Badger Pass Overview

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Badger Pass

Badger Pass dubs itself the original ski resort in Northern California. Since it’s opening in 1935, Badger Pass has been a family favorite ski resort, with a variety of guest services offered in a stress free environment. Badger Pass prides itself on their affordable ski and snowboard instruction, rental equipment and ski shop, childcare and on-mountain cafeteria and lounge. The ski area also features one of the best sundecks in the Sierra Nevada, allowing guests to fully enjoy the California sunshine. Free bus transportation is provided daily from Curry Village, the Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite Lodge and the Wawona Hotel.

Elevation

Summit

7800ft
Vertical Drop

600ft
Base

7200ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

35%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

15%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

0 MILES

Skiable Terrain

88 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 5
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 3
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

9001 Village Dr.

95389 Yosemite

California

United States

Phone: (209) 372-8430

badgerpass@dncinc.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/14/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 107

Days Open Last Year: 110

Years Open: 78

Average Snowfall: 300"

Badger Pass Reviews

by Bobbz 28th February 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Great little resort

Pros: Small, not crowded, good ski school, friendly, family oriented,
Cons: No advanced runs, no town
by leftcoaster 14th October 2009
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 1
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Badger Pass

Pros: quiet, no lines
Cons: VERY small, very few runs, no challenge
by mohara28 25th January 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 2
Great Family Place

Pros: Runs, lifts, in Yosemite, friendliness of staff
Cons: Not for the black diamond skier
by yeshua 1st January 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Yosemite's Ski Area

Pros: family-friendly, no lines, inexpensive, free shuttle
Cons: small, few runs

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