Sugarbush Resort

Two mountains in Vermont's Mad River Valley with classic New England character and challenging terrain.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
762m (2,500ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,181m (3,875ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
396m (1,299ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
457cm (180in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
111
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
16
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
600 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%

Best For

Families

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Sugarbush Resort's heaviest snowfall lands in December; the snowpack peaks in February.

snowiestdeepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Dec
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Sugarbush sits in Vermont's Green Mountains, in the northeastern United States, where the peaks rise from a wooded valley to mid-mountain summits. The setting is classic New England, with a continental climate, tree-lined trails, and rounded, forested ridgelines.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Burlington (BTV), about an hour from the resort by road.

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