Sugarloaf vs Sunday River
Comparing Sugarloaf (ME) and Sunday River (ME) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Sunday River
Newry, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$159
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sugarloaf | Sunday River | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $159 | Sugarloaf |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $89 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 240" | 200" | Sugarloaf |
| Skiable acres | 1,293 | 870 | Sugarloaf |
| Vertical drop | 2,820' | 2,340' | Sugarloaf |
| Runs | 162 | 156 | Sugarloaf |
| Lifts | 16 | 19 | Sunday River |
| Summit elevation | 4,237' | 3,140' | Sugarloaf |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 30% | Sunday River |
| Advanced terrain | 48% | 34% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 10 min | Sugarloaf |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $89 entry). Sugarloaf is significantly bigger (1,293 vs 870 acres). Sugarloaf sees more snow (240" vs 200"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.