California's first ski resort, opened December 21, 1935. Located inside Yosemite National Park on Glacier Point Road. Operated by Yosemite Hospitality (Aramark). 90 acres, 10 runs, 5 lifts, 800 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding terrain — plus 90 miles of cross-country and snowshoe routes through the park.
Nine decades of California's oldest ski resort — from the 1928 ski school to the 2019 name restoration.
Read → The Mountain10 runs, 5 lifts, 800 vertical feet. The complete terrain breakdown by ability.
Read → ConditionsHow Badger Pass reports conditions, where to check, and the season-cancellation history.
Read → AccessThe road from Wawona Road to Badger Pass. Winter status, closures, and the 8-mile climb.
Read → TransportThe free shuttle from Yosemite Valley. Schedule, pickup locations, and when to use it vs. driving.
Read → Quick AnswersLift tickets, lessons, rentals, parking, accessibility, and everything else first-time visitors ask.
Read →Yosemite West, Wawona, Yosemite Valley, and outside-park options.
Read → LogisticsDrive times from major hubs and winter route recommendations.
Read → Winter DrivingCalifornia's chain control system and how it applies on Glacier Point Road.
Read → PackingThe complete packing list for a Badger Pass ski day.
Read → ItineraryA complete two-day family itinerary.
Read → Side TripsBeyond the slope — winter Yosemite Valley and beyond.
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