Pleasant Mountain Ski Area vs Sugarloaf

Pleasant Mountain Ski Area (Maine) and Sugarloaf (Maine) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPleasant Mountain Ski AreaSugarloaf
Vertical drop1,240 ft (378 m)2,766 ft (843 m)
Summit elevation1,765 ft4,163 ft
Base elevation525 ft1,394 ft
Lifts514
Runs41137
Beginner terrain15%36%
Intermediate terrain59%35%
Expert terrain26%29%
Night skiingYesNo

Sugarloaf has the bigger vertical (2,766 ft vs 1,240 ft); Sugarloaf has more runs (137 vs 41); Sugarloaf skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Pleasant Mountain Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
SugarloafIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

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