Sugarbush Resort

Two mountains, Castlerock steeps and a valley of inns.

Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen are linked by the Slide Brook Express, with classic New England trails, Castlerock’s expert terrain and the wild Slide Brook Basin between them. The Mad River Valley around it is full of inns, breweries and good restaurants. It’s on the Ikon Pass, and a $99 advance ticket makes 2026-27 good value.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,600 ft

Summit

4,083 ft

Skiable terrain

581 acres

Trails

111

Lifts

16

Average snowfall

250″ a year

Terrain mix

• Beginner 19%
• Intermediate 34%
• Advanced 47%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Spa
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• New Year’sDec 31, 2026, 7–7:30 pm

  New Year’s Eve torchlight parade and fireworks

  A torchlight parade down Spring Fling, then fireworks, best seen from the Lincoln Peak courtyard.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outClay Brook Hotel & Residences

  The resort’s flagship slopeside hotel and condos at Lincoln Peak.

  Slopeside
• innThe Lodge at Lincoln Peak

  Newly renovated country inn on the Sugarbush Access Road, seconds from the slopes.

  2 min drive
• innThe Pitcher Inn

  Luxury inn in tiny Warren village.

  10 min drive
• innHyde Away Inn

  Casual ski lodge with a restaurant on Route 17, between Sugarbush and Mad River Glen.

  15 min drive
• b&bThe Inn at Round Barn Farm

  B&B on a farm with a historic round barn outside Waitsfield.

  15 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Sugarbush Health & Recreation Center · Near Lincoln Peak

  Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam and massage, plus a climbing room for kids.

• Ole’s Cross Country Center · 10 min drive

  Groomed cross-country trails around the Warren airfield, with rentals and lessons.

• Sugarbush Nordic and snowshoe trails · 5 min drive

  Nordic trails at the Golf Club and marked snowshoe routes near Lincoln Peak.

• Lawson’s Finest Liquids · 15 min drive

  Taproom and shop of the much-loved Vermont brewery.

• The Warren Store · 10 min drive

  Country store, deli and bakery in Warren village; good for ski-day sandwiches.

Après and nightlife

• Castlerock Pub

  Lincoln Peak pub with local beers like Lawson’s and Hill Farmstead and better-than-bar food.

• The Wünderbar

  Retro lodge bar at the Lincoln Peak base, billed as the first bar at a ski resort.

• Hyde Away

  Easygoing inn restaurant on Route 17, popular with both mountains’ crowds.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 50 min drive
• Montreal · about 2.5 hr
• Boston · about 3.5 hr
• New York City · about 5.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps