Sugar Bowl Resort Reviews

Great family oriented resort with terrain for everyone! Lots of fresh snow and little crowds! Super friendly staff too.

Winter expeditions have ever been a ritual in my family.
I used to worry a lot when it comes to sportswear and equipments especially for my
twin kids. Last year, I made a decision that turned my winter vacations into
a mesmerizing trip.
A One-stop-shop online a winter-warehouse provided me the best equipments
at the fairest prices with abundant selection of colors and exceptional fabric quality.
The way they set a filter on their website simplified our shopping for ski helmets,goggles,
snowboards and plenty of accessories for my kids.
The catering service and the instructor were really masters of hospitality and I can't wait
going back this year as well.

Lots of nice runs for beginners to intermediate users. One of the better value for money resorts in the area.

not too busy... Beauty full snow and sunshine... couldn't ask for more

All staff are absolutely amazing. Great customer service to the people who worked in Food & beverage as well as the rental shop/ski lift. Wish I could remember the name of my trainer that I received ski lessons from. Over all had a great experience but I think the food needs to improve here. Ordered a cold bowl of tofu udon soup. 2 stars for the food :(

Easy to get to close to auburn, beautiful, good runs

I went for my first time and had a great time! Everything was prefect! Going again tomorrow!

Pros: downhill, snowboard and cross country all in the same location.
Cons: some of xcountry trails not groomed from the resort. Espresso bar closing at 4:00 pm...

Great smaller ski area, but kids lessons are ridiculously expensive.

Had an awesome snowboarding day here. The lifts were all running except for one. Snow was a bit sparse in some areas but all the main runs were groomed which made for a very pleasurable day of riding. Ate at the cafe next to Disney mountain and the bacon cheddar burger was great. Cooked exactly as ordered. Service was also very friendly.

Staff was mostly friendly, and the resort was nearly empty which made for a great day on the slopes. However, navigating runs was a bit difficult.

Such a great mountain. I think it's my favorite in all Tahoe. The staff have friendly attitudes - they must be well trained and looked after. And the website is great, too - with conditions updates on old 40 and powder that are always accurate. You guys make the logistics of skiing a breeze, so we can concentrate on enjoying ourselves ...

Underrated ski resort. One of the less expensive options in Tahoe and great skiing

Great place for skiing, especially if this is your first time.
There are tailored course lessons and when you finish there are many routes that are beginner level.

Best unknown ski area. I don't want to rate it cuz I don't want everyone to know about it. Jack tuned up my skis last night & I'm shredding!!!!

Great spots, trails are awesome and the adventure is fantastic! Highly recommend, even if it's not snowing! Plenty of snow blowers!

Good snow, good service. Food is a bit expensive though

Sugar bowl resort was beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a better site to complete the Ragnar.

Nice place to bring family or friends. I always have a great time here.

The resort that Mickey Built! Check out the History before going to make it an even more fun experience. Take the old highway entrance and the little gondola for a trip to the past. Great friendly staff with a small business atmosphere unlike the new Corporate Ski Vibe at many resorts in the area. Sugar Bowl Pro Tip Back Country Access and have a shuttle car waiting at Donner Lake. (Check with resort for open boundary) Take half the crew home to get started on dinner and other half to caravan car back from resort. DO NOT LEAVE CARS OVERNIGHT people could risk their lives looking for you.

Great place, many lifts and runs that are kept well groomed. The facilities are clean and new although the entire place is incredibly busy during peak season which makes it hectic, although that's to be expected for such a large venue. Overall great fun.

Judah, Jerome, Lincoln, Disney, Tree, Summit, Crows!

Great ski area, usually with most snow of North Tahoe. Good for all ski levels.

Great resort, to ski at, and to snowboard at. There are so few lines, and so much powder! Plus, it closer to The Bay Area than all major resorts, and there is usually not a lot of traffic.

The powder never lasts and it is always crowded.

*Shhh, It's the best and has a sweet vintage alpine a vibe.

Great mountain, super friendly staff, almost no crowds.

It's only the best ski resort in the greater Tahoe basin

Best ski resort in Tahoe area, terrain, price, atmosphere & more!

Had the Mountain to myself. Skiing was Great. Resort was Great too. It's just a Great Deal. Highly recommended!

Staff were super nice. Also, very good conditions there on this particular weekend.

I've been snowboarding here for 11 years now with my husband. We are now teaching our 2 boys (2, 3) to ski here. We love it!

Entrance gandola is fun and free. The resort could be remodeled. Feels like they clear tracks not often. But its still fun!

Most snow in Tahoe and low-key so you can avoid the tourist packed big resorts. Relaxed atmosphere, variety of terrain, easily accessible.

An epic day shredding on the slopes at Sugar Bowl. The staff was excellent as always

Really enjoyed skiing here, bartender Cale was awesome as well!

Nice variety of slopes for the whole family. Close to Bay Area, with plenty overnight stay options around Donner Lake and Truckee. In 2019-2020 they give discount for lift tickets if you order 2 days ahead of time. Free lift tickets for children 5 and under.

This spot constantly delivers. They have great dishes for convenient rates, there is no waiting time even when they are full.

Best skiing area in California everyone their is nice and affordable to

The Special Tickets FAILED miserably. But the snow is Awesome!!!!

My home away from home. Deepest snow in Tahoe. Snow-bound community. Awesomely diverse terrain for such a small resort.

Great small resort feel with good steeps and nooks of trees throughout.

Great location. No crowds, good food and a great day with my son.

Great traditions in skiing. Loved it and skied freshies and wind-blown.

Wasn't to crowded on our visit but it was a weekday. My son who is 10 is learning to ski. There aren't many green runs and a couple of them are borderline blue runs on parts. The blue runs were a little rough as well in parts for him as he has taken blue runs on at other resorts. Also at the end of the Christmas Tree Express its terribly flat which makes for a tough time getting to the lift. Overall we enjoyed our selves but I'll think twice about coming back until my son can take on Blue runs.

No crowd, great course (especially on the Disney side). Overall very layback atmosphere. Bad, bad, bad rental staff at the kids tent. So so food.

Couldn't find a bowl of sugar but otherwise good wakeboarding.

One of my favorite ski resorts since I was a little kid. Lots of terrain to keep me entertained. I was just there for three days, and still finding new things on the last day. This time I stayed in the hotel, which had great rooms and amenities. The new spa is fantastic, with a beautiful yoga/dance room, steam, sauna, hot tub, pool, etc.

Love Sugar Bowl. I've been to most of the Tahoe ski resorts, this is definitely the best one off the 80 corridor. High elevation, nice snow, good lodges. Lift prices are steep everywhere but this one feels like you get your money's worth.

Gorgeous little resort in a snow-bound area you can only reach with a gondola. Great slopes, good lifts, options for renting everything you need (and great staff there as well! Only the actual ski instructor was a bit disappointing), and a good restaurant with a warm ambiance and good food. Staff is extremely kind and helpful, and the atmosphere hard to beat. Easy to get to from San Francisco and even easier from Berkeley, and highly recommended.

Bought in advance a two day pass for the weekend. Unfortunately do to bad weather the second day had high winds so only two beginner lifts were open. Only asked for a complementary ticket for a future date and was denied. I was not asking for a refund. The guest service agent Elliott Bringman was not sympathetic at all and rude. Tried reaching manager for tickets. No response.

Family friendly mini Squaw, how could you go wrong?

Friendly people and a good mixture of blue and black runs. A great place to ski.

Keeping the Disney spirit alive on the slopes! Friendly and fun with awesome lifts, runs, and views.

Family friendly vibe. Good ski school lessons with small classes. Ask for Luther.

Great skiing, on PR w squaw and alpine, but far less crowded. The Mt. Lincoln chair is fast and super long for great runs back down

Great skiing, smaller crowds than the big destination resorts. Close to the bay.

I was harassed by the ski team my entire trip, I didn t know any of them but they pushed and punched me and stepped on my skis as well as rude comments so overall a very poor experience, would not recommend.

Great resort for intermediate and above skiers/riders. View from Mt. Lincoln summit not to be missed.