Sugarbush
Also known as: Sugarbush Resort, The 'Bush
Mad River Valley; Lincoln Peak village
Can the whole group come?
Who in your group gets a good week at Sugarbush - the terrain split, the ski school, and what the people not skiing do.
~Beg 23 / Int 45 / Adv 32; Castlerock steep/natural terrain
Lincoln Peak beginner area & family programs
Lincoln Peak village, Clay Brook spa/lodging, dining
Yes (Sugarbush Daycare / children's center)
Full ski/ride school + rentals
Expert Castlerock + strong intermediate/advanced balance
Snow & season
Good; ~60-70% snowmaking
Typically late Nov to mid-Apr
Jan-Mar
Peak Christmas/New Year, Presidents' week, weekends; midweek quieter
Steep glades + groomers
Cold Eastern freeze; icy days
The mountain
484 trail ac (~4,000+ incl. Slide Brook)
111
Castlerock steeps + glades
Moderate
Getting there & lift pass
Adult day ~$100-170 (Ikon Pass)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Burlington (BTV) ~45 min
Road; transfers
Allyn's Lodge (mid-mountain), Gate House, Timbers
Lincoln Peak village services
Warren / Burlington hub
Patrol & safety
Pro patrol; no avalanche terrain (managed)
Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin (~25 mi)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand ski resort report. Coordinates are approximate.