Sugarloaf

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Heather Burke
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Heather Burke
Pros
  • Huge amount of diversity across this 1,240 ac ski area
  • Plenty of challenging terrain for the advanced to expert
  • Lots of ski-in/ski-out lodgings available
Cons
  • Remote position makes it a long way from the nearest airport or city

Overall

4

Sugarloaf is the largest ski resort in Maine and the second largest in New England with over 1,240 ac of skiing trails, glades, and side country terrain. Sugarloaf is located on Maine’s second highest peak, 4,237 ft, with Maine’s tallest vertical of 2,820 ft. Sugarloaf is a cult phenomenon among passionate skiers, it’s hard to get to and hard to forget…a big beautiful mountain with a great base village full of loyal Loaf fans that like to party après ski. What’s unique about Sugarloaf, besides its remote location in the Carrabassett Valley, is the breathtaking views from the bold windblown summit, and the above tree line skiing from the summit, called Sugarloaf snowfields when the snow is good.

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Sugarloaf Reviews

Very Good 4.2 / 5
based on 18 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 09, 2017
MBMatt B.
expert skier
Love the loaf great place to spend winter's with family and friends. A little bit of everything for the family and a great night life. Lots of great events too!!!!... More
Very Good!4 / 5Nov 06, 2017
RSRyan S.
expert skier
While it not a very accessible resort requiring a minimum 4 hour drive from the nearest airport, that is what makes other aspects of this place worth it. Set in the Maine Wilderness, there is much terrain to explore and fun to be had. When conditions allow, the lift accessible above tree line snow fields is the only terrain of it's kind on the East... More
Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 05, 2017
CSConnor S.
I've been going to this resort for the past 5 years. It's a great mountain to learn and become very experienced. The resort staff is great and helpful. The resort can become packed during weekends but overall lifts lines can move quickly. ... More
Superb!5 / 5Oct 24, 2017
BBrett
What an incredible place to ski. One of the steepest and most challenging resorts in the east. If you're lucky enough to ski the snowfields on a powder day, you would think you're in Utah
Superb!5 / 5Oct 18, 2017
EMEric M.
I've been a lifelong Sugarloafer and love the Variety of skiing they have there. They have steeps, deeps, moguls, groomers, trees, glades, snowfield, and backcountry. Also I just became a father of a beautiful little girl this year and I'm excited because it's the perfect mountain to teach her and her mother how to ski on with there being plenty of... More
Average!3 / 5Jul 13, 2013
GGaetano
Just for the skiing its awsome
Superb!5 / 5Nov 13, 2009
DDaniel
There are many reasons I could choose Sugarloaf, snow conditions is merely the major reason I chose this resort.
Superb!5 / 5Jul 19, 2007
BBob
The loaf is the best in the east. Given it is easily accessable I can go there most weekends. Great destination resort, don't have to fly, great service, great skiing, great people.