Sugarbush

State of 2021-22 Ski Resort Operating Plans, Opening Dates, and Updates

In the wake of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, several resorts have added new mask mandates. No outdoor capacity restrictions have been reinstated as of yet.

Sugarbush Unlikely to Spin Slide Brook Express Quad This Season

The Slide Brook Express is the world’s longest chairlift, providing the only lift connection between the Vermont resort’s Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen sides.

One-Third Of Resorts Earn the Same Score for Mountain Aesthetic. It’s Time for a Splitter.

We’re splitting our ‘8’ score for Mountain Aesthetic into two, with most resorts seeing a score change as a result.

A Comprehensive Tour of Sugarbush’s Expert Castlerock Zone

Castlerock has it all—steeps, rocks, cliffs, and even some trails so tight they mandate near-perfect technical precision. In this video, we give you a tour of the trails that make up what’s arguably Vermont’s hardest terrain zone.

Learning to Ski or Snowboard: Beginner-Friendly Destination Resorts

If you choose not to learn locally—or don’t have the option to—these resorts offer some of the best beginner bargains and general learning experiences out there

Best Restaurants in the Mad River Valley

The valley that calls home to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush may be remote, but it’s home to some awesome authentic food and restaurants.

Sugarbush

This charming Vermont resort offers diverse, demanding terrain and a local feel. However, the best expert runs aren’t always o