Skip lugging gear and get straight to the slopes with a full-day ski or snowboard rental in California. Reserve sizes, get fitted by staff, and spend your day turning instead of troubleshooting.
Skip lugging gear and get straight to the slopes with a full-day ski or snowboard rental in California. Reserve sizes, get fitted by staff, and spend your day turning instead of troubleshooting.
Book with Badger Pass Ski Area
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Badger Pass Ski Area · Yosemite Valley, California
easy.
7 hours (9am-4pm).
Basic fitness suitable for a day on groomed slopes; moderate stamina recommended if you plan multiple runs.
This booking covers a full day from 9am-4pm (approximately 7 hours).
Yes — reserve through the booking link to guarantee sizes and reduce wait times on the day of rental.
Helmets are commonly available to rent on site; bring your own if you prefer a specific fit or model.
Bring a photo ID and a credit card for incidentals and any required deposit at check-in.
Many rental operations allow same-day swaps if sizes or setups need adjustment — ask staff when you check in.
Staff typically perform basic fitting and binding adjustments; ask about additional tuning services if needed.
Winter recreation around this part of the Sierra Nevada has long attracted regional skiers and families looking for accessible slope days.
Pack out waste, keep to designated trails, and follow local signage — these actions reduce erosion and protect alpine vegetation.
Badger Pass Ski Area, located in Yosemite Valley (Mariposa), California, is a seasonal mountain recreation area specializing in downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country experiences. It operates primarily in winter (typically mid-December to mid-March) and provides lift-ticket options including all-lift day passes, lower-lift day passes for Turtle and Bruin, and half-day tickets. The area offers rentals, lessons, friendly on-site staff, and a sunny sundeck, creating an accessible destination for families and beginners. Badger Pass also maintains an extensive cross-country network with roughly 90 miles of trails, highlighted by a scenic 21-mile route to Glacier Point. Snowshoe rentals and guided snowshoe hikes showcase winter landscapes, including a moderate discovery snowshoe hike of 3 to 4 miles suitable for participants aged ten and up. For overnight adventures, the Ski Hut at Glacier Point is available via guided and self-guided ski trips. Guided itineraries include one-night/two-day and two-night/three-day options with group dinners and hut accommodations. Self-guided overnight trips include dinner, a fireside evening, breakfast, and lunch for visitors who bring navigation and backcountry skills. The Next Step Lessons package offers daily downhill skiing and snowboarding instruction for ages seven and older, focusing on skill progression and confidence building. As part of Yosemite's winter offerings, Badger Pass Ski Area combines downhill lifts, cross-country trails, lessons, and hut-based overnight trips to deliver a range of family-friendly and backcountry winter experiences. Park staff and seasonal mountain teams follow National Park Service guidelines for visitor safety and trail maintenance, ensuring responsible winter recreation in Yosemite and community stewardship.
Book with Badger Pass Ski Area