Sunday River
Also known as: Sunday River Resort
Eight peaks; Grand Summit/Jordan hotels
Can the whole group come?
Who in your group gets a good week at Sunday River - the terrain split, the ski school, and what the people not skiing do.
Beg 33 / Int 36 / Adv 19 / Exp 12; White Heat expert
South Ridge learning area & family zones
Grand Summit / Jordan hotels, spa, tubing, dining
Yes (licensed childcare & kids' programs)
Large ski/ride school + rentals
Broad beginner/intermediate spread across 8 peaks; family-friendly
Snow & season
Excellent; ~95% snowmaking (industry-leading)
Typically late Oct/Nov to early May
Dec-Mar
Peak Christmas/New Year, Presidents' week, weekends; midweek quieter
Groomers + expert pockets
Cold Eastern freeze; icy days
The mountain
870 ac
135
Expert pockets (White Heat)
Busy holidays
Getting there & lift pass
Adult day ~$100-180 (Ikon Pass)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Portland (PWM) ~1.5 h
Road; transfers
Peak Lodge, base lodges, mid-mountain outlets
Slope-side hotels/services
Bethel hub
Patrol & safety
Pro patrol; no avalanche terrain (managed)
Rumford Hospital (~15 mi)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand ski resort report. Coordinates are approximate.