Donner Summit, California

Sugar Bowl Ski Area

Mileages to Sugar Bowl

  • Truckee - 17 miles
  • Colfax - 44 miles
  • Reno - 48 miles
  • Sacramento - 92 miles
  • Modesto - 164 miles
  • San Francisco - 179 miles
  • San Jose - 211 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


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.

Sugar Bowl Lift Tickets

Sugar Bowl Ski and Snowboard Rentals

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

Sugar Bowl Equipment Rentals

Prices subject to change.

Sugar Bowl Ski and Snowboard Lessons

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

  • Child Group Lesson Packages
  • Group Lesson + Lift Ticket
  • Group Lesson Only
  • First Timer Group Lesson + Limited Lift Ticket and Rentals
  • Adult (13+) Group Lesson Package

Sugar Bowl Children's and Youth's (4-6, 7-12) Lessons

Sugar Bowl Adult (13+) Lessons

Sugar Bowl First Timer (all ages, 4+) Lessons

Prices subject to change.

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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