Heavenly Mountain Resort vs Sugar Bowl Resort
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl Resort are neighbouring resorts in California - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Sugar Bowl Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Good |
Beginners
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugar Bowl Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Very good
Sugar Bowl Resort
Very good
Experts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Sugar Bowl Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Sugar Bowl Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugar Bowl Resort
Not ideal
Families
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugar Bowl Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Sugar Bowl Resort
Limited
Budget
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sugar Bowl Resort
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Sugar Bowl Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 85 km | 38.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 1010 m | 439 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 27 |
| Top elevation | 3037 m | 2553 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~88cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €58 |
Piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
85 km
Sugar Bowl Resort
38.7 km
Vertical drop
Heavenly Mountain Resort
1010 m
Sugar Bowl Resort
439 m
Lifts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
26
Sugar Bowl Resort
27
Top elevation
Heavenly Mountain Resort
3037 m
Sugar Bowl Resort
2553 m
Snow reliability
Heavenly Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Sugar Bowl Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Heavenly Mountain Resort
December (~88cm)
Sugar Bowl Resort
No data
Day pass
Heavenly Mountain Resort
€180
Sugar Bowl Resort
€58
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Heavenly Mountain Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Sugar Bowl Resort if...
you want better value.