Resort Comparison

SugarloafvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort

Sugarloaf ski resort
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Sugarloaf

Western Maine Mountains, United States

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ski resort
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Canadian Rockies, Canada

Key Statistics

Sugarloaf
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
165 kmBest
Total Piste
128 km
15Best
Total Lifts
5
1,291m
Peak Altitude
Best2,450m
478m
Base Altitude
Best1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
★★★★☆
2hBest
Transfer Time
3h
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)

Difficulty Distribution

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Sugarloaf

Beginner 6/10Intermediate 7/10Advanced 9/10
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Beginner 3/10Intermediate 5/10Advanced 9/10

Estimated Trip Cost

Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.

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Sugarloaf

$4,516total

$2,258 per person

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

$6,160total

$3,080 per person

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Category Scores

Sugarloaf
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
8
7
Snow Reliability
7
8
Lift System
7
4
Family Friendliness
6
3
Apres-Ski
6
4
Off-Piste
8
9
Beginner Suitability
6
3
Intermediate Terrain
7
5
Advanced Terrain
9
9
Value for Money
7
7
Accommodation
7
5
Dining
6
6
Accessibility
6
4
Scenery & Charm
8
8
Ski School
7
5

The Verdict

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Sugarloaf wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
9category wins
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Off-Piste
2category wins

Tied categories (4)

Advanced TerrainValue for MoneyDiningScenery & Charm

Best For

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Sugarloaf

Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm

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