Sugarloaf / USA

State Route 27
Carrabassett Valley
800-THE-LOAF or 207-237-2000
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Make no mistake about it, Sugarloaf is a very big mountain that offers a big mountain skiing experience (some say the biggest in the East), including the only lift-serviced, above-tree-line skiing in the East at an efficient and constantly upgrading, full-amenity resort complex. There is more than enough here to keep even the best skiers challenged and engaged for a full week, though many find the time it takes to get here and the not infrequent frigid temperatures and strong winds to be deal breakers. Come to stay, but come prepared.

MOUNTAIN INFO
Base elevation: 1,417 feet
Summit elevation: 4,237 feet
Vertical drop: 2,820 feet
Skiable Acres: 1,400
Lifts: 16 (2 super-quads, 2 high-speed quads, 8 double chairs, 1 triple chair, 2 surface lifts, 1 magic carpet)
Trails: 134
Trail breakdown: 26 percent beginner's/easy, 31 percent intermediate, 27 percent black diamond, 16 percent double black
Must-ski trails: Narrow Gauge, The Snowfields
Snowmaking capability: 92 of skiable acres

HOURS

Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Weekends/holidays: 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

PRICING 2008-2009

Season pass
New England Pass (also good at Sunday River and Loon Mountain) $1199 adults, $975 teen (13-18), $875 juniors (6-12), $679 seniors (65-plus)

Rental rates
$36 (full package, per day) $25 (half day, PM only)

Lessons
Guaranteed Learning Method for ages 15 and over with Learn to Ski/Board/Teleski classes; $80 per day/$180 three-day package.
Group clinics, 90-minutes, beginning at 10:30 and 1:30, $30 each/both for $45.
Private clinic, 90-minutes, $120/ additional person $75

Special deals and packages
Early Season Midweek Ski and Stay packages begin at $75 per person in the condos, $85 in the Sugarloaf Inn, and $110 at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel.
Five Classic Ski Weeks during which you ski five days for $329 per person, includes 5 nights lodging, lift tickets, and ski clinic for ages 19 and older.
Childrens' Festival Week (Jan. 11-16) 12 and under free.
Kids and Teens Ski Free Weeks (Feb. 1-5, and March 22-26)

OTHER SNOW ACTIVITIES

Snowboarding: Four terrain parks, including one for beginners; superpipe
Snowtubing: Four 1,000-foot chutes (handle tow); 5-8 p.m., $15 per session
Cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing at the Outdoor Center (1 mile from resort)

FOR THE KIDS

Moosketeers (introduction to skiing program especially for 3 year-olds) full day $73, half day $57
Magic Mountain (ages 3-6) full day $73, half-day $57 (includes lift ticket)
Mountain Adventure (ages 7-14)full day $65, half-day $52 (does not include lift ticket)
Daycare center (10 weeks-5 years), located in Gondola Village, $60 full day, $40 half day, $25 evening session

ON-SITE LODGING

Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, deluxe, full-amenity 120-room and suites facility at the base of the mountain, and the Sugarloaf Inn, a 42-room more traditional inn with rooms that sleep 2 to 4 people. Six separate condo villages, ranging from studios to five-bedroom units.

OFF-SITE LODGING

Diamond Corner B&B: 4 homespun guest rooms in an 1890 Victorian farmhouse that come with a hearty country breakfast. 8 Rangeley Rd., Stratton, ME; 207-246-2082.

Inn on Winter's Hill: turn-of-the-century mansion converted to a B&B offering traditional rooms in the main house and suites in the reconstructed barn; indoor pool and hot tub. 33 Winter Hill St., Kingfield, ME; 800-233-9687.

Herbert Grand Hotel: vintage 1917 hotel restored to period charm with 27 one- or two-bed rooms (25 with Jacuzzis) and downstairs common area. 246 Main St., Kingfield, ME; 888-656-9922.

Three Stanley Avenue B&B: six rooms (three with private baths) in an antique-furnished Victorian located on a residential street. 3 Stanley Ave., Kingfield, ME; 207-265-5541.

ON-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

In the Base Lodge, Narrow Gauge Food Station, Papa Gino's, Whistle Stop Café (downstairs) and Widowmaker Lounge (upstairs); Bullwinkle's cafeteria at the West Mountain warming lodge; Bull Moose Café at the Outdoor Center. Fancier are the Double Diamond Steakhouse in Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel and Shipyard Brewhouse and Federal Jack dining room at Sugarloaf Inn.

ON-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

The Rack Brew Pub and Barbeque: lively après ski pub and barbeque restaurant serving steaks, burgers and ribs in a ski-debris décor. Sugarloaf Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, ME; 207-237-2211.

Hug's Italian Cuisine: popular green-and-red hole-in-the-wall serving northern Italian style pasta, chicken and veal. Route 27, Carrabassett Valley, ME; 207-237-2392.

Tufulio's: lively and family-oriented contemporary Italian restaurant with steaks and seafood as well as pasta and pizza. Route 27, Carrabassett Valley, ME; 207-235-2010.

Longfellow's Restaurant: 19th-century residence converted to casual, trendy, family-friendly restaurant and bar features traditional and creative American cuisine. Main Street (across from Herbert Grand Hotel), Kingfield, ME; 207-265-4394.

Porterhouse Restaurant: acclaimed fine dining room downstairs serving steaks, chops and seafood, and Heron Pub upstairs offering traditional pub fare. 1060 Canadian Rd., Route 27, Eustis, ME; 207-246-7932.

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