Sugarloaf vs Whitefish Mountain
Comparing Sugarloaf (ME) and Whitefish Mountain (MT) 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—
Whitefish Mountain
Whitefish, MT
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$55
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sugarloaf | Whitefish Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $115 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $55 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 240" | 300" | Whitefish Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 1,293 | 3,000 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,820' | 2,353' | Sugarloaf |
| Runs | 162 | 100 | Sugarloaf |
| Lifts | 16 | 12 | Sugarloaf |
| Summit elevation | 4,237' | 6,800' | Whitefish Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 20% | Tied |
| Advanced terrain | 48% | 36% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 5 min | Whitefish Mountain |
The Match
Whitefish Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($55 vs $79 entry). Whitefish Mountain is significantly bigger (3,000 vs 1,293 acres). Whitefish Mountain sees more snow (300" vs 240"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.