Badger Pass Ski Area (also known as Badger Pass) is a resort in Yosemite National Park. It is situated five miles south-southeast of the Chinquapin intersection of Wawona Road (HWY 41 continuation) with Glacier Point Road in the southern area of Yosemite National Park. Glacier Point Road provides the access to this ski area. The location of the Badger Pass lodge is
The nearest community to Badger Pass is Yosemite West. Badger Pass is at about 7,200 feet (2,194 m) in elevation at the restaurant and services buildings. At the summit of the downhill ski lifts, elevations rise to 8,000 feet (2,438 m). This 90 acre (.36 sq. km 2 ) skiing area provides 10 runs and 5 lifts with downhill, snow tubing and snow boarding facilities.
In addition to the downhill facilities, there are extensive cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails. In fact this is one of the highlights of the Badger Pass/Yosemite National Park winter activities. There are over 84 miles (135 km) of trails encompassing many of the tourist sites in Yosemite . In addition, two overnight huts are available for extended winter trips into the wilderness .
