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Badger Pass Ski Area


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 43 attractions in Yosemite National Park
Traveler Description: California's oldest ski area can be found in the spectacular Yosemite Valley.
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Attraction type: Ski area
Activities: Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Cross-country skiing
Address: Yosemite National Park, CA
Tel: 209 372- 8444

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5 of 5 stars
siliconexplorer   2 contributions
SF bay area
Mar 30, 2009

The Badger Pass ski area is a small, family style downhill ski area catering to local families (3 lifts). While the downhill is nothing to write home about, the cross country skiing is wonderful. The Yosemite Mountain School will rent skis to those who do not have and are very helpful (I recommend talking to Bradley). The groomed road out... more

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5 of 5 stars
NeoJava3   6 contributions
Hawaii
Mar 23, 2009

Badger pass is VERY small compared to other major ski resorts but it also has much fewer skiers and costs quite a bit less then other resorts. It's got only 10 or so runs so don't expect much of a challenge if you're an expert skier but the it's perfect for teaching your kids to ski. I wasn't very impressed... more

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4 of 5 stars
Golfdogs   17 contributions
San Diego
Feb 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Badger Pass is a nice, older, no-frills ski resort. There are multiple beginner and advanced runs making it a nice place for novice skiers and boarders to find their groove. Black diamond skiers looking for big thrills may be bored here. Many runs are groomed every night and can be a bit icy in the morning. Badger Pass is open... more

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4 of 5 stars
Retired_in_CA_8   1 contribution
Fresno, CA
Feb 7, 2008

I was 40+ years old when I took my children to Badger Pass for them to learn to ski. They looked like they were having so much fun that the next year I took Badger Pass up on their "Guaranteed to Learn to Ski Package". (Currently about $59 which includes the equipment and lessons.) That was over 20 years ago... more

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4 of 5 stars
shgo   5 contributions
California
Jan 10, 2008

Despite the biggest storm in a decade...we had a large group skiing and snowboarding at Badger Pass on Jan.5th. It was near white-out conditions, but we plowed through...literally! It is such a wonderful place for groups with a wide range of abilities. There is nice terrain for everyone. The lodge is small, with all cafeteria style seating. Food is quite... more

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5 of 5 stars
CLwriter   38 contributions
Sebastopol, California
Mar 11, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

If you are an intermediate skier/boarder and have some beginners along for a ski weekend, Badger Pass is a good choice. It's small enough that you'll be able to run up and down the slopes and check on your beginner frequently. The guaranteed Learn To Ski/Board package gives the beginner two lessons, one at 10 am and one at 2... more

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5 of 5 stars
HotelCharlotte   130 contributions
Groveland, California
Feb 13, 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

A great day starts from the valley taking the Badger Pass bus. Comradery builds quickly amongst the passengers and the driving is left to someone else. Once reaching badger pass, one has oodles of options: Downhill skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Boarding or Snow Shoes. Renting snowshoes for just $10, one can break their own trail or follow the packed... more

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4 of 5 stars
JoseMighty   4 contributions
www.ouryosemitecabin.com
Dec 3, 2006
38/38 found this review helpful

Well when I saw the opportunity to review "Badger", I had to do it! I learned to ski at Badger Pass when I was just 50% of a ski pole. So now that I am in my late twenties and have been skiing all over the world, I still think of Badger as the true Family Ski Haven. I spend... more

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Badger Pass Ski Area Address

Yosemite National Park, CA
Tel: 209 372- 8444