Area Profile
Since its opening in 1935, the Badger Pass Ski Area has been a favorite vacation spot for generations of skiers. Today, California's original ski resort in the spectacular Sierra Nevada is still an ideal place to learn to ski. Badger Pass is a one-hour drive from Yosemite Valley on the Glacier Point Road. A free bus leaves daily from Curry Village, the Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite Lodge, and the Wawona Hotel.
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Lodging Profile
Lodging is within walking distance of the slopes. Free bus service offered to ski area from Yosemite Valley. One hotel and two lodges with approximately 787 rooms. Yosemite lodging guests ski free Mon-Fri.
Services Profile
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.
Area Recreation Profile
Backpacking, golfing, fishing, horseback and mule trips, rafting, swimming, rock climbing, and art classes are available throughout the summer. Also hiking, camping, biking, and tours are available year round.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding available.
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Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 107
- Days Open Last Year: 110
- Years Open: 75
- Average Snowfall: 762 cm
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  35% |
Intermediate Runs:  50% |
Advanced Runs:  15% |
Expert Runs:  0% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
5 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
N/A - Triple Chairs:
1
- Double Chairs:
3 - Surface Lifts:
1
Elevation
- Top: 2377 m
- Vertical Drop: 183 m
- Bottom: 2195 m
- Longest Run: 0.6 km
- Skiable Terrain: 36 hectares
- Snow Making: N/A
Badger Pass Contact Information
Badger Pass
9001 Village Dr.
Yosemite, CN 95389 
Phone: (209) 372-8430
Location
Nearby Resorts
- June Mountain (50 km)
- Mammoth Mountain (54 km)
- Dodge Ridge (57 km)
- Sierra Summit (70 km)
- Bear Valley (82 km)
