Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center
Tahoe Donner’s Cross Country Ski Center, located at Alder Creek Adventure Center, spans 2,800+ acres in the beautiful Sierra Nevada. It offers more than 100 km of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails that wind through meadows, across creeks, and into the mountains for stunning alpine views. Each day, state-of-the-art grooming machines prepare the trails for classic and skate skiing while dedicated snowshoe trails are marked and packed as conditions allow.
Signature Experiences
Hawk’s Peak Summit
Reach the highest point in the Tahoe Donner trail network via the Hawk’s Peak Trail. This advanced route rewards experienced skiers and snowshoers with sweeping, panoramic views of the Sierra Crest.
Warming Hut System
Four strategically placed huts—including Moondance and Sundance—provide cozy rest stops and gathering points. These add comfort and safety to longer excursions, especially on snowy or windy days.
Daily Grooming & Snowmaking
Tahoe Donner’s grooming team maintains pristine skate and classic conditions with daily machine grooming. It’s also the only XC center in the region with snowmaking, ensuring reliable early-season skiing.
REAL-TIME TERRAIN AND CONDITIONS UPDATES
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is now on the Nordic Pulse app, giving skiers real-time updates on grooming conditions and trail navigation right from their phone. This innovative app makes it easier than ever to plan your day, explore the extensive trail network, and track the latest conditions. Download the app before your visit to get the most out of your cross country ski experience.
Amenities
- Rentals: Premium skate, classic, snowshoe gear and Chariot sleds for kids
- Lessons: PSIA-certified instructors offering daily privates and weekend group clinics and “celebrity” pop-up clinics featuring Olympians and pioneers of the sport
- Lodge: Wax room, stone grinding, lockers, lounge space
- Dining: Alder Creek Café with healthy, hearty après options