Sierra-at-Tahoe vs Sugar Bowl
Comparing Sierra-at-Tahoe (CA) and Sugar Bowl (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Twin Bridges, CA
Independent pass
Window price$185
Online (advance)$89
Season pass$749
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
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Side-by-side
| Stat | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Sugar Bowl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $185 | $149 | Sugar Bowl |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | $749 | — | Sierra-at-Tahoe |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 500" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 2,000 | 1,650 | Sierra-at-Tahoe |
| Vertical drop | 2,212' | 1,500' | Sierra-at-Tahoe |
| Runs | 50 | 103 | Sugar Bowl |
| Lifts | 11 | 13 | Sugar Bowl |
| Summit elevation | 8,690' | 8,383' | Sierra-at-Tahoe |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 17% | Sierra-at-Tahoe |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 38% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 7 min | Sugar Bowl |
The Match
Sierra-at-Tahoe is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 1,650 acres). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 400"). Pass affiliation: Sierra-at-Tahoe is Independent, Sugar Bowl is Mountain Collective.