School ski trips to Sugarloaf
Maine’s best-kept secret, known to locals as ‘The Loaf’ due to its striking resemblance to an iced bun, Sugarloaf is renowned for offering the most challenging skiing in New England. Ideal for schools, the pedestrianised village has been developed in true Nordic style, with all amenities conveniently on hand.
Sugarloaf offers almost 1,700 acres of skiing over a vertical drop of almost 2,300ft, making it the largest US ski resort east of the Rockies. A winter playground for all levels of skier or boarder, the skiing gets progressively harder as you go higher, although there is an easy run for beginners from top to bottom.
Features
Beginners have plenty of scope to discover a passion for ski at this fantastic resort, thanks to the option of an easy summit to base run. Intermediates can join their instructors on extensive terrain, while confident skiers will have the opportunity to head higher for some of the most challenging runs in New England.
Your group’s most advanced skiers will no doubt be challenged at Sugarloaf by the region’s tough terrain of the backside snowfields and black diamond glades, which are set against a massive mountain – especially by New England’s standards.
Piste area
5km² / 1,240 acres
Resort height
432m / 1,417.3 ft
Direction of slopes
Northwest & west
Number of ski lifts
13
Number of trails
162
Longest run
5.63km / 3.5 mi
Highest lift
1,127m / 3,698ft
Average snowfall
508cm / 200ins
Snowmaking
95% covered
Lift Pass
Keycard. No photo required
Emergency services
Doctor in-resort; hospital in Kingfield (17.5 miles)
Transfers
3.5hrs from Boston Airport (BOS); 8hrs from New York (JFK)
ACCOMMODATION
Located just a few steps from the slopes, ski school, base lodge and village shops, the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel is the perfect choice to suit almost any group’s requirements. On-site, you'll find a small health suite with hot tubs and a sauna.
- Superb slope access
- Games room
- Free access to Sugarloaf Sports and Fitness Club
- Close proximity to ski school and village
Located just a few steps from the slopes, ski school, base lodge and village shops, the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel is the perfect choice to suit almost any group’s requirements. On-site, you'll find a small health suite with hot tubs and a sauna.
- Superb slope access
- Games room
- Free access to Sugarloaf Sports and Fitness Club
- Close proximity to ski school and village
Trip details
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Outdoor ice-skating
- Sports club
- Anti-gravity centre
- Snowcat ride
If you have an excursion in mind for your ski trip to Sugarloaf that you don't see listed here, please get in touch and our friendly team will do their best to arrange it for you.
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- Overseas coach transfers
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full-paying passengers by air
- Half-board accommodation
- Lift pass
- 5 or 6 days ski tuition (minimum 4 hours per day)
- Skis, boots, poles and helmet
- Dedicated resort representative service
- Full use of your coach in resort (coach groups only and subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
- 24-hour emergency service
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Personalised customer service throughout from your knowledgeable tour coordinator
- ESTA or visa. Please note that all visitors to USA/Canada require this.
- Evening entertainment
- Ski carriage. If you are taking your own ski/board boots, these will need to be packed as luggage. Please note that ski carriage is an additional charge which can only be paid at check-in
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination, you'll need to consider meals for your group as these are not included in the package prices
- Lunches
- Tipping. Tipping is customary in North America and is not included in our packages.
- Instructors. A mixed group of ski or snowboarders and/or mixed abilities will impact the number of instructors required for your group and the price
- Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at the time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
