Middlebury College Snow Bowl vs Sugarbush Resort

Middlebury College Snow Bowl (Vermont) and Sugarbush Resort (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMiddlebury College Snow BowlSugarbush Resort
Vertical drop951 ft (290 m)2,552 ft (778 m)
Summit elevation2,661 ft4,062 ft
Base elevation1,709 ft1,512 ft
Lifts418
Runs26142
Beginner terrain35%20%
Intermediate terrain19%41%
Expert terrain46%39%
Night skiingNoNo

Sugarbush Resort has the bigger vertical (2,552 ft vs 951 ft); Sugarbush Resort has more runs (142 vs 26); Middlebury College Snow Bowl skews more expert (46% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Middlebury College Snow BowlNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sugarbush ResortIkon 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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