Saddleback Mountain vs Sunday River
Saddleback Mountain and Sunday River 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 | Sunday River |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Sunday River
Good
Intermediates
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Sunday River
Good
Experts
Saddleback Mountain
Limited
Sunday River
Limited
Off-piste
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Families
Saddleback Mountain
Limited
Sunday River
Limited
Snow Confidence
Saddleback Mountain
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Budget
Saddleback Mountain
Good
Sunday River
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Saddleback Mountain | Sunday River |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 35.8 km | 84.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 565 m | 704 m |
| Lifts | 5 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 1221 m | 954 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €64 | €185 |
Piste
Saddleback Mountain
35.8 km
Sunday River
84.8 km
Vertical drop
Saddleback Mountain
565 m
Sunday River
704 m
Lifts
Saddleback Mountain
5
Sunday River
6
Top elevation
Saddleback Mountain
1221 m
Sunday River
954 m
Snow reliability
Saddleback Mountain
variable snow
Sunday River
variable snow
Snowiest month
Saddleback Mountain
No data
Sunday River
No data
Day pass
Saddleback Mountain
€64
Sunday River
€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 Sunday River if...
you want the bigger ski area.