Sugar Bowl Resort
Closed
Elevation
- 8383ftSummit
- 1500ftVertical Drop
- 6883ftBase
Lifts
- 1
- 0
- 0
- 5
- 3
- 1
- 0
- 2
- 12Total
Terrain
Beginner Runs
15%
Intermediate Runs
45%
Advanced Runs
28%
Expert Runs
12%
Runs
105
Terrain Parks
3
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
1650 ac
Snow Making
375 ac
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Overview
Perched atop Tahoe’s Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl Resort is the closest major resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area. Sugar Bowl offers terrain to accommodate beginners and challenge experts, spreading across four peaks serviced by 13 lifts and 1500 acres with 500 inches of annual snowfall. As one of the country's oldest ski areas, Sugar Bowl has kept it's classic ski atmosphere while providing modern amenities. Guests can access the resort through two portals--a quick ride on the historic gondola to the snow bound Village or slope side parking at the modern Mt. Judah Day Lodge.
Important Dates
- Projected OpeningProjected Closing11/29/202004/26/2020
- Days Open Last Year
151 - Projected Days Open
150 - Years Open
81 - Average Snowfall
500"
More Info
Ski and snowboard lessons and rentals available. The 7,000-square-foot Mountain Sports Learning Center has ticketing, lessons, and rentals under one roof. Childcare for children ages 3 years to 6 years. General Admission days offer free lessons and rentals.
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Contact Info
Sugar Bowl Resort
P.O. Box 5
95724 Norden
California
United States
Phone: (530) 426-9000
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