Tahoe Donner ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Tahoe Donner ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

This ski hill boasts higher than average snow every season. Tahoe Donner has a fairly small selection of slopes and a small number of ski lifts. This ski area has a much lower than average percentage of red and black trails and a much higher than average share of intermediate or beginner slopes. The 600 foot elevation difference is naturally not that much to brag about, but Tahoe Donner makes up for it in other ways. The wonderful snow here turns very deep, 31 feet every winter, and that is plenty for very good coverage.

    This is a small ski resort featuring a cozier than average altitude difference compared to other west coast ski hills. This ski hill has 120 acres of skiing territory, and it's all in delightful shape. Getting your skiing muscles activated and an opportunity to
spend some time in the wilderness will make you feel splendid. This ski area has 4 lifts, and they are exciting to catch a ride with. Some folks prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, this vicinity has a lot of ski areas. The Northern Sierra Nevada and its mountaintops give this ski mountain an exceptionally perfect vista. All the 14 ski trails here are exciting to ski on. The mountaintops of the Northern Sierra Nevada in wintertime are a perfect skiing and snowboarding destination. The wintertime months in

California is so stunning for skiing and snowboarding. Tahoe Donner is a tremendous ski resort for the whole family with loads of blue and green ski trails for learners. You'll bump into a lot of skiers from Gardnerville Ranchos here. There are scores of places to stay here if you want to stay for a few days, and if you make reservations prior to departure, you're all set. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of the country is a nice thing to do every day of the snow season.

Tahoe Donner ski area management's own description

Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, Truckee
3 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Truckee Hotel is an conveniently located in Truckee, California a recreational paradise, surrounded by lakes and beautiful mountains. We are within minutes to various ski re...

The Inn at Truckee, Truckee
4 miles away
AAA rated motel centrally located to all Truckee and North Tahoe's outdoor recreational activities. Just minutes to area ski resorts, lakes, hiking trails and mountian biking. Dining and shopping with...

Current weather conditions
at Tahoe Donner ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 600 feet
Top Elevation: 7350 feet
Base Elevation: 6750 feet

Total Runs: 14
- 0% Expert and Advanced
- 40% Intermediate Runs
- 60% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1 mile

Total Lifts: 4
- 2 Chair Lifts
- 2 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 120 acres
Annual snowfall: 31 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.353443
Longitude: -120.259811

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These outdoors activities are available near Tahoe Donner ski area.

Ski Areas Near Tahoe Donner ski area:

Donner Ski Ranch, California , 5 miles away
   750 vertical feet
   52 runs - 7 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Sugar Bowl, California , 6 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   85 runs - 13 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   17% Beginner

Boreal, California , 6 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   41 runs - 10 lifts
   15% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Soda Springs, California , 8 miles away
   625 vertical feet
   16 runs - 5 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   30% 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 , 10 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   70 runs - 17 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Granlibakken, California , 13 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   1 runs - 2 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   75% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Homewood, California , 16 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   56 runs - 8 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Diamond Peak, Nevada , 24 miles away
   1840 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   36% Expert & Adv.
   46% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Whitewater Near Tahoe Donner ski area:

Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Stampede Meadows Road to Floriston)

Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove)

Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County , 18 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi)

Trails Near Tahoe Donner ski area:

Warren Lake Trail, Nevada County , 6 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference

Painted Rock Trail, Placer County , 7 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference

Granite Chief Trail, Placer County , 8 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference

Golf Courses Near Tahoe Donner ski area:

Tahoe Donner Golf Course, Truckee , 1 miles away

Old Greenwood Golf Course, Truckee , 3 miles away

Ponderosa Golf Course, Truckee , 7 miles away