Donner Ski Ranch

California

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Wind was whipping up the snow at the top of lifts, chilly on the lifts at the top this morning.....   but almost empty, fully groomed slopes, in the sunshine, more than made up for it! 

Phil P

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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.

Slopeside lodging at the Summit House with ski in and ski out available.  Additional lodging facilities nearby and in Truckee, approximately 10 miles away.

Mountain Sports School, rental/retail shop, cocktail lounge, and cafeteria.  Telemark lessons available.  Free ski/historic tours.

Donner Ski Ranch Ski Resort

CALIFORNIA / DONNER SKI RANCH

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