Snowboarding Zone - Sugarloaf USA, Maine

Riders Guide - The 200+ inches of snow at Sugar Loaf means that there is plenty of powder for skiers and riders to enjoy, with plenty of snowmaking capacity at each park in case the natural snow doesn't fall well, and to help extend the season. Dozens of trails and numerous lifts including high-speed quads mean that there's something for even the most expert skier, and beginners aren't left out in the cold.

Parks and Pipes - Sugarloaf offers a number of terrain parks. Haywire is big and bold with huge rails and awesome jumps. Stomping Grounds is designed for intermediate snowboarders. There are 5 jibs and a super fun box, a culvert, skidder tire, and a jump you can hit from different angles. It's great for fairly experienced freestylers who find the beginner park too easy, but Haywire too intimidating. Sidewinder is the terrain park full of banked turns, rollers, a jump line and awesome tables for the intermediate and experienced riders. And don't miss the half pipe and the superpipe! It's a mammoth 400 feet long with 18-foot walls for extreme riding. For beginners, Skybound Park is there to help you learn how to hit your first rail, box or jump.

Out of Bounds - Sugarloaf offers many other options besides slopes and terrain parks, as if those aren't enough. Ice skating is a popular pastime along with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding and sleigh rides. Indoor activities for kids are available, too.

Hangout & Hookup - It's definitely a country atmosphere at Sugarloaf resort, because they're far away from metro areas, so be prepared for lots of outdoor sports and relaxing in front of fireplaces in a rustic atmosphere.

The Deal - The Greyhound Bus line and the Amtrak out of Portland, Bangor and Waterville are good options for getting to Sugarloaf resort. You can also get standard taxi and car service from the Sugarloaf Regional Airport as well as the Portland International Jetport.