Experience Winter at Badger Pass Ski Area in Yosemite

Spend a sunny winter day at Badger Pass with all-day lift access, rentals, and lessons—perfect for families and first-timers. Enjoy groomed runs, a kid-friendly learning area, and a sundeck with views.

Spend a worry-free winter day at Badger Pass with the All Day Lower Lift Tickets for Turtle & Bruin. Perfect for beginners and families, this easygoing ski area pairs short lifts, on-site rentals, lessons, and a sunny sundeck for relaxed mountain time.

Rent snowshoes for a full day at Badger Pass and explore Yosemite’s 90 miles of cross-country trails, including the 21-mile route to Glacier Point. Ideal for beginners and experienced winter hikers seeking big views without overnight gear.

Spend a focused half day on snowshoes from Badger Pass and explore Yosemite’s high-country trails without buying gear. Perfect for first-timers and experienced winter hikers who want quick access to Glacier Point views and quiet snow-covered ridgelines.

Trade the day crowds for a guided overnight at the Ski Hut above Glacier Point. Perfect for experienced cross‑country skiers seeking deep-snow travel, group meals, and big Sierra views.

Head out from Badger Pass for a guided two-night, three-day cross-country ski journey to Glacier Point Ski Hut. Perfect for experienced nordic skiers who want hut nights, guided route-finding, and long winter views.

Ski to Glacier Point Ski Hut from the Badger Pass Cross Country Center for a self-guided overnight that pairs sustained touring with a cozy fireside stay. This trip is ideal for experienced backcountry skiers who want a remote hut night without a guided group.

Build confidence and sharpen skiing or snowboarding technique at Badger Pass with the Next Step Lessons Package. Daily group lessons, rentals, and an all-mountain lift ticket make this an efficient, family-friendly way to level up in Yosemite.

Spend a sunny afternoon on the slopes at Badger Pass Ski Area with Half Day Lift Tickets — All Lifts. Perfect for families and learners, this midday session pairs short lines, on-site rentals, and approachable instruction inside Yosemite National Park.

Breathe cold Sierra air on a three-hour, guided snowshoe outing from the Nordic Center at the Badger Pass Ski Area. This accessible 3–4 mile hike is ideal for families and first-time snowshoers wanting a scenic winter primer in Yosemite.

Spend a full winter day snowshoeing from the Nordic Center at the Badger Pass Ski Area to Dewey Point and stand above Yosemite Valley with sweeping views of El Capitan and Half Dome. This 8-mile guided outing balances purposeful effort with unbeatable, off-season panoramas.

Skip the gear headache and step straight onto Yosemite’s groomed tracks. Local rentals at Badger Pass supply skis, sleeping gear, and expert advice for day trips or overnight winter outings.

Rent cross-country skis at Badger Pass for a half-day escape onto Yosemite’s high-country trails, including the 21-mile round-trip to Glacier Point. Perfect for beginners and experienced skiers who want a scenic, accessible winter outing.

Spend a full day skiing Yosemite’s winter interior with ready-to-go cross-country gear from Badger Pass. Explore groomed tracks and backcountry loops—up to the classic 21-mile round trip to Glacier Point—without hauling your own kit.

Learn to ski or snowboard at Badger Pass with a guaranteed, two-lesson program—rentals and a helmet included. Perfect for beginners age 7+, this Yosemite in-park experience focuses on quick progress, scenic runs, and a free repeat lesson if you need it.

Start your first turns with confidence at Badger Pass: beginner-friendly group lessons include rentals, a helmet, and access to the Turtle Handle Tow and Bruin Chairlift. Perfect for ages 7+, these sessions are an efficient, low-stress way to learn skiing or snowboarding.

Choose half-day, full-day, or multi-day guided backcountry ski tours from Badger Pass into Yosemite’s high country. Small groups and expert guides provide tailored routes, avalanche instruction, and access to untracked granite bowls.

Introduce little ones to skis or a snowboard without the stress: Badger Pups at Badger Pass Ski Area offers patient instructors, rental gear and beginner lifts tailored to 4–6 year olds. It’s a low-barrier, confidence-first way to start a winter sport for the whole family.

Skip hauling heavy kit: this half-day rental (12pm–4pm) supplies skis, boots, poles and snowboards so you can get onto the slope fast. Ideal for afternoon sessions, families and travelers who want modern gear without a full-day commitment.

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.

A demanding, high-altitude cross-country ski day that travels from Badger Pass Ski Area to Glacier Point. This 21-mile roundtrip is for experienced skiers who want a sustained Sierra challenge and one of Yosemite’s most dramatic overwiews.

Refine your skiing fast with hourly private coaching at Badger Pass. One-on-one instruction for up to four people helps beginners and intermediates make measurable progress on classic Sierra slopes.

Get on-snow fast with a focused, two-hour group lesson at Badger Pass Ski Area in Yosemite. Small groups, included rental gear, and instructors who break skills into simple steps make this the ideal first outing for families and first-time skiers.

Convert an intro day into confident cross-country travel with a focused two-hour Intermediate Lesson at Badger Pass Ski Area. Improve kick-and-glide, learn steeper terrain techniques, and practice on groomed classic tracks with rental gear included.

Push past groomers with a focused, two-hour Advanced Lesson at Badger Pass Ski Area. Choose off-piste or upper-track priorities and get terrain-specific coaching in one of California’s oldest winter ski areas.

One-hour private coaching at Badger Pass Ski Area sharpens both cross-country and telemark technique with immediate feedback and included rental gear. Perfect for ages 7+, book the 9:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. slot for tailored, high-value practice.

Try telemark skiing without a full-day commitment: a focused 2-hour group lesson at Badger Pass Ski Area (Ages 7+), including lift access and equipment rental. Perfect for beginners and intermediates wanting practical, coached time on downhill runs.

Two hours of focused, high-intensity skate-ski coaching on Badger Pass’s groomed Nordic tracks—ideal for advanced skaters chasing speed, technique, and Sierra winter views. Equipment rental is included, and instruction emphasizes interval work, edge control, and efficient skate technique in an iconic national-park setting.

Stash your skis and split your focus: Badger Pass locker rentals free you from lugging gear so you can ski more and fuss less. Secure daily or seasonal lockers at the Activities Desk make this an easy, practical add-on to any Yosemite winter visit.

Spend four sunlit hours learning or tuning your turns at Badger Pass Ski Area’s Lower Lifts—Turtle & Bruin. Ideal for families and first-timers, this half-day ticket includes access to rentals, lessons, and a sunny sundeck.

Private, hourly ski instruction at Badger Pass accelerates progress across ability levels. Book a focused session to sharpen turns, build confidence, and get the most out of a winter day in the Sierra.