Ski Areas in California
-A diverse and beautiful state with 3 different mountain ranges that are home to 28 ski areas, California has Winter weather like nowhere else in North America. Known for huge snow dumps and gnarly Pacific storms that give way to bluebird sunny skies, Cali also boasts some of the most scenic ski areas around and some of the best corn snow and Spring skiing conditions.
Yosemite’s Badger Pass (CA)
Resort Classification: (Class 2) Small
Located in the heart of world-famous Yosemite National Park, Badger Pass is California’s original ski resort. Since opening in 1935, Badger Pass Ski Area has been a favorite ski destination for families and Yosemite enthusiasts.
The ski area is accessible by vehicle or via free shuttle bus from all Yosemite Valley lodging.
Yosemite’s Badger Pass is serviced by 4 chairlifts and one rope tow.
Famous For:
-One of only 3 ski areas in the country to exist inside the boundaries of a National Park.
-Plentiful snowshoe and cross country ski trails nearby, as well as downhill tubing serviced by a rope tow.
Infamous For:
-Relatively short season.
-Limited vertical terrain.
-No access from the East in the Winter as Tioga Pass is closed during Winter months.
Closest town with lodging:
The closest town with lodging for this ski area is: Several lodging options exist inside the National Park about 7 miles from Badger Pass in Yosemite West.
Closest City with An Airport:
The closest major city with a commercial airport for this ski area is: Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno, CA. which is about 86 miles to the South via CA-41
Season Pass Reciprocation:
Badger Pass is not a member of any ski alliances and offers no known season pass reciprocation.
Mtn stats
$62
Adult
Base Elevation: 7,200ft
Peak Elevation: 8,000ft
Vertical Drop: 800ft
Skiable Acreage: 90
Annual Snowfall: 300″
Number of Trails: 10
Terrain Stats
$35
Youth
Beginner Terrain: 35%
Intermediate Terrain: 50%
Advanced Terrain: 15%
Expert Terrain: 00%
Av. Opening Date: Mid Dec
Av. Closing Date: Late Mar
Chair Lifts
$30
Senior
Low Speed Doubles: 3
Low Speed Triples: 1
Low Speed Quads: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
High Speed 6 Packs: 0
High Speed 8 Packs: 0
Other Lifts
$54
Half Day
Rope Tows: 1
Magic Carpets: 0
T-Bar / Pomas: 0
Gondolas / Trams: 0
Chondolas: 0
Snow Cats: 0
Statistics
4
Chairlifts servicing 90 acres of terrain.
- Snow Making
- Night Skiing
- Snow Tubing
- Nordic Trails
- Backcountry Gates
- Uphill Traffic Allowed
Offerings
1
Of only 3 ski areas in the US to exist in a National Park.
- Ski Lessons
- Snowboard Lessons
- Equipment Rentals
- Snowboarding Allowed
- Small Terrain Park
- Big Terrain Park
Amenities
300
Inches of annual snowfall!
- Slopeside Lodging
- Free Parking
- RV Camping Allowed
- WiFi Available
- Cell Service
- Pass Reciprocation
This chart represents the amount of different types of terrain
Beginner Runs
35%
Intermediate Runs
50%
Advanced Runs
15%
Expert Runs
00%
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SNow life ratings system.
Below is a series of ratings for this ski resort that is based upon the opinion of skiers and snowboarders directly associated with the Snow Life network of web pages. These ratings are based on personal experience from us actually going there and shredding it up. If an NR appears instead of the rating, it means we haven’t shred there yet, but rest assured, it’s on the list!!! Ratings are from 1-10, with 1 being poor, and 10 being the best.
sl rating: NR
NR
Moguls
NR
Groomer quantity
NR
Groomer quality
NR
Vibe
NR
Value for Day Ticket
NR
Apres Scene
NR
Snow Quantity
NR
Snow Quality
NR
The Steeps
NR
Lift Infrastructure
NR
Glades / Tree skiing
NR
Views / Scenery
Badger Pass is also known as Yosemite Ski and snowboard area.
*Insider Tip*
Resort hours and location
Below are the operating hours for the lift system during the Winter Season according to this ski resort.
7082 Glacier Point Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA. 95389
Weekdays: 9am – 4pm
Weekends: 9am – 4pm
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