Saddleback Mountain vs Sunday River

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

StatSaddleback MountainSunday River
Vertical drop1,847 ft (563 m)2,316 ft (706 m)
Summit elevation3,996 ft3,133 ft
Base elevation2,149 ft817 ft
Lifts520
Runs72146
Beginner terrain38%39%
Intermediate terrain33%30%
Expert terrain29%31%
Night skiing-No

Sunday River has the bigger vertical (2,316 ft vs 1,847 ft); Sunday River has more runs (146 vs 72); Sunday River skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Saddleback MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
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 →

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