Pico Mountain vs Sunday River

Pico Mountain (Vermont) and Sunday River (Maine) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPico MountainSunday River
Vertical drop1,932 ft (589 m)2,316 ft (706 m)
Summit elevation3,934 ft3,133 ft
Base elevation2,001 ft817 ft
Lifts720
Runs68146
Beginner terrain20%39%
Intermediate terrain53%30%
Expert terrain27%31%
Night skiingNoNo

Sunday River has the bigger vertical (2,316 ft vs 1,932 ft); Sunday River has more runs (146 vs 68); Sunday River skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Pico MountainIkon Pass: 7 days
Sunday RiverIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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