Badger Pass Ski Area (also known as Badger Pass) is a resort in Yosemite National Park.
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It is situated five miles south-southeast of the Chinquapin intersection of Wawona Road (HWY 41 continuation) with Glacier Point Road in the southern area of Yosemite National Park. Glacier Point Road provides the access to this ski area. Badger Pass is at about 7,200 feet (2,200 m) in elevation at the restaurant and services buildings. At the summit of the downhill ski lifts, elevations rise to 7,850'. This 90-acre skiing area provides 10 runs and 4 lifts with downhill, snow tubing and snow boarding facilities.
- Open Mid December to end of March
- 600+ vertical
- Lifts are open 9am to 4pm
- Adult ticket is $42
- Child ticket is $37
- 209-372-8430
- Snow Tubing. During the season, there are 2 sessions: one from 11:30 to 1:30 and a second from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
- Call Badger Pass Ranger Station for current ranger walk, snow shoe and nordic ski conditions.
Phone: (209) 372-0409
In addition to the downhill facilities, there are extensive cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails. In fact this is one of the highlights of the Badger Pass/Yosemite National Park winter activities. There are over 84 miles (135 km) of trails encompassing many of the tourist sites in Yosemite. In addition, two overnight huts are available for extended winter trips into the wilderness.
Badger Pass ski area is the center for both downhill and snowboarding activities. With a restful chair at the Snowflake Room, the pub atop Badger's big-beamed lodge, you can see 10 runs and 5 lifts in operation. Excellent for the beginner and skilled alike, this family-oriented ski area allows all to enjoy the day. Numerous ski schools are located here to teach the fun of skiing to all ages.
In addition, cross-country skiing is available for those adventurous souls that want to see Yosemite wilderness up-close. With instructors and guides available, Yosemite provided an astounding 22 miles (35 km) of groomed cross-country track and 90 miles (145 km) of marked trails. For the veteran cross-country skater there are more than miles of skating lanes. If you don’t have equipment for cross-country skiing, you can rent them by the day from the ski rental department at the lodge. One of the most interesting trips is a 21-mi (34 km) loop from Badger Pass to Glacier Point. The views of Half Dome in winter are spectacular. A guided ski trip on intermediate groomed terrain through magnificent Yosemite backcountry takes you to the rustic accommodations of the beautiful stone and log building, known as the Glacier Point Ski Hut. This overnight trip allows you to experience snow covered vistas of Half Dome and Vernal Falls from Glacier Point. The cross country trail to Dewey Point is 3 miles and offers spectacular vistas of Yosmite Valley.
New Badger Pass Ski Area shuttle to serve Hwy 41
Love to ski or snowboard at California’s Yosemite National Park, but hate the drive? There’s a thrifty option coming soon for visitors and locals in nearby Oakhurst and guests at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, just outside the park: a ski shuttle that will take you and your gear right to the park’s Badger Pass Ski Area.
The shuttle is scheduled to start Dec. 19, the day after the ski area opens. It will run on Saturdays and Sundays through April 4, plus every day during the holiday period, Dec. 26 to Jan. 3, said Kenny Karst, spokesman for DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Inc., the park’s concessionaire. The round trip will cost $10 per person. Besides saving you the $20-per-car entry fee for Yosemite, the shuttle will spare you the hassle of negotiating snowy mountain roads.
The downside: Because the shuttle will make only one round trip per day, it won’t offer as much flexibility as a car. The weekend shuttle will depart on the 38-mile-long run to the Badger Pass day lodge at 7 a.m. from Miller’s Mountain Sports’ new location, 40343 California Highway 41, Oakhurst, and return by 5:30 p.m.
Along this route, it will stop at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in Fish Camp. Within the park’s boundaries, visitors can continue to use a free shuttle service up to Badger Pass , which also offers snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, from the Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge and Curry Village.
For more information about the new shuttle, call the DNC Guest Recreation office, (209) 372-1114, or, after Badger Pass opens for the season, call (209) 372-8430 and choose menu option No. 5.
Playing in the terrain park
Hitting a jump on the Badger run
Tubing Hill with Badger Lodge in background
Cross Country on the Glacier Point Road
The view after skiing to Dewey Point.
The Glacier Point Ski Hut
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