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Sugar Mountain Resort Reviews

3.1
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Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Sugar Mountain Resort to better plan your ski trip. Sugar Mountain Resort reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.1

Rating Details:

Family Friendly
3.7
All Mtn. Terrain
45
Terrain Park
2.6
Nightlife
1.9

Recommended For:

Single/Newlyweds
26%
Beginner
24%
Families
39%
Intermediate
42%
Empty Nesters
19%
Advanced
14%

72 Total Reviews:

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Sugar is likely the best resort in NC. However, NC is not a good state for skiing. Sugar does not handle crowds well. The experience there during crowded...

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3

Best in NC

by kyleht287 - 9th February 2009

Pros: Decent Vertical Drop, Fun Runs at Top, Slalom, Easily Accesible

Cons: SLOWWW LIFTS, Overcrowded, Narrow runs, Overpriced, Icy

I've been to Sugar several times, most recently last Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 2009. My brother and I went up there during a snowstorm, and it dumped about 6-8 inc... Full review

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4

cold day at sugar, MLK 2009

by jcastelli - 3rd February 2009

Pros: good snow, decent terrain variety

Cons: painfully crowded on MLK weekend

This was our (me, wife, and 2 daughters 10 and 7) second trip to sugar mountain, prompted by an unexpected day out of school for the kids on the Friday befo... Full review

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5

Great resort when it's not crowded

by bangsezmax - 22nd January 2009

Pros: Lots of great terrain at all levels

Cons: Kinda expensive, would be a lot less fun if crowded

I hit all three local resorts (Appalachian, Beech, and Sugar) on consecutive days, so I think I can give a decent overview of the relative merits of each. ... Full review

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2

Great conditions / Too many people

by steve53443 - 21st January 2009

Pros: Weather conditions, Terrain

Cons: Small Lodge, Long Lines, Lift Operators incompetent

Skiing was awesome. However, the lift operators were trying to put max people on the lift chairs and the inexperienced skiers were having a tough time. They... Full review

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4

Perfect timing

by flowmaster - 18th January 2009

Pros: plenty of skiing terrain

Cons: limited dining choices

Watching the weather conditions is key to a great ride at Sugar. When the slopes are all open, Sugar has the longest runs and plenty of room for manuvering... Full review

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1

Horrific day at Sugar

by kroche70 - 14th January 2009

Pros: Hmm?

Cons: Long lines, costly tickets, incompetent staff

Took my 5 year old to Sugar during New Year's break. Waited 2 hours in line for lift/equipment tickets. When I got to the front of the line at 11:30, they... Full review

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