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Reviews for Mount Sunapee
Total (3.2)
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I skied there on February 15, 2024. The conditions were packed powder all over the mountain, which was extraordinary, considering the very challenging weather lately, and with the much worse conditions elsewhere. It was a blue sky day, and a wonderful experience.
Steven DiCarlo
I felt compelled to write a review because I see so many one and two star reviews I really feel they are not warranted. First off, someone commented on muddy parking lots. I was actually very impressed that the main parking lot is fully paved which is something I have really never seen here in New England. If you have to use the satellite parking lots I guess those are not paved.
Also, the staff at Sunapee is the best that I have ever seen. Everyone is so helpful and willing to go over and beyond. The skiing this year for 2024 has not been great but it is not the fault of the mountain. We have had periods of freezing weather followed by periods of rain and extreme thawing. Thus the icing. Someone also commented that there is no snow making here and that's simply isn't the truth. If it's above 30° you can't make snow but I have witnessed snow making on every single day where the temperatures warrant it.
As far as long lift lines goes, I ski midweek and I've skied a couple of dozen days this year and I have never had to wait even a minute to get on the lift. I guess just don't go on the weekends. If that's even the case. I cannot attest to the weekends as I have not been there on the weekends.
Overall, I would have to say that Sunapee is one of the better resorts that I have skied at and they do go above and beyond. Give it a try.
Mike R
Nice smaller mountain!
Joyce Saturley
I have put kids, nieces/nephews, friends kids, grandkids in ski lessons all over the US, France and Switzerland. Sunapee is right up there. The organization, communication and wonderful instructors are great. Th kids ae happy o go - the real test!
Charlie Griswold
Fun mountain, I just wish there was more black terrain, especially steep terrain, as goosebumps is your only option for expert terrain that isn’t a glade.
Erin Lapsley
Both my husband and my 6 year old children were hit from the back skiing down the mountain. The lines were very long. The conditions were great. They make a lot of snow and they were groomed nicely, but why aren't all the trails open? It is very crowded at the lifts and on the trails.
Larry Cleary
Ok
Jason Thornton
Went during the week on the warmest day of the winter (60's) and had a blast! Despite the warm temps there was plenty of snow with soft spring conditions. Very few people so the lift lines were nonexistent. Other than a short delay on one of the lifts first thing in the morning, lifts operated smoothly with minimal stops. Definitely plan on going back!
Rosanne
We skied on Thursday during february school break. We booked with some trepidation because of the likelihood of long lift lines and questionable masking we've seen elsewhere. Overall, our concerns were mostly unfounded. The lots were full, but we did manage to find parking close to the base lodge, so we can't comment on shuttles. Our electronic ticket loading worked with our existing Vail cards, so we went right to the lift once our gear was on. The line wasn't bad - everyone was wearing masks and groups are separated into rows spread out 6ft. Big signs showing proper mask wearing - can't have your nose exposed and no valves/perforations, etc. All good and better than others! Attendants at the high speed lifts did a better job keeping the lines moving than at the triple and the beginner lifts, but there weren't so many people that it was an issue.
Conditions were excellent - trails were groomed and it was great for experienced adults and our intermediate kids and beginners.
The Summit Lodge was open only for restroom use. At the base, we didn't stop in for food but did one restroom break and they were clean and orderly. Lots of soap available and hand sanitizer, too.
I know people express a lot of frustration about the Covid restrictions, but I think we have to have some grace with the resorts and their staff. It's hard to deal with Joe-Q-Public and enforce rules where previously there had been none. I've had the feeling the resorts are all on a learning curve but trying to balance staying open, staying profitable, with the various state regulations and still getting people to fork over $$$$ to ski. I don't mind a little inconvenience if I get to ski with my family. I don't mind paying a little extra this year if we can afford it. Everyone is struggling in some way and local businesses need local support now more than ever.
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