Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area Ski Resort
# 10Family Friendly in California
All ReviewsOverview
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.
Inside Scoop
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.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
28"
18"
12"
6"
0"
3"
Nov
15"
Dec
22"
Jan
24"
Feb
17"
Mar
Apr
Terrain Overview
Runs in Total
10
Longest Run
0.4 mi
Skiable Terrain
88 ac
Total Lifts: 5
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
1
Elevation
Base
7200'
Summit
7800'
Vertical Drop
600'
Important Dates
December 13, 20242024/12/13
Projected Opening
March 30, 20252025/03/30
Projected Closing
107
Projected Days Open
110
Days Open Last Year
89
Years Open
300"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area
9001 Village Dr.
95389 Yosemite, California
United States
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