Sugar Bowl vs Sugarloaf
Comparing Sugar Bowl (CA) and Sugarloaf (ME) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sugar Bowl | Sugarloaf | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $149 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $79 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 240" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 1,650 | 1,293 | Sugar Bowl |
| Vertical drop | 1,500' | 2,820' | Sugarloaf |
| Runs | 103 | 162 | Sugarloaf |
| Lifts | 13 | 16 | Sugarloaf |
| Summit elevation | 8,383' | 4,237' | Sugar Bowl |
| Beginner terrain | 17% | 20% | Sugarloaf |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 48% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 7 min | Tied |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $89 entry). Sugar Bowl is significantly bigger (1,650 vs 1,293 acres). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 240"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.