Sugar Bowl Academy

Sugar Bowl Academy Founded in 1998, Sugar Bowl Academy is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Sugar Bowl Academy is a college preparatory day and boarding school for highly motivated student-athletes in grades 8-12 with a passion for competitive Alpine, Nordic, and Freeride skiing. Located in the Sierra Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, Sugar Bowl Academy is a non-profit, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school serving competitive skiers in grades 8-12. Sugar Bowl Academy offers co

mprehensive and rigorous college preparatory academics and a world-class athletic program to competitive alpine, freeride, and nordic skiers.

09/03/2026

No quitting. No shortcuts. Just one more round.

Our athletes put in the work this morning during U.S. Ski and Snowboard athletic testing, pushing through the beep test one level at a time.

The work starts before the snow does.

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Aaannnnddd we’re back! Day one in the dorms is in the books. Welcome to all residential life students- it’s gonna be a g...
08/31/2026

Aaannnnddd we’re back! Day one in the dorms is in the books. Welcome to all residential life students- it’s gonna be a great year!
Tomorrow we tackle the Sugar Bowl ridge traverse with the whole school. Stoke is high- let’s go Sugar Bowl!

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Congratulations Class of 2026 🤍💙
05/30/2026

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Congratulations Class of 2026 🤍💙

What a wild ride. SBA’s small but mighty senior class is ready to walk the graduation aisle and take on the world. We ar...
05/22/2026

What a wild ride. SBA’s small but mighty senior class is ready to walk the graduation aisle and take on the world. We are excited, inspired, proud, and confident they will make a meaningful mark on the world. Congratulations Class of 2026 🎉

Lowering the risk of ACL/MCL and chronic knee injuries isn’t luck—it’s fundamentals done right.- Warm up dynamically bef...
05/18/2026

Lowering the risk of ACL/MCL and chronic knee injuries isn’t luck—it’s fundamentals done right.

- Warm up dynamically before every session

- Work on your balance: Single leg, tandem stances, or uneven surfaces

- Build balanced strength: quads, hamstrings, glutes, hips & core

- Focus on clean technique: strong hip/knee alignment on turns & landings

- Avoid back-seat skiing and excessive fatigue

- Manage load & prioritize recovery

- Check binding settings and equipment regularly

Consistent coaching and attention to these basics can dramatically reduce knee injury risk and keep athletes healthy, strong, and performing all season long.

Creativity was on full display yesterday at SBA’s Art Show! So proud of the talent, imagination, and hard work our stude...
05/07/2026

Creativity was on full display yesterday at SBA’s Art Show!
So proud of the talent, imagination, and hard work our students shared with the community. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate their amazing work!

Lights, Camera, Action 🎥 Last night, our student-athletes (and staff) took to the stage for an unforgettable Academy Awa...
04/30/2026

Lights, Camera, Action 🎥

Last night, our student-athletes (and staff) took to the stage for an unforgettable Academy Awards-style celebration of the ski films they filmed, edited, and produced themselves. From concept to final cut, these projects showcased not just talent on snow, but creativity, collaboration, and serious grit behind the scenes.

Proud doesn’t quite cover it- this is what it looks like when passion meets purpose.

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815 Lupine Trail
Norden, CA
95724

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+15302697401

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