The Chondola ski lift at Sunday River in Maine.
The Chondola ski lift at Sunday River in Maine.

For many, having a lot of trails and a variety of terrain can be vital to an enjoyable ski trip. Plenty of beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain keeps the entire family entertained all day long. Having a lot of chairlifts doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a lot of terrain, but it does generally mean there’s some good variability. Plus, some people just really like riding chairlifts. If you’re looking to book a ski trip in New England this winter with lots of lifts to ride, you might want to check out one of these 8 resorts. (Note: New York is not in New England. New England officially consists of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island).

Riding the Chondola at Sunday River

8 Ski Areas With The Most Lifts In New England

  1. Killington Resort, Vermont – 20 lifts
    • 27 lifts when combined with Pico Mountain
    • 3 Gondolas
    • 2 Six-Packs
    • 9 Quads on Killington, 2 on Pico
  2. Okemo, Vermont – 20 lifts
    • 1 Six-Pack
    • 8 Quads
    • 123 Trails
  3. Sunday River, Maine – 19 lifts
    • 1 Eight-Pack
    • 1 Six-Pack
    • 1 Chondola
    • 7 Quads (not counting the Chondola)
  4. Mount Snow, Vermont19 Lifts
    • 2 Six-Packs
    • 4 Quads
    • 5 Triples
    • 6 Surface Lifts
  5. Sugarbush, Vermont – 16 Lifts
    • 9 lifts on Lincoln Peak, 6 lifts on Mt. Ellen, 1 connector lift
    • 11 Quads
    • 1 Triple
  6. Sugarloaf, Maine – 15 Lifts
    • 6 Quads
    • 1 Triple
    • 1 T-bar exclusive to athletes and authorized personnel
  7. Loon Mountain, New Hampshire – 14 Lifts
    • 1 Gondola
    • 1 Six-Pack
    • 5 Quads
  8. Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont – 14 Lifts
    • 1 Gondola
    • 4 Six-Packs
    • 3 Quads

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...