Badger Pass Ski Area

03/18/2026

As we wrap up the season, Badger Pass Ski Area will be opening for limited access days for season locker holders to retrieve their gear.🏂🎿

Access Dates:
• Saturday, March 21
• Wednesday, March 25
• Sunday, March 29

What to know before you go:
• Please meet at Chinquapin at 11:00 AM sharp
• Staff will open the gate for group entry to Badger Pass
• Locker access will be provided once on-site
• Guests will exit together as a group following gear retrieval

Access will be coordinated as a group for safety and gate control, so please plan to arrive on time.
If you have a season locker at Badger, be sure to take advantage of one of these dates to pick up your gear.
Thank you for an incredible winter season—we’ll see you again soon! ❄️

03/18/2026

Badger Pass Ski Area will close for the season at the end of today, March 18, 2026. 🎿❄️

What an incredible 2025–2026 season! So many unforgettable experiences from thrilling powder days to sunny laps. Massive thanks to all the skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts! ❤️

For anyone needing to collect gear from lockers, we'll be announcing access dates soon.
We are eager to see you next season! 🙌🏻😊

03/07/2026

New to skiing or snowshoeing? 🏂Yosemite’s winter season is welcoming for all experience levels. Whether you're trying cross-country skiing for the first time or enjoying a relaxed day on the trails, Badger Pass makes winter approachable and fun.🌲❄️⛷️
Bundle up and join us.

03/06/2026

The mountain is calling! 🏔️ Freshly groomed runs at Yosemite's Badger Pass are awaiting your footsteps. 🎿 There's an unmatched joy in the first lift ride post a snowfall. ❄️ Grab the opportunity now! Is your snow gear ready for action? 🏂

03/04/2026

Are you ready to experience the thrill of winter in Yosemite? Badger Pass Ski Area is waiting to be explored! With clear blue skies overhead, every day on the mountain is unforgettable. Grab your ski or snowboard and let's make the most of this snowy weather. Can't wait to see you shredding the slopes! ❄️🏂

03/01/2026

Explore the captivating winter landscape of Yosemite by cross-country skiing at Badger Pass. Relish the quiet trails, breathe in the crisp air, and marvel at the unmatched scenery. Try a different kind of winter wonderland adventure at Yosemite! ❄️⛷️🗻 Have you experienced this side of Yosemite yet?

02/26/2026

Blue skies and spring-like snow conditions are here at Badger Pass!☀️
The mountain is open with excellent coverage and beautiful sunny weather making for great days on the slopes. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to visit, this is it.
Grab your gear and come enjoy the snow!🏂️⛷️

02/21/2026

Yosemite National Park is reopening tomorrow!
Things to know:
• Curry Village: Closed (General Store open 8am–6pm, Mountain Shop open 8:30am–4:30pm)
• Badger Pass: Remains closed, with a tentative reopening planned for Sunday, 2/22
• Open Roads: Wawona Road (Hwy 41) & Hwy 140 (Arch Rock Entrance)
• Closed Roads: Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 from the west) & Badger Pass Road
• Campgrounds remain closed through at least February 27
• Horsetail Fall viewing will operate as normal, but expect limited parking and 3–4 feet of snow in viewing areas
As you head out this weekend, please use caution on icy roads and walkways and be mindful around snow-laden trees. For current road conditions, call 209-372-0200 (press 1, then 1) or visit: nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tirechains.htm
We look forward to welcoming everyone back — travel safely and enjoy the weekend! ❄️✨

02/20/2026

Yosemite National Park is closed to day-use visitors through midnight Friday, 2/20 due to heavy snowfall and falling trees.
Guests with confirmed lodging reservations may still enter the park via Hwy 140 and must provide proof of their reservation at the entrance gate.
For current road conditions, call 209-372-0200 (press 1, then 1) or visit: nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tirechains.htm

02/19/2026

Hello winter sports enthusiasts! We're aware that many of you are itching to hit the powdery slopes soon, and we can't thank you enough for your ongoing patience. Unfortunately, due to persisting road conditions, there's a delay in the reopening of Badger Pass Ski Area.

Currently, we’re targeting Sunday, 2/22, for reopening, pending safe access to the mountain. We're committed to ensuring your safety, as well as that of our team members, hence we are reviewing the road status daily in close collaboration with the National Park Service.

Your safety is always our top priority. We don't just want you back on the slopes—we want you there safe and sound. Just like you, we too are excited and eagerly awaiting the day when we can welcome everyone back for a full day on the slopes. Keep an eye out here as we will continue to share updates as and when they become available. Thank you for standing by us through this. Can't wait to see you enjoying the slopes soon! 🎿🏂❄️

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