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Yosemite California Downhill Skiing

Downhill Skiing at Yosemite´s Badger Pass Ski Area
As California´s original ski area, Badger Pass has been a favorite for generations of families. Unpretentious, friendly and affordable, Badger Pass ski area offers a uniquely stress-free atmosphere. Featuring one of the best sundecks in the Sierra, you can watch your children learn to ski or snowboard while enjoying the California sunshine. Badger Pass is a full-service ski resort offering ski and snowboard instruction, rental equipment, a ski shop, childcare, and a cafeteria and lounge. Open mid-December through mid-March, conditions permitting.

Pricing

  • Lift Tickets
  • Rentals
  • Lessons
    • Open daily from 9am to 4pm during the season
    • Season is generally mid-December to late March, conditions permitting
    • 10 runs: 35% beginner, 50% intermediate, 15% advanced
    • Beginner-friendly terrain park
    • 5 lifts: 1 triple-chair, 3 double-chair, 1 handle tow
    • Elevation - 7,200 ft to 8,000 ft, vertical drop - 800 ft
    • Average Temperature range - 30´ to 60´ Fahrenheit
    • The best place in the west to learn to ski or board, 85% of our slopes are devoted to beginner and intermediate levels.
    • Badger Pups kids downhill program, offering customized instruction for little skiers ages 4 to 6 years old.
    • Click for a trail map.

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    “I went on the highsierra camp loop in 1956 with a guide and loved it. It was the beginning of my love for Yosemite and the hihg country. I am now lucky to be able to do it again in 2010. I can´t wait to do it again. Wonderful experience. I am 78 years old and still can hike 8-10 miles. So you are never too old!!”
    – Elaine C. in Columbia, CA

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