Donner Ski Ranch ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Donner Ski Ranch ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

This ski hill has a much lower than average proportion of demanding runs and a much higher than average part of blue and green ski runs. The 750 foot height difference is naturally not that much to brag about, but all the other tremendous qualities of Donner Ski Ranch make up for it. This is a more inviting than average ski mountain having a smaller than average altitude difference compared to other west coast ski hills. This ski resort has a good selection of ski runs and enough ski lifts to serve them all. Since

    you're on this web page you are in all probability into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this area has many ski hills. With the terrain being 505 acres you won't run out of skiable land. Donner Ski Ranch gets covered by more than average snow every winter.
On this hill you'll locate 52 different runs; it's a tremendous range. All 7 different ski lifts at this ski area are enjoyable to hitch a ride with. The wintertime surroundings of the California mountaintops and the incredibly tremendous ski trails are in themselves reason enough to come here to ski. The striking 33 feet of seasonal snowfall is one of the reasons this is such a glorious ski hill. This is a popular ski area for skiers from Truckee-Grass Valley. The hills of California covered in snow are something you can’t

pass up if by chance you're interested in snowboarding and skiing. This is a family friendly ski resort with loads of green and blue slopes for learners. Pleasant exercise and spending some quality time in the fresh air will make you feel delightful. The skiing and the snowboarding in California is lots of fun every day of the season. There are lots of hotel rooms here if you want to stay for a few days, but if you don’t have reservations, you may perhaps end up sleeping in your vehicle. Donner Ski Ranch has a great set of slopes; it won’t leave anyone bored. The snow covered hills of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a view worth seeing. The hills of the Northern Sierra Nevada in wintertime are a great site for snowboarding and skiing.

Donner Ski Ranch ski area management's own description

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The Inn at Truckee, Truckee
8 miles away
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Current weather conditions
at Donner Ski Ranch ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 750 feet
Top Elevation: 7781 feet
Base Elevation: 7031 feet

Total Runs: 52
- 25% Expert and Advanced
- 50% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Total Lifts: 7
- 6 Chair Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 505 acres
Annual snowfall: 33 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.318714
Longitude: -120.329981

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Ski Areas Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area:

Sugar Bowl, California , 1 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   85 runs - 13 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   17% Beginner

Boreal, California , 2 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   41 runs - 10 lifts
   15% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Soda Springs, California , 3 miles away
   625 vertical feet
   16 runs - 5 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Tahoe Donner, California , 5 miles away
   600 vertical feet
   14 runs - 4 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   60% Beginner

Squaw Valley, California , 9 miles away
   2850 vertical feet
   177 runs - 33 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Alpine Meadows, California , 10 miles away
   1802 vertical feet
   100 runs - 14 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Northstar at Tahoe, California , 14 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   70 runs - 17 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Granlibakken, California , 15 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   1 runs - 2 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   75% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Homewood, California , 17 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   56 runs - 8 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Diamond Peak, Nevada , 28 miles away
   1840 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   36% Expert & Adv.
   46% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Whitewater Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area:

Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove)

Fordyce Creek, Nevada County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding)

Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir)

Trails Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area:

Warren Lake Trail, Nevada County , 4 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference

Painted Rock Trail, Placer County , 5 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference

Lola Montez Trail, Nevada County , 5 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 458 feet elevation difference

Golf Courses Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area:

Tahoe Donner Golf Course, Truckee , 6 miles away