Badger Pass at a glance
Badger Pass is welcoming to all levels with 35% beginner terrain.
The mountain averages 300" of snowfall a season. Walk-up tickets start around $55 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Badger Pass is an Independent mountain.
Independent
Off-season guide
Badger Pass Ski Guide
Badger Pass is an Independent ski area in California: 10 trails, 800 ft vertical, 90 acres.
Base 7,200 ft · Summit 8,000 ft
800 ft
Vertical Drop
10 runs
Trails
90 ac
Lift-served acres
300"
Avg Annual Snow
$55
Day Ticket*
4
Lifts
When Badger Pass gets crowded
How the model worksPredicted crowd load by day type, not a historical gate count.
Midweek
Quiet
Friday
Moderate
Saturday
Moderate
Sunday
Moderate
Holiday weeks
Moderate
Even peak Saturdays rarely get out of hand. Midweek you can lap without thinking about it.
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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Badger Pass before you buy.