Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Launches $100 Million Improvement Plan, Largest in Resort’s History Sugar Bowl Resort, one of California’s oldest ski areas, has launched a $100 million infrastructure upgrade, the largest investment in its 86-year history, according to an announcement by the resort this week. The improvements include a complete renovation of the Village Lodge, replacement of the resort’s original gondola, a reimagined day lodge experience, and expanded culinary offerings—all part of a […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Over 12 inches of Snow For California This Week SUMMARY: A series of moderate storms will usher in a welcomed return of winter weather this week, bringing multiple rounds of snowfall and much cooler temperatures to the Sierra. Two main waves will impact ski areas across California, the first moving through from late Saturday night into Monday, and the second arriving midweek from late Tuesday through Thursday. Snow levels […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being installed each year across North America for skiing, this article […] Brains James Pulfer | February 10, 2025 4 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: White Christmas Incoming for California–Up to 30 Inches Expected This forecast was written at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 We’re kicking off the Christmas week with multiple waves of snowfall across the Sierra, delivering deep turns just in time for the holiday. Upper snow levels this weekend will give way to colder air by Tuesday, setting the stage for moderate to heavy snowfall in many resorts. Another system […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 21, 2024 0 Comments
Tahoe’s Best Kept Secret: Pacific Crest Snowcats Deliver Exceptional Backcountry Skiing Away From the Crowds Nestled between California’s Palisades Tahoe and Sugar Bowl, Pacific Crest Snowcats (PCS) has offered guests deep powder experiences for 24 years. Related: 9 Ski Resorts That Offer Adjacent Cat Skiing in the U.S. Its tenure encompasses over 4,000 acres of terrain, ranging from gentle glades to expansive bowls and a wealth of classic Tahoe steeps. Imagine Palisades or Sugar Bowl […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Sugar Bowl, CA—More Snow and Fewer People Throughout my childhood in Berkeley, California, I only found it easy to wake up early for the 5:30 a.m. alarm that would sometimes come on weekends. A 5:30 a.m. alarm meant we could be out of the house by 6:00 a.m., in Sacramento, California, by 7 a.m., seeing the first snow by 8 a.m., and parked in the Judah lot […] Oliver Van Dusen | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Opens This Weekend With $39 Lift Tickets NORDEN, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2024) – In honor of Sugar Bowl, California’s grand opening in 1939, $39 lift tickets will be available for all ages during Opening Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 22-24, when purchased in advance online. This special rate celebrates Sugar Bowl’s proud legacy as one of the oldest ski areas in the West and a cornerstone […] Industry News Press Release | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Unveils ‘Sugar Bowl Parks | CA’ – Helping Youth Athletes Excel in Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding For over 85 years, Sugar Bowl Resort, California, has been a destination for top-tier snowsports athletes. This legacy continues with the launch of ‘Sugar Bowl Parks | CA,’ a fully reimagined park experience designed to deliver world-class athlete training for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Sugar Bowl Parks offers a seamless progression, from junior development to elite-level performance, providing the foundation […] Industry News Press Release | November 5, 2024 0 Comments