The closest mountain to the Bay Area offers great coverage and lots of terrain for all levels over its four peaks. Whether you like skiing three miles at one shot, or hitting the deep powder, or even taking hits in the terrain park - this mountain has it all. While there's something for everyone, beginners and novices will be especially happy here. High-speed lifts keep the waits short, you can also ride America's first gondola to the top.
12 lifts.
$$$ (Expensive)84 runs - 17% beginner, 43% intermediate, 30% expert, 10% super expert. Longest run is 15,840 feet.
Mountain Statistics: 1,500 feet vertical drop, 8,383 feet summit elevation, 1,500 acres, average annual accumulation 500 inches.
Sugar Bowl, the place where it all started 65 years ago is the place that keeps getting better with age. From the most convenient location and deepest snowfall to the incredible diversity of the terrain serviced by high-speed lifts, the differences are distinct. When you add in the friendliest staff in the Sierras you'll personally find out why they say "it's different up here".