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Overview

Sugarbush, located in Northern Vermont's Mad River Valley, is one of Vermont's favortie ski areas. Sugarbush consits of two mountains, Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak, and is home to more than 4,000 acres, with nearly 600 skiable acres plus 2,000 acres of backcountry skiing in the Slide Brook Wilderness area. "The 'Bush" has beginner terrain (20%), Intermediate (45%) and advanced to expert (35%) accessed via 16 lifts that provide the area with a 25,463 person uphill capacity. The 23,000 square-foot day lodge features cathedral ceilings, a food court, and the Castlerock Pub complete with an outdoor patio and barbeque area. Timbers, a post-and-beam restaurant attached to the Clay Brook residences, offers upscale cuisine and is open to the public in all four seasons. The Mad River Valley is also home to 38 lodges (6,600 beds) and 19 restaurants for guests to enjoy.

 

Inside Scoop

Six cafeterias and a deli at base with many bars and lounges. Waffle Haus restaurant on Lincoln Peak. Three discos nearby. Ski shops, rental, repair, and instruction on site along with ski patrol, nursery for infants and up, first aid, and clinic. New easy access to services at the interim village set up at base area. Nearest hospital is 30 miles away.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

60"
38"
25"
13"
0"
19"
Nov
50"
Dec
46"
Jan
42"
Feb
43"
Mar
16"
Apr
0"
May
Beginners Runs
23%
Intermediate Runs
42%
Advanced Runs
27%
Expert Runs
7%
Runs in Total
111
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
484 ac
Snow Making
406 ac

Total Lifts: 16

High Speed Quads
5
Quad Chairs
5
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
1483'
Summit
4083'
Vertical Drop
2600'

Important Dates

November 22, 20242024/11/22
Projected Opening
May 04, 20252025/05/04
Projected Closing
162
Projected Days Open
150
Days Open Last Year
66
Years Open
250"
Average Snowfall
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