Resorts Sugarloaf-USA
Area Profile
Sugarloaf has ranked at or near the top of many lists for its challenging terrain, as well as having had the distinction of being named the #1 ski and snowboard resort in the East in recent years. Its snowfields are legendary and their halfpipe is one of the largest in the country. Sugarloaf has the only lift-served above-treeline skiing in the East. The resort has invested in a new Zaugg halfpipe cutter , new snowmaking lines, and a renovated ski rental shop for 2005/06. It will also host the 2006 U.S. Alpine Championships.
Lodging Profile
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.
Services Profile
Ski shop, teen center, grocery, boutique, bank, chapel, spa, and laundromat at the area. First aid building on the mountain. Child care available. Glades - 11 percent of the terrain. The entire mountain is open to both skiers and snowboarders. Many restaurants, ski and snowboard shops, health clubs, and an art gallery close by. Ninety-four percent snowmaking on 490 acres.
Area Recreation Profile
Cross country skiing, health club, swimming, racquetball, weights, aerobics, sauna, and jacuzzi onsite.
Snowboarding Profile
Super halfpipe and three terrain parks. Snowboarding allowed on open trails. New Zaugg pipe cutter purchased for 2005/06.
Cross Country Profile
More than 105 kilometers of nordic trails. Ski clinics and junior programs available. Snowshoeing avilable.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 4237 FT Bottom: 1417 FT Vertical Drop: 2820 FT Skiable Terrain: 1410 acres Number of Runs: 133 Snow Making: 490 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 21810 |
Beginner Runs: 26% Intermediate Runs: 31% Advanced Runs: 43% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 200 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 159 Year Open: 1951 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Sugarloaf-USA | |
Contact Information
Sugarloaf-USA
Address:5092 Access Road-Adm Carrabassett Valley, ME, 04947Phone: (800) THE-LOAF
Email: na
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