Sugarbush Resort

Sugarbush Resort in Warren sits at the heart of Vermont's Mad River Valley, with two distinct ski mountains — Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen — connected by a free shuttle service and together offering 111 trails across 578 skiable acres in the Green Mountains. Lincoln Peak, the primary mountain, rises to 4,083 feet and features a mix of terrain from the wide groomed runs of the Gate House area to the challenging double-black-diamond runs on Castlerock, one of New England's most beloved expert areas. Mount Ellen, four miles north, adds extensive intermediate and beginner terrain with its own base lodge at the General Stark base area. The resort holds an Ikon Pass alliance, making it accessible to multi-resort pass holders from across North America. Sugarbush's ski season typically runs December through April, with the longest sustained operations in the Mad River Valley area. Summer transforms the mountains into a hiking and mountain biking destination, with lift-accessed trails and the Sugarbush Golf Course providing warm-weather activities. The Mad River Valley surrounding the resort is itself a destination, with the towns of Warren and Waitsfield offering farm-to-table dining, artisan shops, and the distinctive Vermont country character that draws visitors year-round. The valley's farms supply some of Vermont's finest produce, and the local dining scene regularly exceeds what the resort's scale might suggest. Foliage in October transforms the valley into a spectacular color display visible from the mountain gondola. Most ski visits fill a full day; the dual-mountain layout rewards multi-day stays for complete exploration.