If a romantic ski vacation means challenge, then romantic ski resort getaways in Maine will be to your liking, particularly if you choose Sugarloaf. Fifty percent of the trails fall in black diamond or double black diamond categories. This ski resort is well known for its steep, icy, relentless terrain.
Multiple trails (affectionately called “Wild Things”) go without grooming so they will live up to their name. This level of brutal New England skiing is legendary. According to skiers brave enough to experience these, they have some of the best bumps on the mountain. They are also said to have the best glades of the East. If you want a challenging romantic ski resort getaway in Maine, Sugarloaf may be just right for you.
If you’re an expert skier and are looking for a thrill, you should try Stump Shot, Blade Glade, Can’t Hook Glade, and Kurf—Sugarloaf’s infamous triple black diamonds.
Even if you are not at expert level, you will like the long and narrow trails. It becomes increasingly hard to find narrow trails you can enjoy, so you can count on a good skiing experience here.
You’ll be relieved to know that there are skiing opportunities for all skiing levels. Approximately 60% of the slopes are groomed. Only 40% is left untamed for the moguls. For intermediate skiers, it is suggested that you stay on the Lower Gondi Line, Upper Tote Road, Pick Pole, and Sluice.
Sugarloaf has the only lift-accessed above-tree-line skiing in the eastern part of the United States. The environment is forbidding—fierce, windy, not a favorite spot for most people. Visitors are pretty much confined to locals with fierce spirits and winter sport fanatics. A romantic ski resort getaway in Maine may not be for everyone.
As with most New England ski towns, the residents are strongly committed to their town and to skiing. They invite anyone who enjoys sliding around on snow to live there for a season.
There are plenty of lodging options to fit all budgets, and restaurants that provide good, hearty food. If you want luxurious fireside dining in a Georgian mansion, try Julia’s Restaurant. The most popular après ski entertainment is the Widowmaker Lounge.
A romantic ski resort getaway in Maine is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re a serious skier and looking for a challenge, Sugarloaf may be just right.
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