Resorts Badger-Pass
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.
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
Glacier Point lodge for overnight cross country trips. 40 kilometers of cross country track no fee, mountaineering at area, ice skating nearby, NASTAR available (Wed,Sat,Sun) and snowboarding.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding available.
Cross Country Profile
40 kilometers of cross country track no fee.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 8000 FT Bottom: 7200 FT Vertical Drop: 800 FT Skiable Terrain: 88 acres Number of Runs: 9 Snow Making: 7 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 1 Capacity: 6800 |
Beginner Runs: 35% Intermediate Runs: 50% Advanced Runs: 15% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 300 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 0 Year Open: 1935 |
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Contact Information
Badger-Pass
Address:Yosemite National Pa California, CA, 95389Phone: (209) 372-8430
Email: badgerpass@dncinc.com
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