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Since opening in 1935, Badger Pass Ski Area has been a favorite ski destination for families and Yosemite enthusiasts. Activities include downhill skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow tubing. Please note: sledding and other snow play is NOT allowed at Badger Pass. Learn more about the Badger Pass Ski Area. Donald Tresidder, the first president of the Yosemite Park and Curry Company, put in a bid for the 1932 Winter Olympics to be hosted in Yosemite National Park. Lake Placid, New York was chosen as the site instead. Operating Hours & Seasons Mid-December to late-March, conditions permitting. The ski area relies entirely on natural snow, and operating dates may vary. The Badger Pass Ski Area provides a free shuttle bus service from multiple locations in Yosemite Valley in the morning to Badger Pass Ski Area (service days vary). In the afternoon, shuttles return guests to Yosemite Valley. Limited space is available; arrive early for the best chance of securing a seat. When open, the lodge at Badger Pass typically offers dining, a gear shop, and ski/snowboard rentals indoors at the ski area. See the current issue of the Yosemite Guide for dining and shopping hours. Accessibility The first floor of the ski lodge is wheelchair accessible, the second floor is not.