Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
Key Stats
- Skiable Acres: 120
- Lifts: 5 (1 quad, 1 triple, 3 surface lifts)
- Runs: 17 total
- Skill Breakdown:
- Beginner: 40%
- Intermediate: 50%
- Advanced: 10%
- Longest Run: 1 mile
- Base Elevation: 6,750 ft
- Summit Elevation: 7,250 ft
- Vertical Drop: 600 ft
- Average Annual Snowfall: 400 inches
- Longest Run: Mile Run - 1 mile
- Terrain Parks: 2
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Highlights & Favorite Experiences
CONVEYOR Learning Zone
The conveyors and adjacent green runs are just steps from the lodge, offering the perfect, low-stress environment for first-timers and young skiers to build confidence and get comfortable with lift access.
Uncrowded Freedom
With short lines and spacious runs, there’s room to fall, learn, and get back up without expert skiers speeding past or pressure coming from packed lift queues. It’s an ideal space for practice and progression at your own pace.
Cross Country Connection
Just next door, Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers one of the top-rated Nordic trail systems in North America, with meticulously groomed tracks and forested loops. It’s a unique opportunity to explore both downhill and cross-country skiing in one visit.
Tubing & Snow Play
Just up the road from the ski hill, Tahoe Donner’s Snowplay area is a hit with families, offering tubing, sledding, and hot chocolate breaks. The entrance fee includes sled and tube rentals, making it easy to dive right into the fun.
Wide-Open Bowls
While beginner-friendly, Tahoe Donner still offers exciting terrain. Wide, groomed bowls and gentle intermediate trails provide just enough variety to keep progressing skiers engaged and challenged.
Helpful Tips
- Free Parking & Easy Access: Parking here? It's a breeze. Families can drop off passengers right in front of the lodge, near the ski school and equipment rentals, making it convenient for getting kids and gear ready. ADA parking is in Lot #5.
- Free Shuttle Service: Continuous shuttle buses run 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM from each parking lot to the ski hill. Expect short waits and an easy ride.
- Passholders & Advanced Ticket Purchasers Can Skip the Line: Season passholders can go straight to the lifts, which helps streamline the start to your day. And guests who purchase lift tickets online can pick up them up quickly at one of the convenient drop boxes.
- Kids Rule at Tahoe Donner: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is one of the best places in Truckee-Tahoe for kids to learn and progress on the slopes. Families can take advantage of season-long youth programs that include a season pass and equipment rentals, or opt for half-day and full-day kids’ lessons starting at just 3 years old. All-day programs include lift tickets and lunch, making it easy for parents while ensuring little skiers have everything they need for a fun day on the mountain.