Badger Pass

Area Profile

Since its opening in 1935, the Badger Pass Ski Area has been a favorite vacation spot for generations of skiers. Today, California's original ski resort in the spectacular Sierra Nevada is still an ideal place to learn to ski. Badger Pass is a one-hour drive from Yosemite Valley on the Glacier Point Road. A free bus leaves daily from Curry Village, the Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite Lodge and the Wawona Hotel.

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Lodging Profile

Lodging is within walking distance of the slopes. Free bus service offered to ski area from Yosemite Valley. One hotel and two lodges with approximately 787 rooms. Yosemite lodging guests ski free Mon-Fri.

Services Profile

Snack bar, deli, pizza and cocktails at ski area. 3 restaurants, 2 bars in Yosemite Valley. Ski shop, gift shop at area. First aid at area. Yosemite Medical Clinic 22 miles. Skiing programs include, "Sit Ski Instructional Program" for handicapped skiers, Midweek ski lesson packages for those staying at Badger Pass Lodge.

Area Recreation Profile

Glacier Point lodge for overnight cross country trips. 40 kilometers of cross country track no fee, mountaineering at area, ice skating nearby, NASTAR available (Wed,Sat,Sun) and snowboarding.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 73

Average Snowfall: 300"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 35%

Intermediate Runs: 50%

Advanced Runs: 15%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 5

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: 1

Double Chairs: 3

Surface Lifts: 1

Elevation

Top: 8000 ft.

Bottom: 7200 ft.

Vertical Drop: 800 ft.

Longest Run: 0.4 miles

Skiable Terrain: 88 acres

Snow Making: 7 acres