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Ski Resort Yosemites Badger Pass in the California Deserts: Position on map

Yosemites Badger Pass Ski Resort

Trail Map Yosemites Badger Pass

The Ski Resort

Yosemite Badger Pass is part of Yosemite National Park. It opened its doors in 1935 and since then it has become a favorite ski area for generations. It is the perfect family vacation destination. Badger Pass offers all fun winter activities: downhill skiing, cross-country, snowboarding and snowshoeing just to name a few. The entire skiable terrain totals 35 ha with 10 trails for all ability levels. Badger Pass boasts one of the biggest sundecks in the Sierra that allows you to watch your children learn to ski and ride while you enjoy the sun and a hot beverage. Badger Passe´s gentle terrain makes it the perfect place for beginners. The Ski School employs 25 instructors who will do their best to build your skill and confidence quickly. Check out the great programs of Badger Pass. You will surely find one that fits your needs! Moreover, Badger Pass has a beginner terrain park where you can learn your first tricks. If you like cross-country skiing  Badger pass is the right spot for you as it is the gate to 185 km of tracks. 40 km are machine-groomed tracks. If cross country skiing is new to you you can take some lessons at the Badger Pass Cross Country Center. Furthermore, backcountry ski tours are especially recommendable. Explore the mountain guided by a mounainteer and discover the magic of winter at Yosemite. Other great winter activities are snowshoeing, snowtubing and ice skating which are fun for young and old!  

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Interesting facts

  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 183 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 374 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 2,377 m.
  • The day pass at Yosemites Badger Pass is $62 making it one of the 3 cheapest ski Resorts in California.
  • During the season the average snow depth at Yosemites Badger Pass is 128 cm. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average base depth of 135 cm.

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Snowphone209.372.8430

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Winter in Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area
9001 Village Dr.
95389
Yosemite
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Phone(209) 372-8430

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Mountain Stats

Elevation2,195 m - 2,377 m
SeasonDecember - April
Opening Day22 Dec 2022
Closing Day2 Apr 2023
Capacity 5900 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:00

Lifts

5
1
4
Total 5

Skiable Terrain

35 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 35 ha
Number of Slopes 10

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Rates

$62
1 day adult $62
1 day child $35
All rates & fees