Big Squaw Mountain Resort vs Sunday River

Big Squaw Mountain Resort (Maine) and Sunday River (Maine) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBig Squaw Mountain ResortSunday River
Vertical drop577 ft (176 m)2,316 ft (706 m)
Summit elevation1,903 ft3,133 ft
Base elevation1,325 ft817 ft
Lifts220
Runs26146
Beginner terrain5%39%
Intermediate terrain73%30%
Expert terrain22%31%
Night skiing-No

Sunday River has the bigger vertical (2,316 ft vs 577 ft); Sunday River has more runs (146 vs 26); Sunday River skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big Squaw Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sunday RiverIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

Stay near Big Squaw Mountain Resort

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Big Squaw Mountain Resort

Related comparisons

Killington Ski Resort vs Sunday RiverSugarbush Resort vs Sunday RiverSugarloaf vs Sunday RiverSunday River vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaStratton Mountain Resort vs Sunday RiverLoon Mountain Ski Resort vs Sunday RiverSki Bromont vs Sunday RiverPico Mountain vs Sunday River

More detail: Big Squaw Mountain Resort stats · Sunday River stats