Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere.

The Verdict

Sugarloaf Mountain leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Sugarloaf Mountain

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Sugarloaf Mountain

100.2" average season

Best Terrain

Sugarloaf Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Loon Mountain Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Sugarloaf Mountain

Charming, walkable village

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Sugarloaf Mountain

Maine, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.5

7.0

Walkability

7.0

8.0

Village Vibe

7.5

8.0

Mountain

Vertical

2,100'

2,820'

Skiable Area

370 ac

1,240 ac

Green Runs

20%

22%

Trails

61

162

Lifts

11

13

Getting There

Airport

MHT

PWM

Drive Time

1.5h

2.5h

Road Ease

8.0

6.0

Cost

Passes

Epic

Ikon

Day Pass

$139

$149

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Sugarloaf Mountain

100.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

89.6" total

89%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

100"50"0"

Loon Mountain Resort

Sugarloaf Mountain

Key Insights

Sugarloaf Mountain excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

Sugarloaf Mountain's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Loon Mountain Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Sugarloaf Mountain offers more terrain variety (1,240 acres vs 370 acres)
Sugarloaf Mountain has greater vertical drop (2,820' vs 2,100'), offering longer runs
Loon Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (77% green and blue), while Sugarloaf Mountain skews more advanced (46% black and double black)

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Sugarloaf Mountain

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,240 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners

Best for Toddlers

Guides

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