About Sugarbush Resort
Sugarbush Resort is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 2,600 feet of vertical drop, 484 skiable acres, 111 marked runs, served by 16 lifts, with an average of about 250" of snow a year. Sugarbush opened on Christmas Day in 1958. Alterra Mountain Company acquired the resort on January 14, 2020. The resort spans two mountain areas and six peaks. Slide Brook Basin is outside resort boundaries; the Slide Brook Express is listed at just over 11,000 feet.
Why Visit Sugarbush Resort?
- 111 runs with 2,598ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 484 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 16 lifts including chairlift, surface
- Full-service resort with 8+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Sugarbush Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Sugarbush Resort base compared
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
4,081ft
Summit Elevation
1,244m
1,483ft
Base Elevation
452m
2,598ft
Vertical Drop
792m
484 acres
Skiable Area
195.87 ha
111
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.8km
16
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Sugarbush Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
18.7%
33.8%
27.4%
●Beginner
18.7% of trails
■Intermediate
33.8% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
27.4% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 20, 2025
Closing DayApril 15, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Child Care
Cross-Country Trails
Snowshoeing
Fitness Center
Free WiFi
Getting to Sugarbush Resort
By Car
Sugarbush Resort is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.1347
Longitude-72.9031
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Sugarbush Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Sugarbush Resort averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Sugarbush Resort rates 18.7% of its terrain as beginner, across 111 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Sugarbush Resort averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,081 ft.
Sugarbush Resort is located in Vermont, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.1347, -72.9031.
Our where-to-stay guide for Sugarbush Resort compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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