Six distinct peaks of unleashed potential. Two uncrowded mountain areas. And 2,000 acres of backcountry in the Slide Brook Basin. It’s no surprise Sugarbush was recently named “Best Ski Town in the East” by Outside Magazine.
At the heart of Sugarbush is Lincoln Peak—think quintessential Vermont meets modern slopeside living. Here you’ll find the majority of Sugarbush terrain with classic New England trails leading to the nascent Lincoln Peak Village which includes Clay Brook slopeside hotel and residences, a general store, casual and elegant dining, and the new Schoolhouse and Farmhouse. The Schoolhouse is home base for all children’s day ski-and-ride programs, and The Farmhouse hosts Sugarbush’s acclaimed Ski & Ride School which includes the first-timer-to-life-timer program, private and group lessons, backcountry tours, bumps clinics and more.
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A 7-Year-Old Discovers Her Potential at Sugarbush
My 7-year-old’s approach to doing things outside of her comfort zone is to resist, resist, resist. Phoebe fights certain things again and again until she figures them out. It happened when she was learning to ride a bike and learning to swim. It also happened with skiing. She has been skiing since the age of … Read More
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By the Light of the Moon – An Uphill Adventure at Sugarbush
As the mother of three daughters I’ve grown accustomed to being pulled in multiple directions – and navigating multiple personalities, sometimes even in the same child within the course of a few hours. So I’m always happy when an opportunity arises that allows me to travel with just one of my girls. As they enter … Read More
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Two Ski Areas, One Farm: The Magic of a Route 100 Getaway
The air felt cooler when we turned right off Route 100 and made our way up a dirt road in Rochester. After driving for 90 minutes with my 7-year-old daughter, Phoebe, we were eager to arrive at our destination, stretch our legs and settle in. With just a half-mile to go, I turned off the … Read More
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Vermont Holiday Ski Trip – Four Mountains, Four Days
Our first indication of the approaching weather arrived in the form of an email a few days before Christmas. The message was from the woman whose Vermont cabin we were due to rent for four nights leading into New Year’s. This would be our family’s first time taking a Vermont holiday ski trip and everyone … Read More
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Get Your Kids on Course with Sugarbush Junior Golf Camp
Christmas may come at the beginning of ski season but last year my husband Matt had one thing on his mind: golf. He wanted our sons to learn play a game he himself enjoys in much the same way I love to ski. With great glee, he bought starter clubs for 15-year-old Tommy and 12-year-old Teddy, placed them … Read More
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Get the Family Golfing at Sugarbush Resort
“Golf is boring. It’s something only grownups like.” Spoken with the true wisdom that only a 14-year-old boy possesses. And with the true wisdom that only the mom of a 14-year-old boy possesses, I suggested to my husband Matt that perhaps he was, shall we say, less than likely to persuade our son Tommy otherwise. Generally … Read More
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Listen to Your Mother – A Girls-Only Weekend at Sugarbush Resort
As the mom of three newer skiers, and as a relative novice myself, I appreciate the security my black diamond husband brings to our family ski trips. Anyone with more than two kids knows that a bigger family means that your parenting goes from man-to-man to zone defense—a fact that plays out in its truest … Read More
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Top Ten Family Moments in Vermont
What a season in Vermont! The Mamas enjoyed some of the best ski and ride conditions that Vermont resorts have seen in years. We also enjoyed trying new activities and reaching new milestones as a family. Here are our top ten family moments in Vermont from the 2014-15 ski and snowboard season: 1. Discovering Magic … Read More
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Total Trails: 111
Easy: 22%
Intermediate: 46%
Advanced/Expert: 32%
Glades: 21
Terrain Parks: 3
Total Lifts:
3 Surface
4 Double
2 Triple
7 Quad
5 Hi-Speed Quad
Total Acreage: 571 skiable acres
Vertical Drop: 2600 feet
Snowmaking: 70%
Average Annual Snowfall: 22 feet
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Night Skiing: No
Cross-Country
Total Terrain: 25 km
Tracked Terrain: 25 km
Skating Terrain: 12 km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Night Skiing: No
Snowshoeing: Yes
Amenities & Extras
Adaptive
Pool/Hot Tub
Childcare
Racing
Spa/Wellness
Ice & Rock Climbing
Lodging
Restaurant