Visitor Guide
Tips and resources so you know what to expect
Centrally located in Vermont’s picturesque Mad River Valley, Sugarbush brings some of the flavor of big mountain skiing to rural Vermont. Sugarbush Resort and the Mad River Valley is a four-season Vermont destination with countless adventures and activities to experience. At the resort, find legendary New England skiing and riding, refined accommodations, mountain views, golf, health club, a round-barn-inspired restaurant serving local cuisine and more. Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, find everything you need to know right here. From what to expect when you arrive, how to navigate once you get here, what types of adventure awaits here at Sugarbush, and tips and tricks that our helpful staff think you may be interested in. There’s no better place than Sugarbush to enjoy what every season brings. With a wide variety of activities, lodging and dining options, there’s something for everyone here at the Resort.
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Sugarbush App
The Sugarbush App is a great resource to have before making the trip to the mountain and while you're here.
Lift Tickets
Purchasing online, in advance, guarantees you the best possible price. As a matter of fact, it's the ONLY WAY to get the best possible price.
Navigating the Resort
Sugarbush is a big resort with a lot of different places to explore. It is composed of two distinct mountains: Lincoln Peak and Mt Ellen. From parking lot to parking lot, the two mountains are 4.2 miles from each other. The mountains are connected via Slide Brook Express chairlift, along with a daily shuttle bus, during the winter.
The bulk of our resort’s amenities and beginner terrain reside at Lincoln Peak. For first-time Sugarbush visitors and especially first-time skiers and riders, we generally recommend you start at Lincoln Peak. Mt Ellen is beloved for its local feel, along with its vertical and award-winning terrain parks.
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Sugarbush is a big resort with a lot of different places to explore. It is composed of two distinct mountains: Lincoln Peak and Mt Ellen. From parking lot to parking lot, the two mountains are 4.2 miles from each other. The mountains are connected via Slide Brook Express chairlift, along with a daily shuttle bus, during the winter.
The bulk of our resort’s amenities and beginner terrain reside at Lincoln Peak. For first-time Sugarbush visitors and especially first-time skiers and riders, we generally recommend you start at Lincoln Peak. Mt Ellen is beloved for its local feel, along with its vertical and award-winning terrain parks.
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Guest Services
Every day of the week find our friendly staff at our Guest Service counters located in the Gate House Lodge at Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen Base Lodge. Our Guest Service team members are here to help in person and over the phone with any questions you might have for your visit. From lost and found services, public event information, shuttle and bus schedules and more, our staff is always happy to help you get the information you need. Questions regarding mountain conditions, activities, and tickets can also be resolved by any of our team members.
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Every day of the week find our friendly staff at our Guest Service counters located in the Gate House Lodge at Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen Base Lodge. Our Guest Service team members are here to help in person and over the phone with any questions you might have for your visit. From lost and found services, public event information, shuttle and bus schedules and more, our staff is always happy to help you get the information you need. Questions regarding mountain conditions, activities, and tickets can also be resolved by any of our team members.
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Mountain Activities
Explore Sugarbush through a variety of unique experiences on and off the mountain. Whether you're a skier, rider, or neither, adventure can be found in every corner of the resort. For the outdoor-enthusiasts, offerings like Sunrise First Tracks and Snowshoeing are the perfect way to spend more time in the winter white. Or discover a new way to see the mountain with a one-of-a-kind snowcat tour and dining experience at Allyn's Lodge, or on a private après groomer ride. And for those looking to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground, enjoy shopping, massages, sport simulators, and the Sugarbush Health and Recreation Center.
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Explore Sugarbush through a variety of unique experiences on and off the mountain. Whether you're a skier, rider, or neither, adventure can be found in every corner of the resort. For the outdoor-enthusiasts, offerings like Sunrise First Tracks and Snowshoeing are the perfect way to spend more time in the winter white. Or discover a new way to see the mountain with a one-of-a-kind snowcat tour and dining experience at Allyn's Lodge, or on a private après groomer ride. And for those looking to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground, enjoy shopping, massages, sport simulators, and the Sugarbush Health and Recreation Center.
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Events
With hundreds of events every season, there's always something to do here at Sugarbush! Enjoy live music weekly from rotating local musicians as well as late night shows with crowd favorite acts. Experience entertainment for the whole family during every holiday period including shocking fire juggling acts, magic performances, face painting, and more. Plus, some of our biggest events of the season, and guest favorites, return year after year including Pond Skimming, Spring Fling, and Pride Weekend.
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With hundreds of events every season, there's always something to do here at Sugarbush! Enjoy live music weekly from rotating local musicians as well as late night shows with crowd favorite acts. Experience entertainment for the whole family during every holiday period including shocking fire juggling acts, magic performances, face painting, and more. Plus, some of our biggest events of the season, and guest favorites, return year after year including Pond Skimming, Spring Fling, and Pride Weekend.
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Dining Options
Find something for everyone in your party at any of our dining locations. With 18 unique outlets with menus ranging from fresh American cuisine to German-style fare, Japanese bites, and old school New England inspired plates, you're sure to find something to satisfy any craving. Sugarbush offers approachable sit-down dining at Rumble's, the perfect après-ski bar at Castlerock Pub, grab and go options on and off the mountain, and more! Discover thoughtfully crafted menus curated by our chefs featuring local Vermont meats, produce, and of course, beverages.
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Find something for everyone in your party at any of our dining locations. With 18 unique outlets with menus ranging from fresh American cuisine to German-style fare, Japanese bites, and old school New England inspired plates, you're sure to find something to satisfy any craving. Sugarbush offers approachable sit-down dining at Rumble's, the perfect après-ski bar at Castlerock Pub, grab and go options on and off the mountain, and more! Discover thoughtfully crafted menus curated by our chefs featuring local Vermont meats, produce, and of course, beverages.
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The Mad River Valley
Experience Vermont like a local in the charming towns of Waitsfield and Warren. These historic villages represent the true Vermont lifestyle with quiet villages to meander between vast outdoor recreational activities. Become immersed in the nature of the Green Mountains only 1 hour from Burlington, 3 hours from Montreal, and 3 hours from Boston’s Logan International Airport. The Mad River Valley is home to nationally recognized Lawson’s Finest Liquids Taproom, classic Vermont creemees, local artisan galleries, quaint farmers markets, farm to table dining, and scenic landscapes dotted with farms, covered bridges, and views of the Green Mountains.
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Experience Vermont like a local in the charming towns of Waitsfield and Warren. These historic villages represent the true Vermont lifestyle with quiet villages to meander between vast outdoor recreational activities. Become immersed in the nature of the Green Mountains only 1 hour from Burlington, 3 hours from Montreal, and 3 hours from Boston’s Logan International Airport. The Mad River Valley is home to nationally recognized Lawson’s Finest Liquids Taproom, classic Vermont creemees, local artisan galleries, quaint farmers markets, farm to table dining, and scenic landscapes dotted with farms, covered bridges, and views of the Green Mountains.
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John Atkinson
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