Tahoe Donner

Area Profile

You'll discover Tahoe Donner in the upper reaches of Truckee. It is five miles from Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe. You will find one quad chairlift, one double chairlift and one surface lift accessing 14 runs with over 120 skiable acres. Tahoe Donner Ski Area is committed to being "the best place for family fun and learning." Wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming, and a friendly, courteous staff await all. Sledding is open during weekends and holidays periods at the Snowplay Area located at the Trout Creek Recreation Center.

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Lodging Profile

Motels and lodges less than three miles away in Truckee and in North Lake Tahoe.

Services Profile

Ski and snowboard lessons. Retail shop, rental shop, demo skis, restaurant, bar and grill, snack bar, and lounge.

Area Recreation Profile

Snowboarding, cross country, snowshoeing , and sledding.

Snowboarding Profile

Entire area open to snowboarding. Quarter pipe, jumps, tabletops, with lessons and rentals also available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 144

Days Open Last Year: 150

Years Open: 37

Average Snowfall: 400"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 40%

Intermediate Runs: 60%

Advanced Runs: 0%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: 1

Surface Lifts: 2

Elevation

Top: 7350 ft.

Bottom: 6750 ft.

Vertical Drop: 600 ft.

Longest Run: 1.0 miles

Skiable Terrain: 120 acres

Snow Making: N/A