Sugarbush Activities

The Mad River Valley

The valley is bound by Lincoln Mountain of the Green Mountain National Forest to the west and the Northfield Mountain Range to the east. Lincoln Mountain is made up of 3 of the 8 Vermont 4000 foot peaks, Mount Ellen, Cutts Peak, and Mount Abraham (Mansfield and Killington contain the rest). To the south is Granville Gulf, where you can find the waterfalls that form the headwaters of the Mad River and the White River. The White River flows south along 100 and 107, and merges with the Connecticut River to divide Vermont and New Hampshire. The Mad River flows north through the valley, upon which the largest towns of Warren and Waitsfield lie. Eventually the Mad enters the Winooski River Valley, which Route 89 follows northwest on to Burlington and Lake Champlain.

Sugarbush Lift Tickets and Passes
The Sugarcard is the best deal. Guests can't use your Sugarcard, so pass this on to regular guests. Purchase online or call 800.53.SUGAR. All Passes are picked up at the Season Pass Office, next to Gatehouse Lodge at Lincoln Peak 802.583.6533.

Sugarbush Health and Raquet Club
A full Rec Center next to the house with: rock climbing, gym, weights, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, co-ed steam room, three indoor tennis / racquet ball courts, massage, and fitness classes.

Dining Guides

  • The best casual restaurants are John Egan's Big World, The Den, The Hyde Away, Jay's, and The Grill at Sugarbush Inn
  • The best bars are Hyde Away, Mad River Tavern, The Blue Tooth, and Purple Moon Pub
  • The best romantic / elegant dining is at The Common Man, Chez Henri, Bass, The Warren House, Millbrook Inn, The Steak Place at Tucker Inn, and The Pitcher Inn
  • Mad River Valley Dining
  • VT Living Dining Guide
  • Vermont.com

Backcountry Skiing

Cross Country and Tele Skiing

Hiking and Snowshoeing

Hiking and Snowshoeing Rentals

VT Ski Shops

  • Mountainside Ski Shop, Sugarbush Village: 802.583.9299
  • Alpine Options, Sugarbush Access Road, Lincoln, Ellen, MRG: 802.583.1763
  • Vermont North Ski Shop, Sugarbush Access Road: 802.583.2511 or Route 17: 802.496.2507
  • Inverness Ski Shop, Route 100 Waitsfield: 802.496.3343
  • Clearwater Sports, Route 100 Waitsfield: 802.496.2708
  • Downhill Edge, Sugarbush Access Road: 802.583.3887

NJ Ski Shops

Central Vermont Snowmobiling
These are listed in order of least distance from the ski house. I would call all of them, and see how much "freedom" they give you in the tour. See how long the track is, and what kind of terrain it goes over. Stowe ST and Killington ST are the two best and largest.

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