Oh how the time flies by. Believe it or not, this upcoming Sunday already marks our 100th day of operations this winter (if and when you hit 100 days here,...
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Our favorite time of year is just about here! Spring...
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What a time to be alive. Well, alive AND a...
A week of winter fun from first chair to last...
It’s been a banner season so far in the east and the conditions on and off the trails are outstanding right now. This is the time of the season when it’s tempting to venture off trail into the woods, side country, and backcountry. We encourage exploring here at Sugarbush, but...
If you’ve scoped out the webcams this season, perhaps you’ve noticed the new design. We’re excited to share that Yestermorrow Design/Build School has partnered with Sugarbush Resort to design and build brand-new snow stakes for our webcams, blending mountain function with thoughtful, local design. In Episode 4 of This Mountain...
Winter showed up in a big way at Sugarbush this week. A powerful storm, Fern, rolled through and delivered 20 inches of fresh snow, making it the biggest snowfall we’ve seen all season. From first chair to last tracks, the mountain was fully refreshed all day long. Trees absolutely loaded,...
At Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, our community is built on connection—the kind that starts on snowy slopes and extends through every shared adventure, every encouraging word, and every season of growth. For Jimmy Keith, that connection began at age three at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. Ellen base lodge, where he...
This time last year we announced our first ever impact report, the Be Better Here Report. You can read John’s post all about it here. I’m thrilled to announce that this project continues. With the hope it will continue, of course, for years to come. And while each year might...
Let’s start this one off with a banger: Slide Brook opens tomorrow. No need to rub your eyes. No need to shake your head in cartoonish surprise. It’s real and it’s happening. Tomorrow we’ll have all 16 lifts spinning between both mountains. For everyone yearning for this day to come,...
This is going to be an MLK weekend to remember! There is tons to do around the resort including new exciting events, returning favorites, plus month long activities you won’t want to miss. With two mountains to explore, it’s the perfect long-weekend escape. Enjoy peak winter on the mountain with...
Year after year, we watch the West Coast celebrate and flaunt their early-season snow. Out there, November powder days are almost a given, while for us, late-season yardwork feels like the trade-off. The thought of a green Christmas quietly lingers in the back of our minds. Do we feel mistreated?...
I hope everyone had a great holiday and New Year’s, whether here at Sugarbush or elsewhere. Since the last State of the Mountain blog when we were working through a nice thaw/freeze, we’ve seen conditions rebound to be excellent for about a week and a half, another thaw/freeze event complete...
This season’s campaign which you may or may not have noticed, has raised a few eyebrows. Most notably with our opening day hats. If you were here, you would know they featured a pink glazed donut with wings. Pretty cool, right? But also…why. Well we have a pretty good reason...
The Big Picture Theater and Cafe in Waitsfield has been an institution in the Valley for over twenty years. However, in November of 2024 it was forced to close its doors due to rising costs and staffing issues. There was an outcry from community members regarding the loss of their...
If you think Sugarbush is all about chairlifts, powder days, and après beers (don’t worry it still is), it might be time to look a little closer. You might not know it, but each winter, we serve up a handful of one-of-a-kind experiences that go way beyond your typical ski...
Ah, Mother Nature you fickle mistress you. After what has been undoubtedly one of the better starts to a season in recent memory from a conditions perspective, it’s finally our turn in line to ride the weather rollercoaster. We’re welcoming in a bit of weather whiplash with temps that climbed...
Join in the festive fun all week long at Sugarbush! We have a jam pack schedule loaded with fun on and off the mountain for the entire family. From kids young in age to adults young at heart, there’s sure to be some merry magic to be found. With this...
“So, here we are, once again, searching for buried treasure.” – David Goodman, referring to the process of finding backcountry stashes in the woods of Vermont Our most recent Climb It For Climate saw nearly 40 uphill enthusiasts join together for a full moon skin at Lincoln Peak. Together, we...
Our favorite time of year is just...
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t look forward to Hogan’s opening every summer....
A Foreword: (2/19) **Last Tuesday, my boss asked me to write a state-of-the-mountain report, to...
