resort features a variety of terrain for all abilities, a vibrant base village, and amenities including lodging, dining, and a sports and fitness center. Signature experiences include the Snowfields, extensive Nordic trails, and year-round activities, making Sugarloaf a prominent destination for both alpine and cross-country skiing.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sugarloaf
Lifts
15
Skiable area
1360 ac
Longest run
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner23% of terrain
- Intermediate34% of terrain
- Advanced27% of terrain
- Expert16% of terrain
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair1
- Double chair5
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 95% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Widowmaker – A legendary après-ski bar perched atop Sugarloaf’s mountain, The Widowmaker is celebrated for its panoramic views, live music, energetic crowd, and classic ski town atmosphere, making it the go-to spot for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
213cm avg by now
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vs 30-Year Avg
212cm avg by now
213cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~157.6 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (213 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 26% below the 30-year average (212 cm).
Sugarloaf Season Snowfall
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Sugarloaf Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 227cm with an average of 40 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% above this average (263cm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 23cm | 4 days | 4cm | 14cm | 10cm |
| December | 43cm | 8 days | 22cm | 40cm | 14cm |
| January | 40cm | 8 days | 46cm | 65cm | 13cm |
| February | 43cm | 7 days | 65cm | 82cm | 14cm |
| March | 42cm | 7 days | 66cm | 85cm | 14cm |
| April | 27cm | 5 days | 39cm | 65cm | 10cm |
| May | 3cm | 1 days | 3cm | 18cm | 4cm |
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
47
Best Day
23 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb1cm
- 4325 Feb
- 3923 Feb
March 2026
- 4723 Mar12cm
- 4522 Mar
- 4321 Mar6cm
April 2026
- 262 Apr
- 228 Apr4cm
- 201 Apr2cm
February scored highest for Sugarloaf 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
13 tracked seasonsLast completed season(2023-24)
171 days↑ +7d
Nov 17, 2023 → May 5, 2024
Prior season (2022-23): 164 days
Average season length
161 days
Across 13 tracked seasons
Range: 122–176 days
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Tracked seasons
2023-24
171d
2022-23
164d
2021-22
161d
2020-21
154d
2019-20
122d
2018-19
171d
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 Sugarloaf
- Where is Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf runs from a base elevation of 432 m (1,417 ft) to a summit of 1,291 m (4,236 ft), giving a vertical drop of 859 m (2,818 ft).
- How big is Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf has 1,360 acres (550 hectares) of skiable terrain, 176 marked runs and 15 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf get in a typical season?
- Sugarloaf averages 200 inches / 508 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
