The lift with the most vertical at Sunday River rises a modest 1,630 feet. But when you’ve got six miles of horizontal to work with, the place seems huge. Sunday River earns strong rankings for its terrain (No. 7). And there’s no lack of challenge. “It’s got a reputation as a cruiser paradise, but its steeps and glades are seriously underrated,” writes one regular. Snow Quality (No. 6), Grooming (No. 5) and lift infrastructure (No. 5) are still what set the place apart. And all that manmade snow makes for great Terrain Parks, too (No. 3). In short, the place knows how to absorb and
disperse crowds over a reliably good surface.
/ What’s New / Luxurious bedroom upgrades at both of the Grand Resort hotels
/ Don’t Miss / Grizzlies, on the access road, for great steaks and rowdy après
/ Mandatory Run / Ski White Heat nonstop from top to bottom, then tell us you want more vert.
