Stowe Mountain Resort vs Sugarbush Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort are neighbouring resorts in Vermont - 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 | Stowe Mountain Resort | Sugarbush Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Stowe Mountain Resort
Limited
Sugarbush Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Stowe Mountain Resort
Good
Sugarbush Resort
Very good
Experts
Stowe Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugarbush Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Stowe Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugarbush Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Stowe Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugarbush Resort
Not ideal
Families
Stowe Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugarbush Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Stowe Mountain Resort
Limited
Sugarbush Resort
Not ideal
Budget
Stowe Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugarbush Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Stowe Mountain Resort | Sugarbush Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 67.2 km | 80.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 712 m | 600 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 99 |
| Top elevation | 1109 m | 1236 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | February (~54cm) |
| Day pass | €175 | €99 |
Piste
Stowe Mountain Resort
67.2 km
Sugarbush Resort
80.5 km
Vertical drop
Stowe Mountain Resort
712 m
Sugarbush Resort
600 m
Lifts
Stowe Mountain Resort
12
Sugarbush Resort
99
Top elevation
Stowe Mountain Resort
1109 m
Sugarbush Resort
1236 m
Snow reliability
Stowe Mountain Resort
variable snow
Sugarbush Resort
variable snow
Snowiest month
Stowe Mountain Resort
No data
Sugarbush Resort
February (~54cm)
Day pass
Stowe Mountain Resort
€175
Sugarbush Resort
€99
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Sugarbush Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.