Donner Ski Ranch Ski Resort

Donner Ski Ranch

Projected Opening
Dec 11
Projected Closing
Mar 28
Lifts
8
Trails
52
Skiable Terrain
505 ac
Base
7,031'
Summit
8,012'
Vertical Drop
750'
Average Snowfall
112"
Snowfall
112"
Annual Snowfall
  • Dec26"
  • Jan22"
  • Feb32"
  • Mar34"
  • Apr1"
  • May

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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.
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Important Dates

  • Projected opening date
    Dec 11, 2026
  • Projected closing date
    Mar 28, 2027
  • Projected Days Open
    170
  • Days Open Last Year
    163
  • Years Open
    89
  • Average Snowfall
    112"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
31%
Intermediate Runs
38%
Advanced Runs
21%
Expert Runs
10%
Runs in Total
52
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
505 ac
Snow Making
60 ac

Lifts

8
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
5
Surface Lifts
2

Inside Scoop

Mountain Sports School, rental/retail shop, cocktail lounge, and cafeteria. Telemark lessons available. Free ski/historic tours.
DSR is close and easy to get to, the rates are low, and it doesn't get crowded. The best part is that I can wake up late, assess the weather and snow cover, then decide to run up from the valley and be on the slopes by 9am. An inexp3nsive season pass makes it worthwhile as you can get in a bunch of…
Haffassa Tempts
Nov 16, 2016