Sugarloaf School Ski Trips

Sugarloaf School Ski Trips
The Largest Skiable Resort East of the Rockies

Located in the Carrabassett Valley just 4.5hrs north of Boston city and known affectionately as “the Loaf”, Sugarloaf is surrounded by Maine’s Western Mountains. Additionally, the resort is renowned for offering the most challenging skiing in New England.

With an extended ski area in Brackett Basin your spoilt for choice, Sugarloaf offers almost 1,700 acres of skiing over a vertical drop of 2,820ft, thus creating 54 miles of trails making it the largest ski resort East of the Rockies. This deceptively large mountain is extremely popular with skiers young and old as it offers the only slope side village in Eastern USA.

Furthermore, this is one of the few resorts where all levels of skiers can start at the summit with a range of terrain to choose from, so you can see why so many UK schools choose Sugarloaf for their School Ski Trip. Snow is guaranteed late into the season with an average 17 feet of snowfall every year, in addition to an efficient snow-making system that covers 95% of the mountain.

It’s not just about the Snow…

With 170 designer outlets and incredible savings, this is the place to buy all your favorite brands. It is no wonder why this New England style village has become one of the country’s most popular outlet shopping destination for visitors from all over the world.

Why not add to your Sugarloaf School Ski Trip stay with a City Stopover in New York or Boston!

Sugarloaf Resort Facts

Resort Height 4,237ft Vertical Drop 2,820ft Highest Lift 4,237ft No. of Lifts 14 No. of Trails 153 Easy Runs 25% Medium Runs 32% Difficult Runs 43% Acres of Piste 1,700 Longest Run 3.5miles Average Snowfall 200 inches

Flight time 7hrs Transfer times 2.5hrs from Boston, 6hrs from NY

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up from School, in an Executive coach and driven to the airport
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Your dedicated 24/7 inspireski representative will meet you upon arrival at the airport to assist with check in and remain with you for the duration of the trip
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Check into your flight from UK airport to Boston/New York
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After collecting your bags and passing through customs, meet your coach driver for the transfer to the resort
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Arrive in resort and check into your hotel
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Delicious Evening Meal served in the hotel (depending on arrival time)
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Welcome drink and meeting with Tour Representative to go through the Sugarloaf itinerary

Day 2

Early morning rise and stock up at Breakfast with hot and cold buffet options in the hotel (American style pancakes!!)
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Your rep will take you to the ski hire shop where we will commence the ski and boot fit session with careful attention being paid to everyone comfort and ski ability.
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Head on over to the ski school meeting point for your ski school ability assessment and the first of the weeks lessons (instructor ratio usually 1:10 depending on group size)
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Time for Lunch which is taken either back at the hotel on at the Mountain base lodge
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Begin your afternoon ski lessons putting into practice what you’ve been shown that morning
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Transfer back to hotel to freshen up and for some R&R after a hard day on the snow
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Dinner time! Buffet or plated hot meal served in the hotel or local restaurant
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A fun-filled bespoke apres ski programme will be put in place before you arrive in resort so that the children and staff alike. We will make sure the enjoyment continues off the slopes and help ease the burden on staff to find things for the students to do. All resorts/hotels have different offerings/activities so we’ll discuss the options at the planning stage and ensure we put together the most suitable programme for your group.

Day 3-5

Similar day to the previous days i.e.

Breakfast
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Morning ski lessons
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Lunch
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Afternoon ski lessons
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Dinner
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Organised Apres ski activities (e.g Quiz Night, Swimming, bowling, Karaoke etc)

Day 6

Breakfast and get ready for your final day skiing
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Morning ski lessons
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Lunch
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Afternoon ski lesson perhaps a mini race or slalom competition
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Return ski equipment
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Ski School Presentation with certificates to the students (we can also arrange medals if you would like). It’s wonderful to see at this point the new sense of confidence and happiness displayed by the students. Don’t forget the final team photo on the slopes!!
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Dinner back at the hotel
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Pack ready to head off in the morning

Day 7

Breakfast in the hotel
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Check out of the hotel and say our goodbyes!
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Transfer by Coach to your City Stop Over destination (Boston/New York) – possibly via one of the many outlet shopping malls and make the most of the bargain only available across the pond!
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Arrive into New York and check into your Manhattan hotel and take in the sights and sounds of this amazing city
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Optional activities and excursions such as visit to the Empire state building, tour of central park, Statue of Liberty cruise etc.
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Transfer to Hard Rock Café / Planet Hollywood in Times Square for your evening meal and enjoy some typically American cuisine
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Transfer back to hotel

Day 8

Enjoy Breakfast in the hotel or local American café
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Check out of the hotel and spend the rest of the day visiting the famous landmarks of this incredible city
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Transfer to Boston/New York airport for your overnight flight home

Day 9

Arrive back in the UK in the morning
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Collect your bags and meet your Coach driver for your transfer back to school

Accommodation

Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel *****

A world-class, modern full service hotel, evoking the style and spirit of a classic mountain lodge. The 4* Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel is right in the heart of it all – ski in/out and just a 100 yards from SuperQuad Chairlift. In addition, exclusive and luxurious Boyne Beds in every room. Recent Hotel upgrades include: a grand lobby entrance worthy of a true resort hotel, new bathrooms throughout and a new custom built 30 person outdoor hot tub.

Facilities

Rooms sleep 4 students sharing 2 queen/double beds
All rooms are en-suite
Newly upgraded rooms featuring the luxurious Boyne Beds
Big screen HD Televisions and DVD players in every room
Wireless BlueStreak internet access
Hotel Health Club, with sauna, steam room, and fitness area
Spectacular views of surrounding mountain ranges
Bell and Valet Service – winter season
Resort Shuttle – winter season

Sugartree Hotel ****

Sugartree Hotel offers deluxe ski-in/ski-out studio units located on the BirchesTrail, just steps away from the Snubber and Sawduster lifts. Moreover, standard studio units offer rooms with queen bed and Murphy bed or sleeper sofa. The unit also has a kitchenette (no oven). This building is closer to the Sports & Fitness club. Deluxe studio units offer rooms with queen bed, queen Murphy bed and sleeper sofa. This unit also has a fully-equipped kitchen with oven. Guests have free use of the Sugarloaf Sports and Fitness Center that offers an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and game room and laundry service.

Facilities

Sports and fitness centre
Indoor pool
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Games room

Sugarloaf Inn ***

This quaint 42 guest room Inn is the perfect location for skiers and holds up to 150 guests. The Sugarloaf Inn has an inviting “welcome home” feel that can only be found in the embrace of a New England mountain. In the winter, the Sugarloaf Inn has ski-in/ski-out access and is the home of bustling nightlife at the Shipyard Brewhaus.

Facilities

Centrally located
Convenient ski lockers
On-site restaurant for breakfast and evening meals

Apres Ski

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