Haystack Mountain Ski Area vs Sugarbush Resort
Haystack Mountain Ski Area (Vermont) and Sugarbush Resort (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Haystack Mountain Ski Area | Sugarbush Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,407 ft (429 m) | 2,552 ft (778 m) |
| Summit elevation | 3,205 ft | 4,062 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,801 ft | 1,512 ft |
| Lifts | 5 | 18 |
| Runs | 65 | 142 |
| Beginner terrain | 44% | 20% |
| Intermediate terrain | 37% | 41% |
| Expert terrain | 19% | 39% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Sugarbush Resort has the bigger vertical (2,552 ft vs 1,407 ft); Sugarbush Resort has more runs (142 vs 65); Sugarbush Resort skews more expert (39% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain Ski Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Sugarbush Resort | Ikon Pass: unlimited days |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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