Sugarloaf Ski Resort Guide
Sugarloaf, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 88km |
| Highest Lift | 1,290m |
| Resort Height | 430m |
| Nearest Airports | Denver International and Colorado Springs |
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Sugarloaf
The American ski resort of Sugarloaf is at an altitude of 430m, with 88km of marked runs.
Summary
Sugarloaf has direct access to 88km of downhill skiing, with 129 marked pistes, served by a total of 15 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Sugarloaf offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sugarloaf is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Sugarloaf.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'High Rigger (backside of snowfields)'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sugarloaf?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Sugarloaf.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Sugarloaf Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 59 | 35km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 40 | 24km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 34 | 29km |
| Downhill Total Length | 88km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 105km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 15 | |
Altitudes
Sugarloaf Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,290m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 430m |
| Resort Altitude (Sugarloaf) | 430m |
| Max Vertical | 860m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Sugarloaf?
This ski resort is in Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sugarloaf is Denver International, 67 minutes drive away.
Colorado Springs, Portland, Laramie and Vail/Eagle airports are all within three hours drive.
Denver International is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 15 ski lifts are able to uplift 21,805 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 80km of ski runs, with 1000 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sugarloaf open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Sugarloaf, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Sugarloaf Tourist Office for the latest.
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