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Where Sugar Bowl’s numbers come from

25 observations from 4 publishers behind 21 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

11/11 core figures collected.

Summit elevation8,383 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugar Bowl
Highest lift-served elevation8,369 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Sugar Bowl ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 2,551 m (8,368 ft)”
Base elevation6,887 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugar Bowl
Advertised vertical drop1,496 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from summit elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

Lift-served vertical1,482 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres1,650 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“skiable_area = 1650 acre”
Named trails1031 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 103 total; 17% beginner; 45% intermediate; 38% advanced”
Longest run3.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“longest_run = 3 mi”
Beginner terrain14%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl — Sugar Bowl Resort Facts & Figures | Mountain Stats 2025PublishedSep 2026“echnical steeps, open bowls, and gladed trees. Terrain mix: 13.7% beginner, 42.2% intermediate, 44.1% advanced/expert.”
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortSep 2026Differs: 17% “number_trails = 103 total; 17% beginner; 45% intermediate; 38% advanced”
Intermediate terrain42%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl — Sugar Bowl Resort Facts & Figures | Mountain Stats 2025PublishedSep 2026“echnical steeps, open bowls, and gladed trees. Terrain mix: 13.7% beginner, 42.2% intermediate, 44.1% advanced/expert.”
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortSep 2026Differs: 45% “number_trails = 103 total; 17% beginner; 45% intermediate; 38% advanced”
Advanced terrain44%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl — Sugar Bowl Resort Facts & Figures | Mountain Stats 2025PublishedSep 2026“echnical steeps, open bowls, and gladed trees. Terrain mix: 13.7% beginner, 42.2% intermediate, 44.1% advanced/expert.”
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortSep 2026Differs: 38% “number_trails = 103 total; 17% beginner; 45% intermediate; 38% advanced”
Advanced + expert terrain44%No sources:Derived

Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.

= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)

Beginner runs14No sources:Derived

Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.

= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)

Total lifts123 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Sugar Bowl
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortSep 2026Differs: 13 “lift_system = 13 lifts (5 high speed quads, 3 quads, 1 triple chair, 1 gondola, 3 surface lifts”
OpenSkiMap — Sugar Bowl ResortSep 2026Differs: 14 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 10 chairlifts, 1 gondola, 1 platter lift, 2 magic carpets (14 in all)”
Uphill capacity21,740 /hr1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“lift_capacity = 21,740 passengers/hr”
Average annual snowfall500 in2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl — Sugar Bowl Resort Facts & Figures | Mountain Stats 2025PublishedSep 2026“500" | Average Annual Snowfall”
Wikipedia — Sugar Bowl Ski ResortSep 2026“snowfall = 500 in”
Drive from the fly-in airport58 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl: 58 min and 47.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from nearest major airport58 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl: 58 min and 47.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from nearest major airport47.2 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl: 58 min and 47.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from closest airline airport58 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl: 58 min and 47.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from closest airline airport47.2 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sugar Bowl: 58 min and 47.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”

Pages cited

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, best tier first.

Other facts

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Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingSugar Bowl · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28…season pass is your ticket to every storm day, powder day, and bluebird heaven. 2026/27 Season Passes Unrestricted Pass | Starting at $949 Slightly Restricted Pass | S…
  • operatingMountain Collective · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Sugar Bowl — Sugar Bowl, California; 2 days at Sugar Bowl; NO BLACKOUT DATES
  • operatingCalifornia Ski Industry Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by California Ski Industry Association: ": Sugar Bowl Resort"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Sugar Bowl – Norden
  • operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28Sugar Bowl: 10 operating lift(s) — Christmas Tree Express (High Speed Quad), Crow's Peak (Triple), Disney Express (High Speed Quad), Jerome Hill Express (High Speed Quad), Mt. Lincoln Express (High Speed Quad), Mt. Judah Express (High Speed Quad), Nob Hill (Quad), Summit (Quad), Village Tow (Platter), White Pine (Quad); 20 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Sugar Bowl Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 14; downhill runs mapped: 163;