Sugar Bowl vs Sunday River
Comparing Sugar Bowl (CA) and Sunday River (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—
Sunday River
Newry, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$159
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sugar Bowl | Sunday River | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $159 | Sugar Bowl |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 200" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 1,650 | 870 | Sugar Bowl |
| Vertical drop | 1,500' | 2,340' | Sunday River |
| Runs | 103 | 156 | Sunday River |
| Lifts | 13 | 19 | Sunday River |
| Summit elevation | 8,383' | 3,140' | Sugar Bowl |
| Beginner terrain | 17% | 30% | Sunday River |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 34% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 10 min | Sugar Bowl |
The Match
Sugar Bowl is significantly bigger (1,650 vs 870 acres). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 200"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.