Sugarloaf Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain ( ) is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. It is known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city. The mountain is one of several monolithic granite and quartz mountains that rise straight from the water's edge around Rio de Janeiro. The mountain is protected by the Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill Natural
Sugarloaf (ski resort) double chair derailed, sending some passengers on a fall. The accident injured 8 people and was blamed on a misaligned cable. At least one lawsuit against Sugarloaf was filed in regards to the incident. On March 21, 2015 the King Pine quad chair experienced a rollback, seriously injuring 7 skiers, including 3 children, when a chairlift malfunctioned. Four taken to the hospital. Sugarloaf offers many on-mountain summer activities such as golf, hiking, mountain biking, ziplines, and court sports such as tennis and basketball. The Sugarloaf Explorer is a free public transportation system that services the resort. It features eight bus