Two big mountains, 300 or so annual inches of snow, terrain to match any ability, heart-of-Vermont scenery and a skiing heritage that stacks up against almost anything on the continent. So why is the Bush ranked No. 13? Accessibility (No. 18) and lack of nightlife (No. 16) are perceived as negatives. But despite its fancy new base facilities (hotel, restaurant and the East’s new best slopeside bar, the Castlerock Pub), Sugarbush remains a classic Vermont “skier’s mountain”: No. 4 for Terrain, No. 6 for Challenge, No. 6 for Overall Satisfaction. As one reader rightly puts it: “It’s a very cool place to be.”
/ What’s New / Lodge, glade and snowmaking upgrades
/ Don’t Miss / The East’s only catskiing—powder days, early morning
/ Mandatory Run / Make that “runs”: All four of the Castlerock classics demand your attention.
