Review Date
April 16, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Countless

Reviewed by: SpudBoy3, Advanced, from Fairfield

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:
Sugar Bowl has it all for the family and the solo adventurer, from expert to beginner, and it is the closest ski/snowboard resort to the Bay Area. I fully recommend it over some of the other larger ski resorts, not only for price, but for entertainment as well. You can't beat it!

Half price Wednesdays, early departure coupons, and great beginner lesson/rental packages, make Sugar Bowl one of the best values around.

Sugar Bowl really has a great set of runs of all lengths, and even a killer boarding park, full of large and small jumps. Everything from the bunny slopes to the black diamonds are excellent runs that are never too crowded. You can easily traverse from one side of the mountain to the other, and only need to get on 2-3 lifts. Most snowboarders stay on 1-2 runs, where they have a good set of hits and great places for carving, so the skiers aren't too annoyed.The chairs are very consistent with good speed and rarely stop. It could use another high speed quad chair, but with short lift lines, it more than makes up for it. There are plenty of chairs that will get you to the top for the fresh powder.

Also a great place for the beginner. We recently went up there with a beginner snowboarder, and the lesson was a great 2 hours, with a fun instructor. A short line for rentals and a good solid bunny run, it couldn't have been better.

With such a large mountain that gets great snow coverage, Sugar Bowl really is one of the best resorts in the Sierras.

Review Date
May 8, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Countless times

Reviewed by: Mike, Advanced, from Union City Ca, Usa

Summary:
lifts right out the front door if your staying at the resort, Customer service is #1. this place knows how to make
you feel welcome, it's the best service ever. most runs are
short. can't wait for the new high speed lift coming in this year (silverbelt)for the longer runs.

Review Date
March 14, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
2-5 times

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Jeremy, Intermediate, from 916 and 510

Summary:
It's the best place I've been so far. Most of the trails are nice and wide, so you don't really have to worry about people getting in your way.
And the day to go is Wednesday, because it's 2 for 1. What can be better? But if you can't hit it up on Wednesday, hit up a McDonalds on the way and get a $5.00 off coupon.

Review Date
March 14, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
2-5 times

Reviewed by: Jeremy, Advanced, from 916 and 510

Summary:
It's the best place I've been so far. Most of the trails are nice and wide, so you don't really have to worry about people getting in your way.
And the day to go is Wednesday, because it's 2 for 1. What can be better? But if you can't hit it up on Wednesday, hit up a McDonalds on the way and get a $5.00 off coupon.

Review Date
March 8, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
2-5 times

Reviewed by: Jeff, Intermediate, from Union City, CA USA

Summary:
Sugar Bowl is an cool place to board. The runs are nice and wide so you don't really have to worry about running into people. Plan to go on a Wed. because they have a two for one lift tickets that day.