Sugarloaf vs Taos Ski Valley
Comparing Sugarloaf (ME) and Taos Ski Valley (NM) 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—
Taos Ski Valley
Taos, NM
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$80
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sugarloaf | Taos Ski Valley | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $115 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $80 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 240" | 177" | Sugarloaf |
| Skiable acres | 1,293 | 1,294 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Vertical drop | 2,820' | 3,131' | Taos Ski Valley |
| Runs | 162 | 119 | Sugarloaf |
| Lifts | 16 | 13 | Sugarloaf |
| Summit elevation | 4,237' | 12,481' | Taos Ski Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 13% | Sugarloaf |
| Advanced terrain | 48% | 33% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 5 min | Taos Ski Valley |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $80 entry). Sugarloaf sees more snow (240" vs 177"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.