Each Mountain In It’s Own Way

The best part about Maine is that there are an array of ski mountains to choose from, each of which with a different flair and a different atmosphere to enjoy. If you want an event-centric weekend with loads to do on the mountain day and night, Sugarloaf is a magical place to be. If you want something more low-key on the weekends, with an early night back at the condo, Saddleback is a fabulous spot.

The ability to be able to ski Brackett Basin and Broccoli Garden on a Tuesday and then ski Casablanca on Wednesday? It can’t be beat. Being able to ski White Nitro on a Friday and Tight Line on a Saturday? Can’t complain.

If you’re staying in Stratton, both mountains are under 30 minutes away, which means you can decide which mountain feels right on any given day.

It’s ‘Winter-In-Maine’ conditions at both. There are windholds at both. There are cold days at both. There is corduroy, there are bumps, there are jumps.

From personal experience, I know how refreshing it is to ski at a different mountain sometimes. You get similar views but from different angles and heights. You get to meet new people and see different things. There’s nothing that makes me appreciate my home mountain more than going to another one every once in a while for a reset.

And please, before making an assumption about a resort, ski there first and THEN tell me what you really think.