The first step towards Burnt Mountain expansion was realized with the opening of Brackett Basin. Hundreds of acres of steep, snow-packed glades marked the beginning of Sugarloaf's legendary sidecountry terrain. 

The Sugarloaf Golf Course installed a new irrigation system, allowing for a more efficient use of resources and greatly improved turf health.

45 North opened at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, introducing seasonally inspired chef-driven cuisine to the village. 

The Burnt Mountain Summit opened, marking the eastern-most expansion of the resort boundary. Accessible only by hiking or skinning, it introduced a whole new way to earn your turns. With the peak we'd all been dreaming of finally within reach, one of the most exciting parts of the Sugarloaf 2020 plan was realized. 

In partnership with Carrabassett Valley Academy, the Sugarloaf Ski Club, and the generous support of the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation, the Alfond Competition Center cemented Sugarloaf's status as the East's premier ski racing development center. In addition to hosting teams across the nation, the new space provides conference and wedding guests another on-mountain option for events. 

The first true cat skiing operation in New England gave Sugarloafers access to untouched glades and opened up even more sidecountry acreage. The custom passenger snowcats bring guests 1.5 miles up into the Eastern Territory and accesses terrain that can't be reached by chairlift. 

An après favorite, the Widowmaker was completely revamped over the summer of 2019. Our live music lineup meant we needed a bigger, better stage, and relocating the bar improved efficiency and made it faster than ever to grab one of 20 Maine-brewed beers on tap. The loft was transformed, including the addition of a rooftop deck looking out over the Beach with one of the best mountain views in the area. 

The first steps of West Mountain Phase I began in the summer of 2020. Work will continue on site designs and permitting, and initial phases of tree cutting and trail construction are next on the list. 

Innovative dual frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) gates were installed at several lifts. This new technology streamlined the customer experience by providing direct-to-lift ticketing options and reducing or eliminating time spent at the ticket window.

• Site design and permitting
• New lift installed
• Trail design and construction
• New snowmaking installed
• Bullwinkle's renovation
• Residential real estate development

A comprehensive 10-phase project to overhaul Sugarloaf's snowmaking system will begin with upgrades to pumps, electrical systems, and snowmaking pipes, as well as new booster pumps that will improve our ability to make snow at higher elevations. New high-efficiency snowguns will be added to our fleet, beginning with more than 200 new guns in 2021; these initial phases will also include new snowmaking infrastructure for newly developed West Mountain terrain. 

Working in partnership with the Town of Carrabassett Valley, we will install a snowmaking system at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center to create a world class Nordic racing facility.

The next generation of Sugarloafers is here, and we're working to make their experience the best it can be. We'll expand and improve the Children's Center, with a focus on learning, fun, and Sugarloaf spirit. 

As our signature summit-access lift, Timberline is a crucial piece of the on-mountain experience. In the coming years, we'll look to replace and upgrade Timberline, extending the bottom terminal down to Bullwinkle's and paving the way for a year-round summit experience offering. 

Double Runner is centrally located and is a crucial lift for our ski school programs. Over the next few years, we will look to replace and upgrade Double Runner with a higher capacity lift. 

A full-service spa will be added to the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, offering massage treatments and an array of holistic aesthetic services. As summer wedding business continues to grow, amenities like this will make the entire area an even more coveted destination. 

As we map out the future of Sugarloaf, the Village and Hotel will be considered for a number of upgrades and possible expansion.