The Largest Skiable Resort East of the Rockies
Resort:
Spread across 8 interconnected mountain peaks, Sunday River is one of the largest resorts in Maine. It is located about 3 hours away from the city of Boston and is famed for having some of the most dependable snow on the East coast of America. The biggest peak – Jordon Bowl – has spectacular views of Mt Washington adding magnificent scenery to Sunday River’s extensive list of features.
Skiing in Sunday River:
The combination of double-necked diamond runs and easy routes down every peak makes Sunday River an ideal location for large mixed-ability groups that can help beginners advance and experienced skiers thrive. It boasts over 800 acres of skiable area, including South Ridge which helps beginners get used to downhill slopes and develop quickly. The resort is also great for snowboarders as it has 6 terrain parks and a superpipe. The introduction of a new wind-resistant 8-seater heated ski lift makes resort travel and accessibility extremely efficient.
For Schools because:
The brilliant split between beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert slopes provides opportunities for anyone no matter what their experience on skis. Snowmaking equipment covers 95% of the mountain, with over 2,000 snow guns, which helps guarantee skiable slopes all season long. Accessibility is another of the resort’s strong points with doorstep skiing available. It is also located around 3 hours from Boston making travel easy and a city stopover possible.
Après Ski:
With snow tubing and dogsledding just some of the many activities available, the resort makes sure that time spent off the slope is full of adventure. There is also a choice of local restaurants along with the White Cap entertainment centre that has video games and music, where you can relax during the evenings. For those that enjoy shopping, there are a number of sports, fashion, and gifts shops located across the resort. The town of Bethel, which was recently voted North America’s number 1 ski town by USA Today, is only a few miles away. It offers a variety of restaurants from burger joints to dessert bars. A lengthy list of activities including bowling, fishing, kayaking, and horse-riding are available as well.
Sunday River Resort Facts
Resort Height 238m
Vertical Drop 713m
No. of Lifts 18
No. of Runs 162
Easy Runs 37
Medium Runs 55
Difficult Runs 70
Total Distance of Piste 80km
Average Snowfall 167 inches
Flight time 9hrs 50mins London to Portland
Transfer times 1hrs 30mins from Portland
Sample Itinerary
Jordan Grand Hotel *****
One of the flagship hotels in Sunday River and set in the most spectacular mountain location in New England. The Jordan Grand offers excellent slope-side accommodation which is generally rarely available for school groups. Located at the end of the resort you can take well linked shuttle buses or lifts to the South Ridge base lodge. The hotel is luxurious and has an impressive outdoor heated pool, making it a firm favorite for school groups.
Facilities
- Rooms sleep 4 students sharing 2 queen/double/pull down/sofa beds
- Games room, meeting room
- Outdoor heated pool
- Sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness centre
- Buffet breakfast and evening meals
- Ski in-out resort shuttle provided
Snow Cap Inn ****
The Snow Cap Inn combines all the charm of a cosy New England lodge with the convenience of a short walk to the slopes, although a free shuttle service is also provided. Relax and cosy up after a busy ski day in the fireside lounge.
Facilities
- Rooms sleep 4 students sharing 2 queen/double beds
- All rooms en-suite with TV and telephone
- Outdoor hot tub (adults only)
- Meeting rooms
- Buffet breakfast and dinner taken at the adjacent Youth Lodge
- 2 minute shuttle ride to the slopes.
Snow Cap Youth Lodge ***
The Youth Lodge is directly adjacent to the Snow Cap Inn and offers what is rarely found in North America, namely single beds for students in the form of built in wooden bunk beds. It has a large lounge screen with a central fireplace and big screen.
Facilities
- Rooms sleep 5-8 students in bunk beds
- Rooms have private facilities
- Games/meeting room
- Buffet breakfast and dinner taken in-house
- 2 minute shuttle ride to the slopes
Apres Ski
Make sure you speak to your Regional Sales Manager to include the apres ski activities you want in your quote!
Our popular Après ski activities…