California
Donner Ski Ranch Ski Resort
# 2Small Ski Area in North America
# 2Small Ski Area in United States
# 1Small Ski Area in California
All ReviewsOverview
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.
Transportation
Slopeside lodging at the Summit House with ski in and ski out available. Additional lodging facilities nearby and in Truckee, approximately 10 miles away.
Inside Scoop
Mountain Sports School, rental/retail shop, cocktail lounge, and cafeteria. Telemark lessons available. Free ski/historic tours.
Best Time for Snow
Total Snowfall
139"
87"
58"
29"
0"
0"
Dec
116"
Jan
39"
Feb
27"
Mar
0"
Apr
Terrain Overview
31%
Beginners Runs
38%
Intermediate Runs
21%
Advanced Runs
10%
Expert Runs
52
Runs in Total
1.5 mi
Longest Run
505 ac
Skiable Terrain
60 ac
Snow Making
Total Lifts: 8
1
Triple Chairs
5
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
Elevation
8012'
Summit
750'
Vertical Drop
7031'
Base
Important Dates
December 18, 20212021/12/18
Projected Opening
April 10, 20222022/04/10
Projected Closing
170
Projected Days Open
163
Days Open Last Year
84
Years Open
400"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Donner Ski Ranch
P.O. Box 66
95724 Norden, California
United States
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