Marmot Basin vs Sugarloaf
Comparing Marmot Basin (AB) and Sugarloaf (ME) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Marmot Basin
Jasper, AB
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$125
Season pass—
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Marmot Basin | Sugarloaf | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $149 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $125 | $79 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 240" | Marmot Basin |
| Skiable acres | 1,720 | 1,293 | Marmot Basin |
| Vertical drop | 2,945' | 2,820' | Marmot Basin |
| Runs | 91 | 162 | Sugarloaf |
| Lifts | 9 | 16 | Sugarloaf |
| Summit elevation | 8,172' | 4,237' | Marmot Basin |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 20% | Marmot Basin |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 48% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | — | 7 min | Sugarloaf |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $125 entry). Marmot Basin is significantly bigger (1,720 vs 1,293 acres). Marmot Basin sees more snow (300" vs 240"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.