Sugarloaf News & Features

Rising Oil Prices Haven't Dented Ski Season

Prices at the gas pumps have not slowed down spring skiers and riders, but summer visitors could be another story.

28th March 2011

Storm Hammers Northeast With Rain, Snow, Bitter Cold

Mixed precipitation, widely varied temperatures hit the Northeast.

8th March 2011

Sugarloaf Expansion Adds Brackett Basin Terrain

The new area is the first part of a three-phase, 655-acre expansion onto Burnt Mountain.

7th March 2011

OTS Special Report: How Safe Are Chairlifts? 'Safer Than Cars, Escalators, Or Elevators'

Chairlifts are mechanical devices, built by people, with many moving parts prone to wear and tear.

25th February 2011

Sugarloaf Will Replace Spillway Chairs With New Fixed-Grip Quad

Construction set to begin after the lifts stop spinning in May.

23rd February 2011

Spring Skiing Looms Up And Down Eastern Seaboard

Days lengthen, sun warms, snow evolves into soft corn.

21st February 2011

What Is Spring Skiing?

The sun is higher and warmer, and snow has evolved into the soft corn snow that makes every turn a work of art.

5th February 2011

MLK Weekend: Variable Across The Country

Mostly good snow, good weather and good crowds, but some rain, and no records broken.

18th January 2011

Update: Operators Explain Sugarloaf Chairlift Accident

Sugarloaf gives a detailed account of events leading to the Spillway East Chair derailment.

30th December 2010

Update: Sugarloaf Continues To Probe Chairlift Accident

29th December 2010

Update: Chairlift Derailment At Sugarloaf Resort In Maine

UPDATED 6:10 p.m. ET: A chairlift derailment occurred this morning at Sugarloaf Resort in Maine. Injuries reported, but not life-threatening.

28th December 2010

Major Winter Storm Slams Into The East

Storm means blizzard conditions, heavy snow, coastal flooding, and travel disruptions.

27th December 2010

Maine Learn To Ski And Ride Card Gets Better

Seven ski areas have teamed up to teach skiing and riding.

13th December 2010

Northern New England Hit By Surprising Snowstorm And Cold Temps

"It's what ski areas dream about at this time of year."

7th December 2010

Ski Or Ride Loon, Sugarloaf, Sunday River With New England Pass

Pass is valid at Loon Mountain, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River.

20th September 2010