Donner Summit, California

Sugar Bowl Ski Area

Mileages From Sacramento

  • Colfax - 50 miles
  • Yuba Gap - 74 miles
  • Soda Springs - 89 miles
  • Donner Summit - 91 miles
  • Donner Lake - 98 miles
  • Truckee - 101 miles





Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is located near Donner Summit along old Highway 40 just east of Soda Springs.

Lift Operation Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The resort features four main peaks with 1,500 feet of vertical drop and 1,500 acres of ski terrain. They operate 12 lifts. They also have 3 terrain parks of varying levels difficulty. The base elevation is 6,883 feet and the summit of Mt. Lincoln is 8,383 feet.

skier on steep slope

Two parking areas are located off Highway 40 (Donner Pass Road).
(1) The covered gondola parking lot; ride the free Magic Carpet Gondola over the railroad tracks to the Village Lodge.
(2) The main lot near the Mt. Judah Day Lodge and ski rental location.

Official website:Sugar Bowl Ski Resort


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Sugar Bowl Lift Tickets - 2022-2023 Season*


Daily Lift Tickets

All lift tickets must be purchased online at least one day prior to your arrival. Ticket prices vary by dates and times, with higher prices of weekends and during holiday periods. Lift tickets rates subject to change. No afternoon lift tickets are available at this time.

Adult (23-64) lift tickets range from $85 to $194 with most tickets $99 - $142
Young adults (13-22) $78 - $144, most $78 - $106
Child (6-12) $59 - $104, most $59 - $76
Senior (65-74) $84 - $154, most $84 - $113
Super Senior (75+) $59 - $104, most $59 - $77
Five and Under Free


Sugar Bowl Ski and Snowboard Rentals - 2023 - 2024

To be sure the rental equipment you need will be available, it is recommended that you purchse your rentals online prior to your arrival. Ski rental packages include skis, boot and poles (no helmet, available to rent for $20). Snowboard packages include snowboard, bindings, and boots, plus a helmet.

Rental Prices

Adult Ski or Snowboard Package (13+) $63
Child Ski or Snowboard Package (12 and under) $45

Sugar Bowl Ski and Snowboard Lessons

2023-2024 Prices

To ensure the availablity of a lesson, book them online at least 2 days prior to the lesson date.

Child Group Lesson Packages:
Ages 4-12, 2 hour lesson $199
Includes lesson, rental and lift ticket
Sugar Bowl Children Group Lessons

Group Lesson + Lift Ticket:
Ages 4+ 2 hours, starting at $175

Group Lesson Only:
ages 4+, 2 hours, starting at $149

First Timer Group Lesson + Limited Lift Ticket and Rentals:
Ages 13 + 2 or 4 hours, starting at $149

Adult Group Lesson Package:
ages 13+, half day, starting at $199, rates vary based on lesson time and date of lesson.
Lesson only option $149
Package include half day group lesson, rental equipment, and all-mountain lift ticket
Sugar Bowl Adult Group Lessons

Sugar Bowl Facilities

Village Lodge

Sugar Bowl Ski & Sports Chalet - ski and boarding gear (530) 426-6766
Belt Room Bar
Lodging
Rejuvenation at Elevation - spa treatments. For reservations, call (530) 426-6742

Mt Judah Day Lodge

Mt. Judah Ski & Sports - ski and boarding gear (530) 426-6794

Mountain Sports Learning Center

Located adjacent to the main parking lot near the Mt. Judah Day Lodge. Ski and board rental and Lessons.

Village Chalet Retail Building

Bestfit Boots - custom fit ski or snowboard boots. (530) 426-7013

Mid-Mountain Lodge

Located at the foot of the Christmas Tree Express Lift.

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Restaurants

(530) 426-9000
Open seasonally   Sugar Bowl Dining

  • The Dining Room at the Village Lodge   Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Entrees $20-$30
  • Belt Room Bar at the Village Lodge
  • Nob Hill Cafe   Breakfast and lunch; salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, etc.
  • Nob Hill BBQ on the Deck
  • Ratskeller   Area for brown bag lunch with vending machines, TV
  • Village Hall Bistro
  • Mid Mountain BBQ at Mid Mountain Lodge
  • Palisades Bar at Mid Mountain Lodge
  • Mt. Judah Lodge Sierra Vista Bar & Grill   Breakfast and lunch
  • Mt. Judah Deck BBQ   Weekends and holidays for lunch

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