Sugar Bowl, USA
Introduction
Sugar Bowl has numerous points that it likes to draw to people’s attention, such as the fact that it is one of the oldest resorts in California and was fathered by no less than Walt Disney 60 years ago. However, don’t be alarmed; Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse are nowhere to be seen, although many of the skiers here are a right bunch of Dumbos.
Sugar Bowl is a nice little gem of a place that should keep you amused for a few days, but it should be pointed out that this place can become a little crowded over holiday periods etc. The terrain is evenly split over three main areas that are connected, Lincoln, Mt Judah, and Mt Disney. Lincoln and Mt Disney offer some of the most testing runs with a cool selection of black trails and a couple of double black diamonds. Mt Judah has the most sedate terrain and best for beginners and intermediates. The resort offers base facilities where you can get snowboard hire.
New for season
05/06: Christmas Tree Lift being replaced with a new highspeed quad chair. Mt. Judah Day Lodge being extended
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Lifts
Total Lifts: 13
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 10
Drag lifts: 2
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 80
Total ride area: 2083acres
Longest run: 3 miles
Top lift: 2555m
Vertical drop: 457m
First lift: 2083m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 17%
Red runs: 43%
Black runs: 40%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1/2 Day Pass $39, $49 Holidays
Day Pass $46, $59 Holidays
Season Pass - $900
Lift times:9.00am to 4.00pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 12.7m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 13%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
No
Snowboard Schools:
private $90/hr
Snowboard Hire:
from $39/day
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Quick Pick:
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Sugar Bowl
Mickey Mouse it isn't
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 1
Terrain park:
Yes - 1
Backcountry/off-piste:good
Tree runs:Lots
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News
British Invasion 6Feb06
Piste Map
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