Skiing at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort offers the most family-friendly, convenient ski vacation for Northern California skiers (and beyond). Perched on the peak of the Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl boasts the triple distinction of one of the oldest resorts in the area, one of the last remaining privately owned resorts, and the highest average snowfall at almost 500” annually. Original resort buildings help Sugar Bowl maintain its mid-century charm, though updated amenities (like high speed chairs) keep the resort modern. Thanks to opening the first chairlift in the area, Sugar Bowl was popular with celebrities during the Hollywood golden age of the 1940s (even naming a mountain after Walt Disney). Its charm hasn’t faded a bit since.

When the pristine powder and epic lake vistas beckon, don’t waste time in the rental line! Black Tie Skis of North Tahoe is at the ready to make your ski rental experience as low-effort as possible, getting you out the door and onto the mountain without having to wait in long rental lines. We offer a selection of ski and snowboard rental equipment for every level, from beginner to pro, and we deliver it all directly to your Sugar Bowl accommodations. 

After a day on the slopes, the after-ski options range from charming mainstays, to relaxed brew pubs, to relaxing spas. See for yourself why Sugar Bowl Resort has been a North Tahoe favorite since 1939.