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
Skiable Area
243ha (600ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
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.
- 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
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