Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
The Rack
5016 Access RoadGood BBQ for the evenings, sometimes with live music.
Get the Raclette (needs to be reserved in advance)!
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Alice and Lulu's Mountainside
9003 Main StGet the Raclette (needs to be reserved in advance)!
One of the most popular restaurants in Carrabassett Valley, come to Tufulio's for Italian food, good for the whole family.
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Tufulio's Restaurant & Bar - Craft Beer - Happy Hour - Pizza/Italian Food
Valley CrossingOne of the most popular restaurants in Carrabassett Valley, come to Tufulio's for Italian food, good for the whole family.
Our favorite mountain restaurant, ski here for a great lunch halfway up the mountain. It can get busy around noon so come early or late for the shortest wait!
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Bullwinkles
5092 Access RoadOur favorite mountain restaurant, ski here for a great lunch halfway up the mountain. It can get busy around noon so come early or late for the shortest wait!
A popular spot for burgers and pizza in the base village, they also have their own beer!
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The Bag & Kettle Restaurant
A popular spot for burgers and pizza in the base village, they also have their own beer!
Come here for more elevated fare (compared to many of the other Carrabassett Valley restaurants), including grilled steak, tempura haddock, and craft cocktails.
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45 North Restaurant
5092 Access RdCome here for more elevated fare (compared to many of the other Carrabassett Valley restaurants), including grilled steak, tempura haddock, and craft cocktails.
The best place to grab a bite or a drink while golfing at Sugarloaf, located in the clubhouse.
Strokes Bar and Grille
5071 West Mountain RoadThe best place to grab a bite or a drink while golfing at Sugarloaf, located in the clubhouse.
Outdoor Activities
A great place to canoe or kayak. If you don't have your own, you can rent one from the Sugarloaf Outpost
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Flagstaff Lake
A great place to canoe or kayak. If you don't have your own, you can rent one from the Sugarloaf Outpost
The best ski mountain on the East coast! This is most likely why you are here if it is the winter time!
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Sugarloaf Mountain
The best ski mountain on the East coast! This is most likely why you are here if it is the winter time!
The place to go for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating in the winter (on a full NHL sized rink, no less). In the summer, you can hike or explore the trails on mountain bike.
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Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
3001 Outdoor Center RdThe place to go for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating in the winter (on a full NHL sized rink, no less). In the summer, you can hike or explore the trails on mountain bike.
Home to the summer activities at Sugarloaf, come here for scenic lift rides, zipline adventures, kayak & paddleboard rentals, and disk golf.
Sugarloaf Outpost Adventure Center
Access RoadHome to the summer activities at Sugarloaf, come here for scenic lift rides, zipline adventures, kayak & paddleboard rentals, and disk golf.
Gear/Shopping
The largest gear store at Sugarloaf, this base-village shop has everything you need, from skis and boots to goggles and baselayers.
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Downhill Supply Company
9000 Main StThe largest gear store at Sugarloaf, this base-village shop has everything you need, from skis and boots to goggles and baselayers.
Sugarloaf
5092 Access RdThe place to go for Sugarloaf branded merch.
Winterstick Snowboards
5068 Clubhouse DrCustom Snowboards made right at the base of Sugarloaf's West Mountain.
West Mountain Ski Co
5068 Clubhouse DrHandcrafted, custom skis made right at the base of Sugarloaf's West Mountain.
Groceries
The most convenient option when in Carrabassett Valley, this shop is halfway between our house and the mountain. Despite it's small size, you can find a surprising selection of items, including produce, milk, eggs, gourmet cheeses, and alcohol.
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Mountainside Grocers
3205 Carrabassett DrThe most convenient option when in Carrabassett Valley, this shop is halfway between our house and the mountain. Despite it's small size, you can find a surprising selection of items, including produce, milk, eggs, gourmet cheeses, and alcohol.
If you are looking to do a larger shopping run on your way up and want to make sure that you can find all of the ingredients you need, make sure to stop at the Hannaford in Farmington. This store is just under an hour from our house.
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Hannaford Supermarket
399 Main StIf you are looking to do a larger shopping run on your way up and want to make sure that you can find all of the ingredients you need, make sure to stop at the Hannaford in Farmington. This store is just under an hour from our house.
A local grocery store in Kingfield, Mainely Provisions provides a surprising array of food for snacks on the mountain or groceries to cook in. Come here if you need more than can be found at Mountainside Grocers, but don't want to head all the way to Farmington. This store is about 20 minutes from Loafers' Lodge.
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Tranten's
363 Main StA local grocery store in Kingfield, Mainely Provisions provides a surprising array of food for snacks on the mountain or groceries to cook in. Come here if you need more than can be found at Mountainside Grocers, but don't want to head all the way to Farmington. This store is about 20 minutes from Loafers' Lodge.
Bad-Weather/Evening Activities
8 lanes of 10-pin bowling. We recommend reserving your lane(s) in advance on weekends and holidays.
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The SugarBowl - Craft Beer - Wine Bar - Indoor Golf - Burgers
1242 Carrabassett Dr8 lanes of 10-pin bowling. We recommend reserving your lane(s) in advance on weekends and holidays.
The Anti-Gravity Complex is Carrabassett Valley's home to indoor adventure. As Carrabassett Valley Academy's training center, the AGC is home to a skate park, giant trampolines, a climbing wall, basketball court, track, and gym.
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Carrabassett Valley Anti-Gravity & Recreation Center
3207 Carrabassett DrThe Anti-Gravity Complex is Carrabassett Valley's home to indoor adventure. As Carrabassett Valley Academy's training center, the AGC is home to a skate park, giant trampolines, a climbing wall, basketball court, track, and gym.
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Cat Skiing
Sugarloaf offers cat skiing on its gladed side-country terrain, burnt mountain, perfect for a powder day. Note that you must purchase a cat ticket in addition to your lift pass.
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The Superquad is the busiest lift.
While we love the trails off the Superquad (Narrow Guage all-day), it is also the busiest lift on the mountain, especially in the late morning. The Skyline Quad, located higher up the mountain, provides access to most of the trails from the Superquad along with a number of more difficult trails, just make sure to make the right turn because this lift does not go start at the bottom! King Pine has some great trails for intermediates and advanced skiers, and never has a line. Whiffletree provides good options for beginners and intermediates, and has