Ranked 115th of 242 Ski resorts
Sugar Bowl Resort reviews & ratings
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Sugar Bowl Resort Reviews & Ratings
Overall Rating: 4.3
Ranking: 115th of 242 resorts
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Blayde - expert snowboarder
Dec, 4 - 2024
Amazing views and great and diverse terrain. Very enjoyable mountain well worth the visit for anyone looking to get on some snow.
Jeff - expert skier
Dec, 4 - 2024
Great community resort with a small hill feel. Nice blend of run levels and big enough to find some solitude if youre looking for it. Good value for your entertainment.
Andrew - advanced snowboarder
Nov, 15 - 2024
In my opinion this is the best ski resort in Tahoe. Has everything any mountain has to offer with no lines !
Nicholas - advanced snowboarder
Nov, 15 - 2024
Sugarbowl is one of the closest north Tahoe resorts to the Bay Area. Parking is also easy and hassle free. It is atop Donner Summit so plenty of snow. One of the best places to go on a powder day as they limit season pass and day ticket sales. There is hardly ever a wait in the lift lines.
Steve - advanced skier
Apr, 16 - 2024
I skied Sugar Bowl last week for the first time in a few years because it is an independent area not on one of the two big passes. We skied midweek and it is an awesome resort. Being independent, lift lines were non-existent allowing me to get in 26 runs, covering 22 miles, and over 21,500 of vertical. There are 3 different peaks and a huge variety of advanced and intermediate runs, and some steep expert runs. Its the closest resort to the S.F. Bay Area making it great for day trips. If you know someone who will share a buddy pass, lift tickets are quite reasonable. I love this Resort.
Sheila - intermediate skier
Mar, 27 - 2024
Wonderful family resort. Very European like feel. Good skill level runs. Well marked trails. Good chili dogs
Justin - expert skier
Mar, 17 - 2024
Sugar Bowl Resort, although small, is a great place to ski for all levels. From beginners making their first turns to experts seeking a challenge, Sugar Bowl truly has it all!
As someone from the Bay Area of California, Sugar Bowl is the perfect resort because of its convenience, and conditions. Being one the first resorts you will come across when heading to Tahoe, Sugar Bowl is easily assessable. Despite only having a handful of lifts, the resort is ideal for someone looking to go on a short trip if coming from Northern California. Additionally, Sugar Bowl recieves some of the highest levels of snowfall in Tahoe due to its exordinary high base elevation. Lastly, Sugar Bowl is never very crowded in comparison to many other Tahoe ski resorts, making it easy to get in a ton of runs in a single day.
Although Sugar Bowl has many upsides, there are a few downsides to keep in mind. First, Sugar Bowl is not very big. With only 9 lifts, it could feel significantly smaller than some other resorts in Tahoe such as Palisades. Second, the food options are pretty limited. The resort only has two main spots for eating and neither one is that big.
Overall, I give Sugar Bowl a 4/5 star honest rating and despite its downsides, it is never a bad day skiing at Sugar Bowl!
Helen - intermediate skier
Mar, 14 - 2024
Sugar bowl is the place where I learned to ski, so I feel deeply for sugar bowl. Sugar bowl receives one of the best snow in the Tahoe area. If youre looking for that powder, I also really love sugar bowl in that there was no line to get on the lifts as I believe that the resort regulates how many people can enter the resort to prevent overcrowding compared to the other larger resorts in the area. I think that sugar bowl is plenty big for those who are learning or if intermediate level as there is plenty to explore.
Dakota - expert skier
Mar, 14 - 2024
Fun homeowners resort with the opportunities for skiing/riding for everyone. Very mellow crowds and amazing terrain!
Kelsey - expert skier
Jan, 28 - 2024
No crowds, fun excellent terrain, the best rollers, overall best resort! Love the community there and how many truckee locals find their spot there.
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