Mountain Report

Well, hello there, Sugarloafers! On mornings like these, the Snow Report seems to write itself: we got a solid ten inches of snowfall. You read that right, almost a foot of freshies! After checking-in with groomers, who were on-hill overnight, we learned that the mountain saw a short period of sleet; however, once you break through the thin top layer, the snow beneath has stayed dry. Now, let’s talk terrain: in lieu of the storm, Ski Patrol was able to drop the ropes on a dozen trails including Choker, Double Bitter, and Wedge. Meanwhile, our Parks Crew was hard at work opening Dropline, complete with BX features and small jibs. 

For those who will be heading to the hill, we'll see few additional bouts of flurries as this front departs. These scattered snow showers, which will continue into tomorrow, could provide another 3 inches of accumulation! Temperatures will remain right around 20 degrees at the top of Timberline, hovering just below freezing at Base Lodge. We expect winds will increase as the afternoon progresses, so please be prepared as this could impact lift operations. A bit of advice? Fixed-grip lifts tend to be more reliable in these situations, so consider hitting DRC A or B, King Pine, or Skyline in the event of operational challenges at the SuperQuad, Timberline, or Whiffletree. 

A reminder to First Tracks eligible passholders that lift operations will get things spinning  for you folks at DRC and Skyline at 7:30am sharp this morning (the SuperQuad is momentarily on maintenance hold). At 8:00am, Snubber and West Mountain will open to the public; then, at 8:30, DRC A and B, King Pine, Sawduster, Skidway, Skyline, the SuperQuad, and Whiffletree are scheduled to turn, followed by Timberline at 9:00am. For the latest trail and lift status, follow us on Twitter, @Sugarloaf Snow.

Please note that lift tickets are not available for purchase at the ticket window: we ask that you purchase day passes online, in advance. High peak days and/or holidays may have limited availability, so we suggest buying your passes well ahead of time. 

Winter Safety Guidelines:
As a reminder, before coming to the mountain, please be prepared to do the following:

• Prior-to-visit health screening: How are you feeling?
• Face coverings are mandatory and required in all public areas, including lift lines and on the chairlift.
• Your car is your Base Lodge. That means you'll boot up at your car and only bring with you what you can carry throughout the day.
• Drive together, ride together.
• For more details and a complete list of safety measures and operational changes, please visit sugarloaf.com/winter-operations.

Uphill Access Policy:
Please review our new Uphill Access Policy, updated January 8, 2021. Remember:

• The mountain opens to uphill travel at 7:00am and to downhill traffic at 8:30am; please note that no downhill traffic is permitted prior to 8:30am. 
• All uphill skiers and riders are required to have a valid season pass or day ticket; if you do not intend to ride a lift at any point during the day, you can purchase an Uphill Access day ticket for $10 from Guest Services.

See you on the slopes,

Gabrielle