Sugarloaf Ski Resort

Ski village at the base of lifts, 119 unit hotel, and camper parking. Shuttle bus service available mornings and afternoons, 7,100 beds within 16 miles.

Breakfast Places

• D’Ellie’s Bakery & Deli has everything you need for a quick breakfast with their breakfast sandwiches to eat there or while you’re heading to the slopes. Village West, 9000 Main St #5, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

Our Favorite Lunch Spots

• Whether you want breakfast, lunch or dinner – and a few brewskis - Shipyard Brew Haus is the place to go. 5000 Commons Circle, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

Dinner

• With a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie as well as full dinner fare, Alice and Lulu’s offers something for everyone. 9003 Main Street, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

Après/Nightlife

• Known for its happy hour drinks and “bag burger”, The Bag & Kettle is a great stop for some social interaction and adult beverages. 21 Village West, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

Terrain

The ski resort offers snowmaking on 618 acres of the 1,240 skiable areas. The top elevation is 4,237 feet with a base elevation of 1,417 feet. The longest run is 3.5 miles. The Snowfields at Sugarloaf are the only lift-serviced, above-the-treeline skiing available on the East Coast. The breakout of trails is 23% beginner, 34% intermediate, 27% advanced and 27% expert. There are 28 glades, which make up about 19% of the skiable area. Cross-country skiers can take advantage the 90 kilometers of Nordic trails.

The lift capacity is 19,348 skiers per hour with the lower lifts opening at 8:00 am, and the main mountain lifts opening at 8:30 am. All lifts close at 3:45 pm. The length of the season is November through early May.

Sugarloaf has been recognized for its efforts to reduce waste and energy. It also has a private middle/high school known as Carrabassett Valley Academy that offers both college preparatory academics and competitive skiing and snowboarding training. It has produced multiple Olympians and world champions.

Take advantage of the free public transportation system that transports visitors to areas throughout the resort. Besides winter activities, the mountain also offers golf and mountain biking as well as several activity centers, including the Anti-Gravity Complex and the Outpost Adventure Center, which offers ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, disc golf and more.