Academy Soiree - Auction Preview

We’ve got an amazing selection of items in both the Silent and Live Auction. Check out the preview below and get ready to place those bids!

Join the Jury - Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #3
Sugar Bowl is hosting the third and final qualifier for U16 regionals this season on February 24, 25, and 26. Three Super-G races will be held on our speed venue on Mt. Lincoln. If you want to know what it takes to host a high-stakes race and all that happens behind the scenes, this is your item. The winner of this item and a guest will shadow the race jury, including our own Branko Zagar. Branko will even provide a radio so that you can listen to all that goes on, and a lot goes on over those radios. Both winner and guest must be intermediate or better skiers and not be offended by mild profanity and no-nonsense communications.

Silver Belt 2025 - All Access
From April 2 through 5, the Silver Belt is honoring its legendary past with a fresh, adrenaline-packed freeride competition that is an athlete favorite, allowing qualifiers to throw their biggest airs. Following last season’s success, big prizes and even bigger performances are in store for 2025. The winner of this item and a guest will have the opportunity to experience the event from start to finish. You will join Sean Carey and the leadership team for the pre-event planning meetings, be on the mountain when the venue is set and while the athletes compete, and be in the room when the athletes watch the videos to determine who receives the coveted Silver Belt title for 2025.

Pond Skim Judge
Since debuting at Sugar Bowl in 2019, the annual Pond Skim has become the area’s best end-of-season party. Even more sought after than being a participant is being a judge. The winner of this item will join the list of stars that have judged this event over the years. We do not yet know who will join you as a judge on April 12, but we can guarantee a day full of fun. Winner must be at least 21 years of age, able to read and write while consuming alcohol, and proficient at scoring best costume, best style, biggest splash, and distance.

Sugar Bowl Express Pass Plus Morning with Ambassador
Sugar Bowl’s special lane for Express Pass holders ensures a no line lift experience. The winner of this item will receive an Express Pass for the 2025-2026 season at Sugar Bowl plus a morning with a member of the Sugar Bowl Ambassador Team, which includes Sugar Bowl Academy alums Xander Guldman, Elena Messner, and Kestrel Sullivan. Picture it – February 2026, several feet of fresh powder, Ambassador ready, front of the lift line every time, making tracks with a pro.

Scenic Flight in a Cirrus Vision Jet
Take to the skies for an unforgettable scenic flight over the Sierras in a state-of-the-art Cirrus Vision Jet, one of the safest and most comfortable ways to see our stunning region from above.  Your adventure begins with departure from your choice of Truckee, Reno, or South Lake Tahoe, and you will have the option to fly at sunrise, sunset, or midday.  Soar above Sugar Bowl, Castle Peak, and the entirety of Lake Tahoe, taking in breathtaking views while enjoying great music, a champagne toast over the lake, and maybe even a chance to take the controls!  Your pilot, a commercially licensed Sugar Bowl Villager, will ensure a smooth, safe, and exhilarating experience for you and up to three guests, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Lake Tahoe Basin from a whole new perspective!  Location and dates are weather dependent.

Private Dinner for 8 with 3L Caymus 50th Anniversary Wine
Chef Eduardo Diaz de Leon will come to your home and delight you and your friends with a delicious dinner for 8. Expect to dine like royalty, as Chef Eduardo has cooked for US presidents, Oprah Winfrey, and PM Justin Trudeau. Includes a 3L of Caymus 50th anniversary wine that you can pair with your dinner. The evening is sure to be a unique experience you'll be talking about for many years to come. 

Private Tasting for 6 at Skywalker Vineyards
This is your chance to experience the legendary Skywalker Vineyards in Nicasio, Marin County. Skywalker Vineyards is not open to the public, so this is an exclusive opportunity to visit Summit Skywalker Ranch to taste their award-winning wines. 

Jimmy Kimmel Live
Take a trip to SoCal and enjoy an a night away! Includes 2 priority tickets to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live, a backstage tour, and a night at the legendary Roosevelt Hotel right next door.

And much more!
We have gift certificates for Truckee restaurants, yoga, outdoor aerial parks, retail stores, and more. Skis, ski gear, outdoor adventures, sailing on Lake Tahoe, and skin and hair care products.

We’ll share more details on the auction later this week, including information on how you can bid online.