Sunday River

Initial Impressions: Maine Resorts

We spent the past week road tripping around the Northeast, hitting major resorts in Maine for the first time. Here are our initial thoughts on the three mountains we visited there.

State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season

Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.

Multiple Lift Projects Facing Delays Due to Supply Chain Issues

At Alta, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb, delays in installing new lifts for the upcoming ski season have been confirmed. At least eight other major destination ski resorts may face delays as well.

Sunday River Confirms Barker Bubble Six-Pack Replacement, Additional Merrill Hill Triple Lift for 2023-24

The new Barker 6 will finally put an issue-prone, three-decade-old high-speed quad out to pasture, while the second Merrill Hill lift in two years highlights Sunday River’s continued real estate focus.

Sunday River Jordan 8: A Big Red Boom on Maine’s Most Popular Mountain

This high-class lift brings a number of new benefits to Sunday River’s Jordan terrain zone. Some guests may lament that this upgrade took precedence over other improvements, although this will be addressed in part for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24

Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is perhaps the craziest one yet—across the North American ski scene, more than 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.