Comments on: Is Sugar Bowl the Best Ski Area in the USA?

By: Matt Gibson

Matt Gibson — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:52:56 +0000

Thanks Steve! I’ll definitely check those spots out when I go back next year.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:34:27 +0000

By the way, nice shots. Now I realize your more than just a writer but a excellent photog. I keep trying to recognize some of the spots but I guess I’m usually headed downhill and never look back or I ‘m never hangin around the cliffs much. I did find the Targhee guided tour and would like to add The Brakeman(awesome burgers), Emporium(huckelberry shakes) and the Knotty Pine(barbque), as eateries, all in Victor. You might guess I’m not into healthy food.

By: Matt Gibson

Matt Gibson — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:47:37 +0000

Agreed Steve. Sugar Bowl and Targhee are like sister resorts and I love them both. Have you seen my review of Targhee? It’s equally loving.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:12:07 +0000

Having skied every resort at Tahoe except Kirkwood and Sierra at Tahoe, I agree. If I was the hot young, cliff jumpin, take all the insane lines type skier,so I could show off to my friends, I’d probabaly want the Squaw experience, but Sugar Bowl, like Targhee is perfect for me.

By: Matt Gibson

Matt Gibson — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:53:50 +0000

Good point Lettuce. I was only thinking of fly-in traffic when I said that. Thx for pointing that out. I’ll try to update the info when I get a chance.

By: lettuce84

lettuce84 — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:17 +0000

Sugar Bowl is actually more convenient to all cities west of the summit on hwy 80 (sac, sf etc.) by up to 30 minutes on some days (busy weekends or stormy days) and only less convenient than the other resorts you mentioned from Reno. That’s one of sugar bowl’s big selling points. Also, the gondola is not the only option (it’s only an 8 min ride) as you can park at Judah lodge and walk onto the lifts. Northstar, on the other hand, there’s no choice but to ride the gondola.

Everything else was spot on. I’ve been riding there for over 20 years and its definitely my favorite resort in the Tahoe area.

By: The Time-Crunched Traveler (Ellen)

The Time-Crunched Traveler (Ellen) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:09:20 +0000

This place looks beautiful. Of course, I’m sure it’s hard to find a place at Tahoe that isn’t gorgeous. I’m not much of a skier, but I’d definitely be willing to pay higher prices for fewer people … fewer people for me to crash into!

By: Matt Gibson

Matt Gibson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:47:09 +0000

Then you’d also really like Grand Targhee. It’s an amazing little place! But, I suspect it’s going to be a while before you get your ass out of Thailand 😉

By: Matthew Karsten

Matthew Karsten — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:50:38 +0000

The strategy makes sense to me! You are paying a premium for a less crowded experience is all. I agree that my favorite hills are the ones with fewer, and friendlier people.