Sugarloaf vs Sunday River
Sugarloaf 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 | Sugarloaf | 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 | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Sugarloaf
Good
Sunday River
Good
Intermediates
Sugarloaf
Good
Sunday River
Good
Experts
Sugarloaf
Limited
Sunday River
Limited
Off-piste
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Families
Sugarloaf
Limited
Sunday River
Limited
Snow Confidence
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Budget
Sugarloaf
Not ideal
Sunday River
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Sugarloaf | Sunday River |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 74.2 km | 84.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 237 m | 704 m |
| Lifts | 75 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 1268 m | 954 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €185 | €185 |
Piste
Sugarloaf
74.2 km
Sunday River
84.8 km
Vertical drop
Sugarloaf
237 m
Sunday River
704 m
Lifts
Sugarloaf
75
Sunday River
6
Top elevation
Sugarloaf
1268 m
Sunday River
954 m
Snow reliability
Sugarloaf
variable snow
Sunday River
variable snow
Snowiest month
Sugarloaf
No data
Sunday River
No data
Day pass
Sugarloaf
€185
Sunday River
€185
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Sunday River if...
you want the bigger ski area.