Donner Ski Ranch ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California, Management Description <<< Back to Donner Ski Ranch ski area main page   Donner Ski Ranch ski area Management Says: DONNER SKI RANCH One of California’s First Ski Resorts Since the first rope tow was built in 1937, Donner Ski Ranch has offered a simpler skiing experience. Located on Historic US Route 40 high atop Donner Summit, you will find an atmosphere that is relaxing and carefree. With 6 chairlifts accessing 505 acres there is a variety of terrain for all abilities. Come and enjoy the short lift lines and uncrowded     slopes for skiing and snowboarding. One of California’s Last Family Owned and Operated Ski Resorts For almost 50 years Donner Ski Ranch has been family owned and operated, and many friends and wonderful memories have been made here. We invite you to become part of the “Donner Ski Ranch Family” that has been returning again and again to enjoy the friendly family atmosphere. Hours of operation: Lodge and building services: 8am - 6pm Lifts and mountain services: 9am - 4pm     Hotels Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, Truckee 7 miles away Inn At Truckee, Truckee 8.2 miles away Olympic Village Inn, Olympic Valley 9 miles away Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley 9.2 miles away Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley 9.2 miles away Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley 10.4 miles away Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley 10.6 miles away Larkspur Hotel Truckee Tahoe, Truckee 11.6 miles away Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee, CA, Truckee 12.3 miles away Hyatt Northstar Lodge, Truckee 14.8 miles away Granlibakken Lodge and Conference Center, Tahoe City 14.9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Tahoe City/Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City 15.2 miles away Lake of the Sky Inn, Tahoe City 15.4 miles away The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Truckee 15.5 miles away Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, Truckee 15.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Donner Ski Ranch ski area.   Ski Areas Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area: Sugar Bowl, California , 1 miles away    1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    17% Beginner Boreal, California , 2 miles away    500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs    15% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    30% Beginner Soda Springs, California , 3 miles away    625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    30% Beginner Tahoe Donner, California , 5 miles away    600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs    0% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    60% Beginner Squaw Valley, California , 9 miles away    2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    25% Beginner Alpine Meadows, California , 10 miles away    1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    25% Beginner Northstar at Tahoe, California , 14 miles away    2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    25% Beginner Granlibakken, California , 15 miles away    300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs    0% Expert & Adv.    75% Intermediate    25% Beginner Homewood, California , 17 miles away    1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    15% Beginner Diamond Peak, Nevada , 28 miles away    1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs    36% Expert & Adv.    46% Intermediate    18% Beginner   Whitewater Near Donner Ski Ranch ski area: Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) Fordyce Creek, Nevada County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 15 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 Coyote Moon Golf Course, Truckee , 8 miles away Old Greenwood Golf Course, Truckee , 8 miles away

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