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Few trips let you ski two countries on a single pass, but that’s exactly what The Rite of the East delivers. Over eight powder-filled days, the Mountain Collective Pass takes you from the interconnected peaks of western Maine across the border into Quebec’s Eastern Townships and on to the dramatic river-view slopes of Charlevoix. This itinerary combines big New England terrain, cross-border adventure, and some of the most scenic skiing in Eastern Canada into one unforgettable trek for locals and destination skiers alike.
Start Your Trip at Sunday River
Begin your journey in western Maine at Sunday River, one of the largest and most visited ski resorts in New England. Spread across eight interconnected peaks, the resort offers 884 skiable acres, 135 trails, and the second-largest vertical drop in the State at more than 2,300 feet. With an extensive snowmaking system backing up the natural snowfall, Sunday River delivers reliably great conditions from Locke Mountain all the way to Oz.
Mountain Collective passholders can also book discounted slopeside lodging directly through Sunday River, making it easy to settle in for a multi-day stay before the rest of the trek begins.
Continue to Sugarloaf
From Sunday River, head deeper into the Carrabassett Valley to Sugarloaf, Maine’s largest ski resort and home to the only lift-served, above-treeline skiing in the East. Skiers and riders can explore 176 trails and glades across more than 1,200 acres, including Tote Road, a 3.5-mile cruiser that ranks among the longest runs in New England. With a Maine-best continuous vertical drop of 2,820 feet and roughly 200 inches of snow a year, Sugarloaf is a bucket-list stop for anyone chasing big Maine terrain.
Passholders can take advantage of exclusive passholder lodging rates at Sugarloaf, making it simple to base yourself on the mountain for your stay in Carrabassett Valley.
Head North to Bromont
After your days in Maine, break out your passport and drive north into Quebec’s Eastern Townships to Bromont, less than a three-hour drive from Sugarloaf. Spread across seven mountainsides and served by 11 lifts, Bromont offers 450 acres of terrain for every ability level, from beginner-friendly cruisers to steeper faces suited to more advanced riders. It’s also home to the largest illuminated ski facility in Eastern Canada, so if you’ve got energy left after a full day on the hill, night skiing is very much on the table.
Mountain Collective passholders can save on their stay with a 20% discount on rooms at Château Bromont, the ski-in/ski-out hotel right at the base of the mountain.
Finish at Le Massif de Charlevoix
Continue north for a scenic drive through the Monteregian Hills and along the St. Lawrence River until you reach Le Massif de Charlevoix, about an hour from Quebec City. Le Massif holds the title of highest vertical drop east of the Canadian Rockies at 2,526 feet, and its 406 acres of terrain across 53 trails deliver a ski experience unlike anywhere else on the trek: long runs that seem to plunge straight toward the frozen St. Lawrence River, with views of passing ships from the summit on a clear day.
Passholders can book their stay through Le Massif’s Charlevoix accommodations partners, with options ranging from ski-in/ski-out mountain lodging to boutique stays in nearby Baie-Saint-Paul. Get ready to practice your French, and éleve your powder day.
One Ski Pass, Four Border-Crossing Mountains
Together, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Bromont, and Le Massif form one of the most varied itineraries in the Mountain Collective network. Their proximity to one another makes travel easy, so it’s possible to ski two countries and four distinct mountain personalities in a single trip: Sunday River’s interconnected peaks, Sugarloaf’s above-treeline terrain, Bromont’s approachable variety and night skiing, and Le Massif’s river-view descents. With passholder lodging offers available at every stop, The Rite of the East is one of the most rewarding ways to put your Mountain Collective ski pass to use.
