Heavenly vs Sugar Bowl
Comparing Heavenly (CA) and Sugar Bowl (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
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Side-by-side
| Stat | Heavenly | Sugar Bowl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $191 | $149 | Sugar Bowl |
| Online (30+ days) | $119 | $89 | Sugar Bowl |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Heavenly |
| Annual snowfall | 360" | 500" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 4,800 | 1,650 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 3,812' | 1,500' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 97 | 103 | Sugar Bowl |
| Lifts | 30 | 13 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 10,067' | 8,383' | Heavenly |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 17% | Heavenly |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 38% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 18 min | 7 min | Sugar Bowl |
The Match
Sugar Bowl is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $119 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 1,650 acres). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 360"). Pass affiliation: Heavenly is Epic, Sugar Bowl is Mountain Collective.