The skiing is mild and good for cruising. Bretton Woods ski resort also has a halfpipe for snowboarders. This mountain makes special efforts to ensure great family vacations, evidenced by a loyal following. Its downhill variety is mixed with one of the best cross-country networks in New England, spectacularly set on the grounds of the Mount Washington Hotel. This unobstructed look shows a very big, very well utilized mountain.
Runs snake down from the crown in every direction.
This may be the best single ski mountain in New England. The great terrain is just one of the reasons Sugarloaf's many loyal skiers don't hesitate to drive that extra hour or so to get there. This resort has consistently been rated to have some of the best service in the industry. The Sunday River Ski Resort rises six miles to the north, a 90-minute drive from the Portland airport and about three and a half hours from Boston. Lift lines are never long and the terrain, which ranges from wide smooth cruisers to steep glades, never seems to end.