Skiers and snowboarders group together in lines Feb. 12 before getting on the Super Quad chairlift at Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley. The resort and area businesses are enjoying a busy and profitable season because of early and frequent snowfall.

Kerry Audet, owner of the SugarBowl in Carrabassett Valley, said he is happy with business near Sugarloaf ski resort on Sunday. The resort and area businesses are enjoying a busy and profitable season because of early and frequent snowfall.

A skier heads down a trail Feb. 12 at the Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley. The resort and area businesses are enjoying a busy and profitable season because of early and frequent snowfall.

Snowboarder Cole Garlock's mirrored goggles show skiers in line Feb. 12 to get on the Super Quad chairlift at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley. The resort and area businesses are enjoying a busy and profitable season because of early and frequent snowfall.

Skiers and snowboarders enjoy excellent conditions Feb. 12 at the Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley. The resort and area businesses are enjoying a busy and profitable season because of early and frequent snowfall.

Business owner John Beaupre rings in an order from customer Bernadette Shaw on Feb. 12 at his Sugarloaf Groceries store at the Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley. The resort and area businesses are enjoying a busy and profitable season because of early and frequent snowfall.

Bag and Kettle restaurant owner Pat Mulligan, center, speaks with customers who filled his mountainside business Feb. 12 at the Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley.

Skiers and snowboarders pick up equipment from racks Feb. 12 at the base of the Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley.