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Sunday River Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 4, 2024

Sunday River, with its eight interconnected mountain peaks, offers a diverse terrain for all skill levels, ensuring a thrilling ride on its impeccably groomed trails, and is renowned for its reliable snowfall and extensive snowmaking capabilities.

Sunday River overview

Stats

4.3
/5
Rating
m
Resort height
957
m
Summit

KM of slopes

25.5
Beginners
30.5
Intermediates
25.5
Experts
84.8
Total

Best for

Beginners
Intermediates
Fun
Boarders
Fun
Fun
Fun
Fun
Snowparks

Sunday River for beginners

Beginners rating -
25.5
Perfect
Sunday River is a fantastic choice for beginners, with a dedicated learning area at South Ridge and a variety of green runs spread across the resort. The resort's ski school is renowned for its excellent instruction, offering private and group lessons for all ages. The Chondola lift, a combination of chairs and gondolas, provides easy access to the beginner slopes, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience for new skiers.

Sunday River for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Intermediates
Perfect
Intermediate skiers will find Sunday River to be a perfect fit with its wide variety of blue and black diamond trails. The resort boasts eight interconnected mountain peaks, each offering a unique skiing experience. The Jordan Bowl and White Cap peaks are particularly popular among intermediates for their long, sweeping runs and panoramic views. The resort's high-speed chairlifts, like the Chondola and the Jordan Bowl Express, ensure quick access to these peaks.

Sunday River for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Fun
Perfect
Advanced skiers will find Sunday River to be a playground of challenges and thrills. The resort is home to White Heat, known as one of the most difficult runs in the East, with its steep pitch and often icy conditions. Additionally, the resort's Oz and Jordan Bowl areas offer a variety of black diamond trails, providing plenty of opportunities for advanced skiers to test their skills.

Sunday River for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Boarders
Perfect
Sunday River is a haven for snowboarders, offering a diverse range of terrain across eight interconnected mountain peaks. The resort is home to six progressive terrain parks, including T72, a dedicated snowboarding park with a superpipe and a variety of jumps and jibs. The resort's extensive snowmaking capabilities ensure optimal conditions for snowboarding throughout the season.

Sunday River for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Fun
Perfect
Sunday River is a freerider's dream, boasting a variety of ungroomed trails and glades that offer a thrilling off-piste experience. The resort's Oz and Aurora Peak areas are particularly popular among off-piste enthusiasts, with their steep pitches, deep powder, and tree skiing opportunities. Additionally, the resort's extensive snowmaking capabilities ensure that there's always plenty of fresh powder to carve through, even when Mother Nature isn't cooperating.

Sunday River for families

Families rating -
Fun
Perfect
Sunday River is a fantastic choice for families, offering a variety of terrain across eight interconnected mountain peaks, making it an ideal playground for skiers of all levels. The resort's ski school is renowned for its dedicated children's programs, and the beginner-friendly slopes at South Ridge are perfect for those just starting out. Off the slopes, families can enjoy a range of activities, from snow tubing and ice skating to ziplining and scenic lift rides, ensuring there's never a dull moment.

Sunday River apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Fun
Sunday River offers a laid-back après-ski scene, perfect for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere after a day on the slopes. The Foggy Goggle is a popular spot for a post-ski pint and some live music, while the Matterhorn Ski Bar is known for its pizza and local craft beers. For those seeking a bit more excitement, the resort also offers night skiing for an extended day on the slopes.

Sunday River

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Sunday River food scene

Sunday River is a fantastic choice for families, offering a variety of terrain across eight interconnected mountain peaks, making it an ideal playground for skiers of all levels. The resort's ski school is renowned for its dedicated children's programs, and the beginner-friendly slopes at South Ridge are perfect for those just starting out. Off the slopes, families can enjoy a range of activities, from snow tubing and ice skating to ziplining and scenic lift rides, ensuring there's never a dull moment.