Famed for the most dependable snow in the eastern seaboard and a vertical drop rivalling that of Aspen Colorado, Sunday River is a great choice for your school ski trip. First-class ski school, fantastic customer service and excellent snow record are just some of the reasons our school groups love Sunday River.
With 132 groomed trails covering 743 acres over 8 interconnecting mountains, this large resort delivers mountains of possibility for all levels of skiers. Standards from beginner to enthusiastic intermediate are happiest here as every peak offers an easy route down, but there are some double-black diamond runs to test the truly daring!
Off the mountain, there’s an exciting après-ski programme to enjoy, including the bowling, tubing and multi-school disco. Bethel is just a few miles away for further aprés-ski activities.
Ski and Resort Facts
At a glance information of all the resort and ski area facilities, facts and figures for this destination to help you pick the best resort for your group.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Useful information
Start planning your runs before you reach resort by downloading the piste map! Or take a look at available evening entertainment to keep students busy.
Skiing
With skiing across eight peaks, there’s plenty to get excited about at Sunday River. Novices start out in the dedicated ‘learn to ski’ area, making fast progression on the forgiving slopes.
Ideal for mixed ability groups, every peak has an easy or more challenging route down and the miles of gentle trails give improvers just enough challenge while they build confidence and new skills. For the adventurous, choose from four terrain parks and two halfpipes, or challenge yourself on the steep narrow black runs winding through the trees.
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Direction of slopes
North, Northwest
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Resort Height
240m / 787ft
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Acres of terrain
820 acres / 3.32km²
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No of trails
135
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Longest trail
3.5 miles / 5.63km
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No of lifts
15
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Photo needed
No
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Highest lift
957m / 3140ft
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Snow-making
95% of trails covered
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Average snowfall
167 inches / 424cm
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Flights times
Approx 7 Hours
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Transfer times
3½ hours from Boston / 7hrs from New York
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Medical facilities
Available in resort. Nearest hospital in Rumford (23 miles)
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Children's facilities
Kindergarten 3 - 14yrs, Creche 6 wks - 6 yrs
Accommodation
Jordan Grand Hotel
- Luxurious flagship hotel with excellent facilities
- Slopeside accommodation
The Jordan Grand is one of the flagship hotels of Sunday River, offering a similar standard of excellent slopeside accommodation rarely available for school groups.
Location: The hotel is located at the end of the resort where you can take the well-linked ski lifts or shuttle bus to the South Ridge base lodge.
Facilities:Excellent facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, fitness centre, games room, lounge areas and 24 hour front desk.
Accommodation: Based on 4 students sharing 2 queen bedded rooms or spacious suites with a wall mounted queen bed and a double sofa bed. All rooms are en-suite with telephone, cable TV and pay to view movies.
Meals: Buffet style breakfast and dinner is taken at the base lodge.
Snow Cap Inn 
- Great value for money
- Terrific location close to the slopes
A comfortable Inn offering a good range of facilities and short transfers to the resort centre and ski slopes.
Location: Situated on the main access road to the base lodge next to the Snow Cap Dorms, and less than 5 minutes on a bus.
Facilities:The Inn features a large meeting and function room, with TVs and DVD player.
Accommodation: Rooms are based on 4 students sharing 2 queen or double beds, and the Inn has private facilities throughout.
Meals: Buffet-style meals are taken in the self-service restaurant next door in the Snow Cap Dorms.
Grand Summit Hotel
- Luxurious hotel in convenient location
- Slopeside accommodation
A luxury slopeside hotel with a great range of facilities, including heated outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, the Grand Summit is one of the flagship hotels in resort and a very popular choice with our groups.
Location: Situated near the base lodge, the lifts are a 5 minute shuttle ride away whilst a gentle blue run leads back to the hotel.
Facilities:Heated outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, plus comfortable lounge areas.
Accommodation: Spacious and well-appointed rooms feature en-suite facilities with cable TV, and are based on 4 students sharing 2 queen or double beds.
Meals: A hot buffet breakfast and dinner are taken at the base lodge.
Youth Lodge 
- Great value for money
- Bunk beds – no bed-sharing
A great option for groups preferring not to bed-share, the Youth Lodge offers bunk bed accommodation a short coach transfer from the base lodge and lifts.
Location: Situated on the main access road to the base lodge next to the Snow Cap Inn, and less than 5 minutes on a bus.
Facilities:The main hub of the building houses the large canteen area, spacious lounge and mezzanine balcony with sofas, TVs and football table.
Accommodation: Dorm-style accommodation is located in different wings attached to the central building, featuring bunk beds, rather than bed-share. There are private facilities throughout.
Meals: Buffet-style meals are taken in the on-site self-service restaurant.
Useful Information
Après-ski
- Laser Tag
- Bowling
- Disco
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Cinema
