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Sugarbush Resort, VT has invested in numerous improvements for the 2017/18 ski season. The biggest of which is the replacement of two double lifts with new fixed-grip quads. The new Village Quad at Lincoln Peak (replacing the Village Double) and Sunshine Quad at Mt. Ellen (replacing the Sunshine Double) are expected to provide an improved beginner experience at both mountains while also increasing total uphill capacity. Mountain Collective passholders are in for a treat at Sugarbush this season, as mountain guests will be welcomed with an enhanced experience all around the mountain.
Improvements At Sugarbush For The 2017/18 Season:
- The new Village Quad at Lincoln Peak will replace the Village Double
- The new Sunshine Quad at Mt. Ellen will replace the Sunshine Double
- The old ticket scanning system will be replaced with RFID (radio frequency identification) gates at all base lifts
- Sugarbush has joined the Mountain Collective Pass
- A new air compressor has been added to reduce energy consumption
- Addition SnowLogic low-energy snowmaking guns have been purchased
- Two new Pisten Bully groomers have been added to the fleet, one specifically for Terrain parks
Sugarbush Press Release:
Sugarbush Invests in New Lifts, RFID Among Other Capital ImprovementsÂ
Warren, VT (August 22, 2017) “ Sugarbush Resort has invested in a number of capital improvement projects heading into the 2017/18 winter season to further provide a better mountain experience for guests.
The resort is replacing two of its older double lifts with new fixed-grip quads. The new Village Quad at Lincoln Peak (replacing the Village Double) and Sunshine Quad at Mt. Ellen (replacing the Sunshine Double) are expected to provide an improved beginner experience at both mountains while also increasing total uphill capacity. Sugarbush also regraded the area around both the lifts to be better suited for beginners.
Sugarbush is replacing its old ticket scanning system with RFID (radio frequency identification) gates at all base lifts. All passholders will receive a new SugarXpress Card with their season pass loaded on it, and for those buying day tickets, the SugarXpress card may be retained, and additional discounted days may be purchased online without having to return to the ticket window. The SugarXpress Cards are kept inside a skier’s clothing and will signal the gate to open and allow access to the lift.
Sugarbush has also joined the Mountain Collective, an alliance of sixteen of the best ski resort destinations throughout the USA and Canada, as well as four international affiliates. The Mountain Collective pass includes two days at each participating resort plus 50% off additional days after that. Sugarbush Premium pass holders will receive a special pass holder benefit of 50% off day tickets at 15 Mountain Collective destinations. For more information visit www.mountaincollective.com.
The resort has invested in a number of other projects to improve the guest experience. These include: replacing an older air compressor with a new, adjustable compressor that allows control of the amount of air produced, thus reducing energy consumption; the purchase of additional SnowLogic low-energy snowmaking guns; replacement of the North Ridge Quad motor; the installation of new snowmaking pipe on Which Way and First Time; and the purchase of two new Pisten Bully groomers (one specifically designed for the terrain park).
Season Passes are currently on sale through September 13 at their lowest available rates. For more information on what’s new at the resort or season passes visit www.sugarbush.com.
