Timeline

 

In the summer of 2007, Boyne Resorts took over the reigns at Sugarloaf. Since that time more than $11 million has been invested in capital improvements to various areas of the resort's infrastructure, and additional investments have also been made by the Town of Carrabassett Valley and the Sugarloaf Mountain Condominium Center Association. The following is a timeline of capital improvements since 2007.

2007

  • 20 new Boyne Low-Energy Fan Guns added to snowmaking fleet
  • 70 new Low-Energy HKD Tower Guns added to snowmaking fleet
  • New mid-mountain pumphouse constructed to facilitate snowmaking in summit areas
  • 2 new Prinoth Groomers added to grooming fleet
  • New conveyor lift installed on the Birches to improve Learn-to-Ski experience
  • Large addition to Bullwinkle's, and existing building completely renovated
  • Entrance to Hotel redesigned and all bathrooms remodeled, through collaboration with Hotel Owners Association
  • $1.4 million renovation to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center begun (funded by Town of Carrabassett Valley)
  • Sugarloaf Explorer Shuttle system begins operation through collaboration between Sugarloaf, Town of Carrabassett Valley and Western Maine Transportation

    2008

    • New, sixth water pump added to snowmaking system. All five existing pumps replaced with new, high efficiency pumps
    • 25 new Boyne Low-Energy Fan Guns added to snowmaking fleet
    • 50 new Low-Energy HKD Tower Guns added to snowmaking fleet
    • All air compressors rebuilt and refurbished
    • Haywire and Skybound terrain parks constructed
    • Pipedreams Superpipe rebuilt from earth to reduce snowmaking need
    • Seth Wescott-designed boardercross course constructed on Sidewinder
    • The Beach area in front of Base Lodge rebuilt with new fire pit, stage area, and outdoor grill
    • All trail signage throughout the mountain replaced to improve ease of navigation for skiers
    • Replacement of all lift buildings begun
    • Second addition constructed at Bullwinkle's, renovations completed.

    2009

    • Over 5000 feet of new snowmaking pipe added to snowmaking system on Gondola Line Extension, Sidewinder, Peavey Crosscut, and along the Superpipe.
    • Replacement of lift and on-mountain buildings completed.
    • Wind fencing added along Double Runner West and #3 T Bar
    • Sugar Shack opened on the Beach
    • $600,000 in upgrades to the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel through Hotel Owners Association. These include new Boyne Beds, new flat-panel televisions, and new furnishings throughout the Hotel.

    2010

    • Hole #6 rebuilt on Sugarloaf Golf Club
    • New Zip Line course constructed and opened, with six lines
    • 600 feet of new snowmaking line added
    • Base Lodge exterior redesigned and refurbished
    • Terrain expansion into Brackett Basin and Burnt Mountain opened

    2011

    • Spillway chairs to be replaced with new, state-of-the-art, $3 million fixed grip quad
    • Cutting to begin on Phase 2 of Burnt Mountain Expansion
    • Drive system in SuperQuad upgraded from analog to digital