Enviably perched atop Tahoe’s Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl is the closest major resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area. Spanning 4 peaks serviced by 13 lifts and 1500 acres with 500 inches of snowfall annually, Sugar Bowl offers terrain to accommodate beginners and challenge experts.

Sugar Bowl celebrated 70 years on Donner Summit in 2009/2010 and has kept it's classic ski atmosphere while providing modern amenities. Guests can access the resort through two portals; a quick ride on the historic gondola to the snow bound Village or slope side parking at the modern Mt Judah Day Lodge.

Ski and Snowboard Rentals:
Rental facilities are located at both the Mt Judah Day Lodge as well as at the base of Mt Disney in the Village Rentals building. Both shops have an extensive selection of Volkl and Burton products. Basic packages of skis/boots/poles & boards/boots as well as performance skis are available.

The Mountain Sports Learning Center:
Whether you are a beginner or an absolute expert our Mountain Sports Learning Center is the perfect place for all of your instructional needs. Mike Iman and his team of instructors will make learning to ski or ride easy, fun and hassle free. Coupled with the General Admission offering FREE rentals and lessons for qualified ticket holders, ages 13-69 or season passholders 4 and up on GA days you will be on the fast track to learn.

Children's Programs:
The "Den" children's learning center: The Den is the designated home to Sugar Bowl’ Signature childerns programs: Sugar Bears, Powder Cubs and Black Bear Adventures. Each class offers a 3 to one instructor ratio. , Sugar Bowl The Den is complete with personal cubbies, games, videos, rest areas a hot meal kitchen and a team of awesome, kid loving instructors.

Shopping:
The resort offers 2 retail locations to outfit you from head to toe for the perfect skiing or snowboarding experience. Visit the Mt Judah Ski and Sports for accessories, outerwear along with snowboards, boots and bindings. The Chalet Ski and Sports offers a wide selection of outerwear, as well as skis for sale and demo. The Chalet is also home to Best Fit Boots, specializing in custom fitted ski boots for the recreational skier to the elite athlete.