Saddleback Mountain vs Sugarloaf
Saddleback Mountain and Sugarloaf are neighbouring resorts in Maine - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Saddleback Mountain | Sugarloaf |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Sugarloaf
Good
Intermediates
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Sugarloaf
Good
Experts
Saddleback Mountain
Limited
Sugarloaf
Limited
Off-piste
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Families
Saddleback Mountain
Limited
Sugarloaf
Limited
Snow Confidence
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Budget
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Saddleback Mountain | Sugarloaf |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 35.8 km | 74.2 km |
| Vertical drop | 565 m | 237 m |
| Lifts | 5 | 75 |
| Top elevation | 1221 m | 1268 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €64 | €185 |
Piste
Saddleback Mountain
35.8 km
Sugarloaf
74.2 km
Vertical drop
Saddleback Mountain
565 m
Sugarloaf
237 m
Lifts
Saddleback Mountain
5
Sugarloaf
75
Top elevation
Saddleback Mountain
1221 m
Sugarloaf
1268 m
Snow reliability
Saddleback Mountain
variable snow
Sugarloaf
variable snow
Snowiest month
Saddleback Mountain
No data
Sugarloaf
No data
Day pass
Saddleback Mountain
€64
Sugarloaf
€185
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Saddleback Mountain if...
you want better value.
Choose Sugarloaf if...
you want the bigger ski area.