Do eight, interconnected mountain peaks, a vertical drop of 2,340 feet, nearly 670 acres of vast, snowy terrain, about 130 thrilling skiing trails for all levels, and spectacular views sound enticing to the skier in you?

Sunday River Ski Area, off Route 2 in Bethel Maine, is a ski-lover’s paradise, offering these features and much, much more. As one of Maine’s finest world-class ski vacation destinations—the other being the famous Sugarloaf USA—Sunday River offers a full-service ski resort package complete with some of the state’s finest skiing and trails for all skill levels, state-of-the-art lifts and lift systems, snowmaking, programs, events and activities both on and off the slopes, and impressive amenities including shops, restaurants, and lodging options, all of which are sure to make your Sunday River stay enjoyable, exciting, and relaxing.

One featured lodging option at Sunday River Ski Area for families and large groups is the superb, 3,550-square-foot, two-level Sunday River Ski House, featuring five bedrooms that sleep 12 in total, three full baths, a garage, portico, two mud/ski rooms, living area with fireplace, dining area, substantial kitchen, playroom, laundry room, and a covered deck with hot tub for six. The spacious master bedroom features a king-sized bed, fireplace, large bath, walk-in shower, and even a two-person Jacuzzi spa tub. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Sunday River’s ski areas and peaks in the wall-of-windows “great room.”

Sunday River Ski Area also makes more snow than any other Maine ski system, with 92 percent of the resort covered by its famous snowmaking system and 12 “snowcats” ensuring the “most dependable snow in New England,” according to the resort’s website.

The eight peaks of Sunday River Ski Area each offer something unique, from tree skiing and ski cruising to challenging steeps. Choose from around 130 exciting trails for all levels (beginner, intermediate, difficult, and double black diamond), terrain parks and pipes, and a highly sophisticated lifting network comprising 18 lifts, four of which are high-speed quads, or “super quads,” for easy access to the trails of your choice.

Looking for something in addition to great skiing? Try White Cap Fun Center, right on White Cap’s peak, where there’s fun for the whole family, including ice skating and tubing.  Off White Cap you can try your hand at cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling. Sunday River Ski Area is also home to a number of events throughout ski season, ranging from concerts, programs, festivals, special vacation weeks, and world-class competitions.

Take a break from all your skiing and outdoor winter activity fun and enjoy a relaxing lunch as well as brilliant views from North Peak Lodge’s sunny deck, a favorite for locals.

Thinking about making your visit to Sunday River Ski Area a regular couple’s, family, or group vacation destination? Consider the wide selection of vacation properties that are for sale in close proximity to the fabulous resort, which you can use as your very own skiing “home away from home” for an annual ski week vacation.

Contact 800-543-2SKI, 207-824-5200 (snow reports), or visit Sunday River’s official website, www.sundayriver.com, for everything you need to know about Sunday River Ski Area, including vacation planning, tickets and passes, lodging, events and activities, resort services, ski school, and information about the mountain itself.