Maine's known for its Atlantic coast, seafood and lobster, fishing villages and Stephen King. But if you give skiing or snowboarding at Sunday River a try, you'll understand why some people think slopes when they think of Maine. Vermont and New Hampshire have some famous resorts, but Maine has some top quality ski resorts as well, that are often much less crowded because they're a ski and snowboarding fans best kept secret. Sunday River claims it has the "most dependable snow in New England," and it's no wonder. With 92% snowmaking and their impeccable trail grooming standards, Sunday River is a skier's dream resort.

Sunday River offers 8 mountain peaks, 132 trails and 16 lifts. The runs range from beginner and family trails to those designed for advanced and very experienced skiers, so you don't have to go to Vermont or New Hampshire for that rough terrain ski challenge. With a superpipe, jibs and jumps and a variety of features in their terrain parks, Sunday River is perfect for snowboarders, too.

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Getting to Sunday River is a cinch. Only 65 miles from Portland and just 2 hours from Portsmouth New Hampshire, as well as about the same distance from all the surrounding metro areas, you can get to Sunday River easily from Logan International Airport or Portland International Jetport. Shuttle services, buses, rentals and limos are available to get you from the airports to the resort.

Lodging at Sunday River can be at the mountain, or at a variety of great inns, hotels, motels, condominiums, private home rentals, inns, bed and breakfasts and cabins in the Bethel, Maine, area which is only 5 miles away. The surrounding area at Sunday River offers some vacation rental homes and private rentals, as well as clusters of condos and guests houses. Whether you're a one-person lodge or a whole extended family, you can find the right price and the right accommodations near Sunday River.

Snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snow tubing and so many other outdoor sports and activities make Sunday River more than just a ski mountain. But because of the smaller crowds, you can spend all your time skiing if you want, without waiting in line at the lifts.