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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.

 

Inside Scoop

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.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

99"
62"
41"
21"
4"
41"
Nov
71"
Dec
70"
Jan
70"
Feb
82"
Mar
20"
Apr
Beginners Runs
15%
Intermediate Runs
45%
Advanced Runs
28%
Expert Runs
12%
Runs in Total
105
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
1650 ac
Snow Making
375 ac

Total Lifts: 12

Gondolas & Trams
1
High Speed Quads
5
Quad Chairs
3
Triple Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
2

Elevation

Base
6883'
Summit
8383'
Vertical Drop
1500'

Important Dates

November 29, 20242024/11/29
Projected Opening
April 27, 20252025/04/27
Projected Closing
150
Projected Days Open
151
Days Open Last Year
85
Years Open
500"
Average Snowfall
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