Guides, Personalities, and the Latest Happenings

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Year after year, we watch the West Coast celebrate and flaunt their early-season snow. Out there, November powder days are almost a given, while for us, late-season yardwork feels like the trade-off. The thought of a green Christmas quietly lingers in the back of our minds. Do we feel mistreated?...
I hope everyone had a great holiday and New Year’s, whether here at Sugarbush or elsewhere. Since the last State of the Mountain blog when we were working through a nice thaw/freeze, we’ve seen conditions rebound to be excellent for about a week and a half, another thaw/freeze event complete...
The Big Picture Theater and Cafe in Waitsfield has been an institution in the Valley for over twenty years.  However, in November of 2024 it was forced to close its doors due to rising costs and staffing issues.  There was an outcry from community members regarding the loss of their...
Ah, Mother Nature you fickle mistress you. After what has been undoubtedly one of the better starts to a season in recent memory from a conditions perspective, it’s finally our turn in line to ride the weather rollercoaster. We’re welcoming in a bit of weather whiplash with temps that climbed...
“So, here we are, once again, searching for buried treasure.” – David Goodman, referring to the process of finding backcountry stashes in the woods of Vermont Our most recent Climb It For Climate saw nearly 40 uphill enthusiasts join together for a full moon skin at Lincoln Peak. Together, we...
At this time last year, we were battling a warm and dry fall, celebrating our Opening Day on December 4th with one lift and four trails. Man what a difference a year makes! Not only have we already been open for two weeks, but we’ve been enjoying top-to-bottom skiing since...
A full week of free skiing for kids = fun for the whole family! For the second year in a row, Kids Ski Free Week returns to Sugarbush. Kids under 12 ski and ride for free 12/6-12/12. Bring the whole family and save big! Plus, with this stellar start to...
The Grift playing New Years eve in Gate House Lodge
Winter at Sugarbush isn’t just about carving the first turns, it’s about the moments that follow. The sound of a guitar echoing off the lodge walls, friends raising a glass to the season ahead, and that unmistakable energy when the mountain comes alive again. From Mt. Ellen’s Big Kicker to...