Badger Pass Ski Area vs Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Badger Pass Ski Area (California) and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Badger Pass Ski Area | Sugar Bowl Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 568 ft (173 m) | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Summit elevation | 7,795 ft | 8,366 ft |
| Base elevation | 7,228 ft | 6,916 ft |
| Lifts | 5 | 12 |
| Runs | 10 | 87 |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 20% |
| Intermediate terrain | 50% | 51% |
| Expert terrain | 30% | 29% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,453 ft vs 568 ft); Sugar Bowl Ski Resort has more runs (87 vs 10); Badger Pass Ski Area skews more expert (30% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Badger Pass Ski Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Sugar Bowl Ski Resort | Mountain Collective: 2 days |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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