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
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Extends Winter Season, 21/22 Season Passes Sell Out Within 24-hours Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort Sugar Bowl Resort, CA announced on Friday that it plans to extend its winter season one week, with its official closing day now planned for Sunday, April 18. In addition, the resort will resume its season pass sales for the 2021-22 winter season, offering a limited number of passes for purchase beginning Saturday, […] SnowBrains | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Ski California: Bluebird Days, Backcountry Skiing, and the Best Months to Go Best Months to Ski In California California holds high elevations, a deep snowpack, and great weather. It can be tough deciding when to come here, considering resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain can run from November to July. Great skiing can happen on Thanksgiving or the Fourth, so how do you stand the best chance at scoring the most […] Katy Shipley | March 29, 2021 2 Comments
Sugar Bowl, CA Report: Still Winter on Donner Summit Vintage Film Footage (1930) of backcountry skiing on Donner Summit, pre-Sugar Bowl | YouTube – Bela Vadasz Report from March 22, 2021 Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort The Spring Equinox was over the weekend, but it sure felt like winter at Sugar Bowl on Monday. After a weekend of instructor training with an AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course […] Conditions Report Mike Bartholow | March 26, 2021 1 Comment
Location, Location, Location: Why Sugar Bowl Resort, CA is the Ultimate Choice for Tahoe Skiers Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort You are headed east on Interstate 80 from San Francisco. As you pass Auburn, your surroundings don’t look very different than the rest of the drive at first, with the road lined by your typical Sierra foothill forests. As you climb higher, jutting rocks and large boulders begin to appear, creating a sudden […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA to Pause 2020/21 Season Pass Sales Sugar Bowl Resort announced this morning its decision to suspend season pass sales for the 2020-21 winter season. The northern California ski resort shared a press release outlining the decision which is attached below. SUGAR BOWL RESORT TO PAUSE 2020/21 SEASON PASS SALES Decision to suspend sales will allow the resort to offer the safest possible ski and snowboard experience when operating […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 12, 2020 3 Comments