One of the oldest ski areas at Lake Tahoe and North America, operating for nearly 80 years.
A good sized ski area with more than 100 runs, four mountain peaks and a dozen ski lifts and terrain to suit all standards.
A reputation as an authentic Alpine community.
One of the best snowfall records in the region (and the world) with an average annual 500 inches (12.5 metres) of snowfall.
Sugar Bowl has interesting touches of Austrian character mixed with Bavarian styling providing a glimpse into the vision of one of the founders, Hannes Schroll, to create a taste of the Alpine atmosphere in California.
Also operates Royal Gorge, the largest cross country ski centre in the US with 65 trails adding up to nearly 200km of tracks.