One of New England's best ski areas got better over the summer. Sugarloaf's long runs, and normally ample snow have made it a great mountain for Maine residents, but many in southern New England find it too long a ride.
Word is that the ride is worth it.
The purchase of a new air compressor, four new Bombardier grooming machines and nearly 100 new tower guns is a sign of an area that knows how important snow surfaces are to attracting the intermediate skiers. With the lack of significant snowfall in the East during this early season, the money was well invested. It also allows for snowmaking at temperatures in the high 20s. The new tower guns also increase the efficiency in snowmaking. Machine-made snow falls in a natural state from the tower guns, meaning the human snowmakers don't have to lug heavy guns around the mountain to new locations.