Sugar Bowl is the closest major resort on the western front of the Sierras, this means convenience and easy access. It’s not just that you’re on the mountain sooner, you’re also ahead of the crowd on the way home! When people talk about rush hour traffic jams in the Sierras, they never mention the road to Sugar Bowl. That’s because of all the major Lake Tahoe resorts, Sugar Bowl is the most hassle free to get in and out of.