Donner Ski Ranch Overview

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Donner Ski Ranch

Donner Ski Ranch was first utilized for skiing in 1937 and is located high atop historic Donner Summit. The area's first rope tow was located at the base of the current lodge. Today, Donner has 400 skiable acres, 5 double and 1 triple chairlifts.

Elevation

Summit

7781ft
Vertical Drop

750ft
Base

7031ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

25%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

460 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 5
Surface Lifts: 0

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 66

95724 Norden

California

United States

Phone: (530) 426-3635

info@donnerskiranch.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/18/2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/15/2012

Projected Days Open: 200

Days Open Last Year: 183

Years Open: 76

Average Snowfall: 396"

Donner Ski Ranch Reviews

by JL24 27th March 2013
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 1
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
I will never go back to Donner again!

Pros: a little cheaper than others
Cons: Worst Instructor and staff and snow condition
by baddmaddy 22nd February 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Great bang for the buck

Pros: $25 Lift Tickets Tue - Thur
Cons: Lifts not opening on time
by smills 30th December 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
Paradise found

Pros: Short lines, friendly staff, family friendly, beautiful drive, CHEAP
Cons: Small, low tech, lift ticket line purch line gets long
by skigr8t 2nd February 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
Donner Ski Ranch Review

Pros: fantastic
Cons: Volunteers sometimes are rude, not professionally well trained