Badger Pass Overview

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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

Backpacking, golfing, fishing, horseback and mule trips, rafting, swimming, rock climbing, and art classes are available throughout the summer. Also hiking, camping, biking, and tours are available year round.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding available.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: N/A
  • Days Open Last Year: N/A
  • Years Open: 73
  • Average Snowfall: 300 in.
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 35% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 50% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 15% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 0%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 5
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 1
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 3
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 1
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 8000 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop: 800 Ft.
  • Bottom: 7200 Ft.
 
  • Longest Run: 0.4 miles
  • Skiable Terrain: 88 acres
  • Snow Making: 7 acres
 
 

Badger Pass Contact Information

Badger Pass

9001 Village Dr.

Yosemite, CN 95389   Driving Directions

Phone: (209) 372-8430

badgerpass@dncinc.com

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Weather

Dec 3, 2008

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33°F / 0.6°C :
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wind 0 mph ENE

 
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