The first step towards Burnt Mountain expansion was realized with the opening of Brackett Basin. Hundreds of acres of steep, snow-packed glades marked the beginning of Sugarloaf's legendary sidecountry terrain. 

The Sugarloaf Golf Course installed a new irrigation system, allowing for a more efficient use of resources and greatly improved turf health.

45 North opened at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, introducing seasonally inspired chef-driven cuisine to the village. 

The Burnt Mountain Summit opened, marking the eastern-most expansion of the resort boundary. Accessible only by hiking or skinning, it introduced a whole new way to earn your turns. With the peak we'd all been dreaming of finally within reach, one of the most exciting parts of the Sugarloaf 2020 plan was realized. 

In partnership with Carrabassett Valley Academy, the Sugarloaf Ski Club, and the generous support of the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation, the Alfond Competition Center cemented Sugarloaf's status as the East's premier ski racing development center. In addition to hosting teams across the nation, the new space provides conference and wedding guests another on-mountain option for events. 

The first true cat skiing operation in New England gave Sugarloafers access to untouched glades and opened up even more sidecountry acreage. The custom passenger snowcats bring guests 1.5 miles up into the Eastern Territory and accesses terrain that can't be reached by chairlift. 

An après favorite, the Widowmaker was completely revamped over the summer of 2019. Our live music lineup meant we needed a bigger, better stage, and relocating the bar improved efficiency and made it faster than ever to grab one of 20 Maine-brewed beers on tap. The loft was transformed, including the addition of a rooftop deck looking out over the Beach with one of the best mountain views in the area. 

The first steps of West Mountain Phase I began in the summer of 2020. Work will continue on site designs and permitting, and initial phases of tree cutting and trail construction are next on the list. 

Innovative dual frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) gates were installed at several lifts. This new technology streamlined the customer experience by providing direct-to-lift ticketing options and reducing or eliminating time spent at the ticket window.

The completion of project designs, contracting, and permitting set the stage for construction to being on this massive, 450 acre development. 

A comprehensive 10-phase project to overhaul Sugarloaf's snowmaking system will begin with upgrades to pumps, electrical systems, and snowmaking pipes, as well as new booster pumps that will improve our ability to make snow at higher elevations. New high-efficiency snowguns will be added to our fleet along with new snowmaking infrastructure for newly developed West Mountain terrain. 

• Construction of a new booster pump house on West Mountain that expands the number of snowguns that can operate simultaneously from roughly 130 to 230 
• Addition of more than 100 new high-efficiency HKD snow guns