This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate, with special $39 lift tickets honoring Sugar Bowl’s founding in 1939, live music all weekend, and a festive First Chair Celebration. Here’s everything you need to know to make this an unforgettable start to the season.

Whether you’re looking to hit big jumps in our all-new Sugar Bowl Parks, cozy up with cocoa by the slopes, or explore the backcountry, there’s something here for every skier, rider, and snow lover.

Sitting just downstream the headwaters of the South Yuba River at Sugar Bowl Resort, and home to Royal Gorge Cross Country trails, the 485-acre Van Norden Meadow is an essential wetland ecosystem, carbon sink, and water store for the entire South Yuba River Watershed.

The return of the historic Silver Belt made big waves in its new era.

The vision for the reemergence of the Silver Belt was simple: create a competition like environment but remove the high intensity pressure on the athletes. Then have the best skiers in the world come partake.

During a 10-foot blizzard, we got snowed in with Stephan Jenkins, the lead singer of Third Eye Blind. Despite the power outage, the fireplace was lively. Guitars were passed around, and Stephan treated us to an impromptu performance that turned into an unforgettable Sugar Bowl moment.

Midweek skiing and riding at Sugar Bowl offers uninterrupted runs and blissful turns. We are offering an exclusive Midweek Magic lift ticket through February for just $79. Escape to the magic of Sugar Bowl.

Are you ready to play Bingo Whiteout?? This is a great way to explore around the resort and win some cool Sugar Bowl swag. This contest is open till the end of the 2023/24 season or till the first 50 people complete it. 

Opening Day for the 2023/24 season is almost here! We’ve compiled some information to help you plan your day up at Sugar Bowl. From live music and fun freebies to where to park and get your pass. All the details you need are inside.

Our team is continuing to grow with exceptional talent! We have recently welcomed a new Executive Chef to the team, Jason Landas. Read about his culinary background and his aspirations for Sugar Bowl’s F&B future.

It comes as no surprise that it is wildfire season in the Sierra. Learn about the forest management projects and the grant funding from the Truckee Fire Measure T Community Wildfire Prevention Fund that Sugar Bowl has received to help mitigate fire hazards at the resort.

An update from CEO & President Bridget Legnavsky: Thank you for a great 2022/23 season! What an incredible and historic winter to experience as my first at Sugar Bowl. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me to Sugar Bowl. It is an honor to be part of this special community.

Whether it’s Galentines Day après or chairlift rides with your life partner, a day spent on the slopes is a fun way to make Valentine’s Day a memorable one. Roses and chocolate dipped strawberries are out… ski laps are in (or heck, do all three).

Clay Reynolds, a homeowner in the Village and a seasoned sommelier from San Francisco has thoughtfully curated an extensive wine list for guests to enjoy or to pair with meals.

Change is the air, and we’re not just referring to the snowflakes. Bridget Legnavsky is the new CEO at Sugar Bowl. Bridget hails from New Zealand, where she was the CEO for RealNZ, which manages Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Resort, where Bridget has been General Manager since 2014.

Being an instructor is a rewarding and fun way to get involved at Sugar Bowl. We have a variety of positions available, so you can find the one that fits you best. Check out these 10 Reasons to be an instructor at Sugar Bowl.

If you’re planning a mountain adventure this winter, opt for one that is far away from plowed roads and traffic. Tuck into a winter wonderland at the Sugar Bowl Lodge and check your car at the gate. We look forward to hosting you.

Getting fed up with your current committed mountain relationship? Have a fling at Sugar Bowl this spring with our Spring Fling Ticket or Spring Pass. Come out to soak up some sunny days and spring vibes on Donner Summit.

If you don’t know about the winter traffic & crowding problems in Tahoe, let us tell you… it’s real. We’re fortunate to avoid much of the weekend/holiday chaos of the Tahoe Basin, so here’s our 5 favorite tips to plan for a great trip to the mountains, without the crowds. (Hint: #5 is our favorite.)

Here at Sugar Bowl, we value providing an uncrowded experience. To fulfill this commitment to our mountain community, we choose to do things a little differently. It’s simple, by selling a limited amount of season passes and lift tickets, we don’t overcrowd the mountain. 

As a current passholder, you qualify for quite a few perks. To help you keep them straight, we’ve compiled a list of FAQs so the information you need is easily accessible. Thank you for being a season passholder!

make it snow. You can enter by posting an Instagram story of what you do and tagging us @sugarbowlresort and #makeitsnow. Our three favorites, posted by December 1, will win an exclusive Sugar Bowl belt from Arcade, a New Era hat and more.

When we’re cruising up Old 40 to Sugar Bowl, sometimes we forget to pay attention to all the history we’re driving past. You’ve probably noticed the horizontal stripe of snowsheds set into the landscape BUT do you know the story behind these train tunnels?

Check out five ways to prepare the key muscles— “primary movers”— that you’ll use skiing and riding this season (think knees, thighs, glutes and core.) Demonstration by Jamey Conley, Director of Performance at Sugar Bowl Academy.

We’re excited to offer uphill travel for skiers and splitboarders on three designated inbounds routes between 7am and 7pm. Here’s what you need to know to make sure you have a fun, safe uphill experience at Sugar Bowl.

If you want to capture great memories on the mountain, don’t miss these great photo opportunities. Whether you’re a smartphone camera hero or a professional photographer with an official shot list, use these insider spots for-the-win.

Sugar Bowl has a variety of ways to park and enjoy the mountain including free lots with first-come-first-serve parking, a 10-minute drop-off zone, and preferred ski school and The Lodge parking. Make a plan to carpool whenever possible.

With the right preparation and a couple helpful pointers, you’ll have a lot of fun learning to ski or ride at Sugar Bowl Resort. Check out these insider tips to make your first day on the slopes a success.

Here’s a collection for our favorite tips, tricks, and handy links to help you stay connected with what’s happening at Sugar Bowl Resort. Bookmark for quick access and have your best possible day on the slopes.

Our new ‘21-22 season passholder beanies have arrived! We interviewed the winning beanie designer Sophia Sperman about her trail-map-themed masterpiece. We’ll be passing out these beanies all winter, hope you get one.