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Overview

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is committed to being "the best place for family fun and learning," with wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming and a friendly, courteous staff. Enjoy the convenience of a high-speed quad, one triple chairlift and three surface lifts to access 17 runs and over 120 skiable acres at this family resort located just five miles from Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe. 

Inside Scoop

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

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

86"
54"
36"
18"
7"
35"
Dec
61"
Jan
59"
Feb
71"
Mar
7"
Apr
Beginners Runs
40%
Intermediate Runs
50%
Advanced Runs
10%
Runs in Total
17
Longest Run
1 mi
Skiable Terrain
120 ac
Snow Making
20 ac

Total Lifts: 5

Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
6750'
Summit
7350'
Vertical Drop
600'

Important Dates

December 09, 20232023/12/09
Projected Opening
April 07, 20242024/04/07
Projected Closing
121
Projected Days Open
150
Days Open Last Year
53
Years Open
350"
Average Snowfall
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