Badger Pass Ski Report

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UPDATE: 3-30-08

Badger Pass Winter Conditions Update: as of March 23, 2008

Special Package Deals for Next Year

 

Badger Pass will close for the 2008 season on March 30th
Come join us at historic Badger Pass, California's oldest ski area!  Mother nature has created perfect riding conditions on the slopes.  The weather is sunny and we have plenty of snow.  Food service opens at 8:00 a.m. and the Alpine and Nordic Rental shops open at 8:30 a.m.  Come join the family fun at Badger Pass.   You won't be disappointed!  
Spring Fest 2008 is March 30th. 
There will be fun activities and events for the entire family.  Don't miss the Dual Slalom, Kid's Slalom, Kid's Obstacle Race, BIG AIR COMPETITION, Ski Dummy Race, and the always entertaining Fancy Costume Competition!

 

 
Taking  highway 140 from Mariposa to Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park you enter the park and then turn right just before Bridalveil Fall.
 Badger Pass was the first ski resort in California,opening in 1935
 
Badger Pass ski resort in Yosemite National Park   Badger Pass Ski Resort In Yosemite National Park

Check the roads here: California Highways
For current conditions at Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park call (209) 372-1000.
 

Badger Pass Daily Snow Report

See You on the Slopes!

Yosemite Ski Report
 
Daily Snow Conditions
 DATE & TIME Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 5:06 AM
 BASE DEPTH 48 - 78 inches
 NEW SNOW (last 24 hours) none
 SURFACE CONDITIONS Spring Conditions, Powder/Packed Powder
 FORECAST 50% Chance AM Snow Showers
 TEMPS High of 44. Low of 26.
 

 

 

 


 

Downhill Trails  Opened  Groomed  Level of Difficulty
 Turtle  Yes  Yes  Easiest
 Beaver  Yes  No  Moderate
 Rabbit  Yes  Yes  Moderate
 Eagle  Yes  Yes  Moderate
 Red Fox  Yes  Yes  Hardest
 Wild Cat  Yes  No  Hardest
 Chipmunk  Yes  Yes  Moderate
 Badger  Yes  Yes  Hardest
 Bruin  Yes  Yes  Easies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Lifts  Open  Level of Difficulty
 Turtle - Handle Tow  Yes  Easiest
 Eagle - Triple  Yes  Moderate
 Red Fox - Double  No  Hardest
 Badger - Double  Yes  Hardest
 Bruin - Double  Yes  Easiest

 

 




Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trail.

The Cross-Country Ski Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.  
Tracks groomed on Glacier Point road to Glacier Point  on Saturday morning, March 29. 
Tracks groomed on the Glacier Point road to Bridalveil Campground on Sunday morning, March 30th.
 

The following information denotes length of trail.

Glacier Point

  • Summit Meadow, 1mi.
  • Bridalveil Campground, 2.8mi.
  • Bridalveil Creek, 3.3 mi.
  • Ostrander Trailhead, 4.1-4.5mi
  • Clark Range View, 5.7mi.
  • Sentinel Dome, 9.2mi.
  • Glacier Point, 10.5mi.

Dewey Point

  • Meadow Trail, 3.5mi.
  • Ridge Trail, 4.0mi.

Ostrander Lake

  • Horizon Ridge. 9.0mi.
  • Merced Crest 9.7mi.
  • Bridalveil Creek, 10.3 mi.

Snow Tubing

Snow Tubing is open!!! There will be 2 sessions: one from 11:30 to 1:30 and the second from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Road Conditions

The Badger Pass Road:

Call (209) 372-0200, 1, 1 for the most up to date road info.

Snow Chains Information

 
California State Law, encated in 1991, requires that all vehicles must carry tire chains/cables at all times when entering a chain control area, such as Yosemite National Park. This requirement is in effect from November 1st to April 1st, though the requirement can be extended based on weather.  Failure to comply with this law leaves you vulnerable to fines and charges for any damage done should you have an accident.  Additionally, your car may be towed if a law enforcement officer stops you and you do not have chains in your possession.  Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains causing chains to become necessary immediately when traveling at higher elevations.

Below, you will find definitions for the four levels within a chain control area.

R-0: No restrictions, however all vehicles are required to carry chains or cables at all times.

R-1: Chains or cables are required on all vehicles -except passenger vehicles and light duty trucks under 6,000 pounds gross weight that are equipped with snow tires on at least two drive wheels. Vehicles using snow tires must carry chains or cables.  All vehicles towing trailers must have chains or cables on one drive axle.  Trailers with brakes must have chains or cables on at least one axle.

R-2: Chains or cables are required on all vehicles -except four-wheel drive vehicles under 6,500 pounds gross weight which are equipped with snow tires on all four wheels.  Four wheel drive vehicles using snow tires must carry chains or cables for one set of drive wheels.

R-3: Chains or cables are required on all vehicles without exception.

 

 

Badger Pass Winter Conditions Update: as of March 23, 2008

Weather: March 17 – March 23, 2008

High Temp: 54 (3/19)

Low Temp: 13 (3/17)

New Snow: 0”

Total settled snow depth: ~78” - Top of Eagle Lift; ~39”- A-frame

Badger Pass Ski Area: The downhill ski area is 100% open with lifts operating from 9 am to 4 pm daily. The slopes still have excellent coverage on groomed runs.

Nordic Trail Conditions: Spring has arrived. Expect ice in the mornings and softening in the afternoons. All trails are broken, Glacier Point Road is groomed. Be careful on stream crossings as the temperatures rise, otherwise great spring conditions.

Special Note: Badger Pass ski area will close on March 30th, 2008. Weather permitting - the road will remain open from Chinquapin to the Badger Pass parking lot until April 13th. The gate at Chinquapin will be closed to all traffic for snowplow operations to begin April 14th on the Glacier Point road

Events: Badger Pass Spring Fling (Closing Day) March 30, 2008

Dummy Race and other activities

Avalanche Conditions: Although no avalanche forecasting is conducted within Yosemite National Park, the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center posts avalanche advisories for the High Sierra. Go to www.esavalanche.org for the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center and click on advisory. The ESAC site is updated several times a week and more often during weather events.

Activities: Ranger guided snowshoe walks are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. Meet in front of the A-Frame. Snow shoes are provided; a $5 donation is requested for wear and tear on the snowshoes. The walk is generally two hours long and is moderately strenuous (travel approximately two miles). NO reservations required.

Questions: For weather, nordic ski-related questions, or overnight wilderness permits you may call the Badger Pass Ranger Station from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 209-372-0409.

Other useful information:

DNC Badger Pass Activities Desk: 372-8430

DNC Snow Phone: 209-372-1000, then press 5

YA/Ostrander Reservations: 209-372-0740

 

  

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Remember You can do things outside of Mariposa and then spend the night in Mariposa,California

Outside of Mariposa you can: Ski in Yosemite National Park at Badger Pass
Outside of Mariposa you can go: Tubing in Yosemite National Park at Badger Pass
Outside of Mariposa you can: Snowboard in Yosemite National Park at Badger Pass
Outside of Mariposa you can go: Snowshoeing in Yosemite National Park at Badger Pass
Outside of Mariposa you can: Cross Country Ski in Yosemite National Park at Badger Pass
 

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