Sugarloaf or Sugarbush-

Hey guys, I am starting the early stages of planning a winter trip and wanted to get some advice on these east coast mountains. I'm from CT and usually go to Okemo/Stratton/Killington/ Mt Snow. I found some great deals for week trips to Sugarloaf and Sugarbush and wanted to get some input from people who have ridden there. All I have heard about the two is Sugarloaf gets extremely cold and windy since its in Maine, but after looking at the two sites Sugarloaf definitely looks like a great mountain.

Any input, or comments from riders who have been to one, or both would be appreciated.

Thanks guy/gals

I find the snow quality at Sugarloaf is better than sugar bush.... add to that the fact that loaf has better terrain and is the only east coast mountain with "above tree" lift accessible riding.  Don't go expecting snow fields like Colorado or Utah, but the peak is def free of trees.

If you already ride at Okemo and Killy, Sugarbush is really only about 30 min north of K.... so save that for a day when you pull into K and it's a madhouse. 

Also, if I was planning a riding trip... I'd go somewhere that's a little to far to do in one day..... I say Sugarloaf all the way.

Originally posted by Shift4200 I find the snow quality at Sugarloaf is better than sugar bush.... add to that the fact that loaf has better terrain and is the only east coast mountain with "above tree" lift accessible riding.  Don't go expecting snow fields like Colorado or Utah, but the peak is def free of trees. If you already ride at Okemo and Killy, Sugarbush is really only about 30 min north of K.... so save that for a day when you pull into K and it's a madhouse.

I've never been to Sugarbush, so I can't really say much for that. But Sugarloaf can get really cold and windy, but as long as you dress for it it's not bad at all. The trails are amazing so its worth it. I have also been on plenty of days when it was gorgeous weather. Only thing that I would warn you about is the long lines during holiday weekends... you can avoid them if you use some of the more out of the way lifts though.

Go to Sugarlof it's awesome! Try tours de sport I got a great deal from them last March. Or you can look into renting a condo.

Sugarloaf it is! Sent in the deposits for the trip about 2 weeks ago. Figured if I am going somewhere for 5 days might as well go somewhere I wont go any other time-

Listen to this deal; Sun-Thurs lodging in Village Condos (trailside) and 5 day lift pass for.... wait for it.... $289 for the whole deal. Squeezing max occupancy in a room but not a big deal ( 4 ppl in a 1 bedroom, 6 in a 2 bedroom and 8 in a 3 bedroom)

Pays of to be part of the Outdoor Club at school and take advantage of the mountains 'college week'