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    5.0 (1 review)

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    Sugar Ski & Country Club

    Sugar Ski & Country Club

    3.7(3 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Our experience at Sugar Mountain Resort was extremely disappointing…read more We are complete beginners and had never skied before. The resort is advertised as "beginner-friendly" with good instructors, so we felt confident choosing this place for our first experience. We arrived just one hour after opening and were told there were no private lessons available for the entire day. Not only that - it was impossible to book anything in advance. If you are on vacation, apparently you have to show up at 7 AM and fight for a spot just to maybe get a lesson. It felt very disorganized. It seems like the number of instructors is very limited because it's more profitable for them to sell group lessons. Since there were no private options, we had to take a group lesson. There were 8 people in the group, possibly more. The instructor was honestly terrible. We didn't understand anything, and whenever we said we were confused, he just replied that we were "doing great" without actually explaining anything properly. It felt like he just wanted to rush through the lesson as quickly as possible and move on to the next group. We were immediately taken to a small slope, which was already challenging for people who had never even stood on skis before. No one properly explained the basics. Most importantly, we were never clearly shown how to fall safely - which is essential for beginners. By the end of the lesson, we hadn't learned how to properly snowplough stop (the pizza technique) or make snowplough turns. At the very end, the instructor took us to a slightly steeper slope and just said, "Follow me." It ended in chaos. Everyone went down however they could. I was pulled toward the magic carpet lift twice, had to take off my skis, and that was it. We left frustrated and upset. Our first skiing experience was completely ruined. We genuinely started to feel like skiing just wasn't for us. Ironically, watching YouTube videos that evening was more helpful than the lesson we paid for. Thankfully, we later went to Appalachian Ski Mountain, and the difference was unbelievable. You can book everything online in advance - lessons, equipment, everything. We initially booked one instructor because that was all that showed online, but when we arrived, they were able to find two more instructors so each of us could have a proper private lesson. The instructors there were friendly, patient, and explained all the fundamentals clearly. Within one hour we learned how to snowplough stop (pizza), make snowplough turns, and confidently ski on green runs. We actually enjoyed skiing and left happy and excited. If you are a beginner, I strongly recommend going to Appalachian Ski Mountain instead. Otherwise, your first skiing experience might completely discourage you from this sport.

    Check-in was simple, code for the entryway worked with no issues. Very clean! Plenty of space with…read morealmost everything you'll need in the kitchen. Bed was in good condition overall. Games available which the kids loved. The view was great and they also have a bumper pool table in the dining room although it's a little lopsided (makes it more challenging and fun actually!) Check-out was easy as well. We are going to be coming back many more times, and hope to stay in this specific room and with this rental company as it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company as well as this unit.

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    Sugar Ski & Country Club - We walked right out onto Oma's meadow slope to ski

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    Sugar Mountain Resort - Top of the lift

    Sugar Mountain Resort

    2.0(206 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Got lucky with a clear day at Sugar after a day of snow & wind. Had to park in the lower lot,…read moreshuttle bus takes you up to base. Runs every 15 minutes. No issues getting a lift ticket. They only had the lower lifts running until 11am. Opened the summit lift and you could ski everywhere. Nice runs, friendly service, a perfect way to spend the morning. It started to get busier after 12n. If you can ski mid week Sugar is fun with runs for everyone.

    Sugar Mountain Ski resort is a no-frills ski mountain, so if you're expecting a ski town vibe like…read moreBreckenridge, you'll be disappointed. Sugar is no pressure, most people out here look like they're beginners. We enrolled our kids in ski lessons through the ski/snowboard school. The instructors were patient, kid-friendly, and knowledgeable. Kids had a blast. Kids also went tubing, which they enjoyed. Both tubing and ski lessons must be booked in advance, and for ski school it's best to pick up rental equipment the day before to avoid long lines. Kids get a cubby at the ski school, so send them with a bottle of water and an extra snack if they're doing the ski school from 10 AM to 3 PM. Parents can watch their kids while in school from the upper deck or stay warm in the cafeteria. Upstairs is Last Run Lounge (adults only). The resort does get pretty crowded for its size, so plan accordingly. Parking fills up fast, leaving early helps. You're allowed to bring your own food and drinks, though there are food options available for purchase on site. Pro tips: wear sunblock and UV-protective sunglasses or ski goggles (even as a spectator). Bring cash (single dollar bills) tip the shuttle drivers. Overall, Sugar Mountain is a practical, beginner-friendly option that works well if you plan ahead and manage expectations.

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