Sugar Bowl, CA, Extends Season After Receiving 32FT Of Snow Having received 390 inches of snow so far this season – 154 inches fell in January alone – Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, announced today it will extend its operations through April 23, 2023. The popular resort on Donner Summit plans to be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through the end of the season, giving skiers and riders more […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 23, 2023 2 Comments
2 Skiers Rescued After Becoming Lost and Exiting Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Boundaries Sugar Bowl Resort is located in California, Northwest of Lake Tahoe. On Sunday, February 5th, a couple in their early 50s became lost and accidentally left the ski area’s boundary. Harsh weather conditions decreased visibility, causing the two skiers to become disoriented as they made their way toward Crow’s Nest from the Disney Express lift. The couple continued skiing down […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 17, 2023 1 Comment
Top 5 Powder Stashes at Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort Sugar Bowl Resort sits atop Donner Summit, CA, and is notorious for its deep snowpack and scenic vistas. It is also home to some of my favorite powder stashes of all time. The resort consists of four peaks, each with its own unique zones. A powder day at Sugar Bowl means touring the resort […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | March 29, 2022 1 Comment
Have a Fling at Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, This Spring With the Spring Fling 3 Pack Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort Getting fed up with your current committed mountain relationship? Perhaps you’re tired of waiting in long lift lines, getting stuck in traffic, and riding down crowded runs… We heard you! Have a fling at Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, this spring with the Spring Fling 3 Pack. Come out to soak up some sunny days […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
9 Incredible Sierra Nevada, California Snow Records: The Sierra Nevada is no stranger to big snowstorms. As far back as the November 1846, The Donner Party learned this the hard way with a 5-foot overnight snowstorm. Since snowfall record keeping began in 1879, there have been some incredible snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada of California. The Sierras still get huge amounts of snow with Sugar Bowl ski resort leading the charge with 500″ of snow per year. This isn’t surprising as Sugar Bowl is located on Donner Pass, where many of the records below took place. […] SnowBrains | December 28, 2021 3 Comments
4th Tahoe Resort Postpones Opening Day Due to Warm Temperatures and Lack of Snow A fourth Tahoe ski resort has announced that opening day will be delayed due to warm weather and lack of snow. Sugar Bowl Resort announced Monday that they will not be opening as planned this Friday. Related: These 23 Resorts Have All Postponed Opening Day Due to Lack of Snow The resort follows Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, and Heavenly in postponing opening […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Releases 2021/22 Operating Plans California’s Sugar Bowl Resort just released its winter ‘21-22 operating plans, with limited season pass sales starting NOW. Here’s what to expect: Opening day is scheduled for Friday, November 26. Masks will be encouraged indoors—no impact on outdoor activities. Mandatory vaccination will be required for all staff members but not for guests. There will be a limited number of lift […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 7, 2021 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Launches Contest to Find its Next ‘Head Designer’ Draw. Paint. Sketch. Illustrate. Crayons. Chalk. Stencil. Pencil. Digital art. Whatever the method, creatives of all experience levels ages 13+ are invited to submit their best original design for next season’s Sugar Bowl X Coal Headwear pass holder beanie. The goal? Win over the judges, become the fan-favorite, turn your custom artwork into an exclusive beanie design and win an […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2021 0 Comments