Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
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Tahoe Donner Overview
Tahoe Donner is a family-friendly ski destination located in Truckee, California. It's known for its accessible terrain that caters to beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as a range of snow activities such as cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
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Tahoe Donner Lift Tickets
Tahoe Donner provides a variety of lift ticket options. Please find below a summary of the differences between the available lift ticket types:
Tahoe Donner offers day lift tickets during the ski season. More information will be available closer to the opening date.
Tahoe Donner offers Group Tickets for organized groups with a minimum of 20 or more paying participants aged 7 and up.
Tahoe Donner provides two types of season passes. Please refer to the pass details below.
- Downhill Ski Season Pass: This pass offers unlimited access to Tahoe Donner with no blackout dates. It also includes additional benefits such as 2 transferable full-day buddy passes, 2 free ski days at Homewood Mountain Resort, and 3 free ski days at Diamond Peak Ski Resort (excluding Holiday Peak Period Dates).
- Combo Cross Country/Downhill Ski Season Pass: This pass includes downhill ski pass perks and early bird skiing at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (TDXC). You will also receive 2 free ski days at Tahoe XC (excluding Holiday Peak Period Dates).
Tahoe Donner Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Tahoe Donner Ski School provides lessons for all skill levels, including children as young as 3 years old. The lessons are available in group and private formats, catering to individual preferences. Additionally, Tahoe Donner offers a special program tailored for ages 3-13, ensuring a fun and engaging learning experience. They also have a program specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and above. To secure your preferred lesson time, we recommend booking weeks in advance for peak dates and at least 72 hours in advance for other dates.
Nearest Town to Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Ski Resort is located just 6.6 miles drive from the town center of Truckee, California. Skiers often stay in Truckee as it offers accommodations from luxury resorts to cozy cabins as well as its proximity to multiple other ski resorts. Other Lake Tahoe ski resorts near Truckee include Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows), and Sugar Bowl Resort, all within a 30 miles drive.
Restaurants
Tahoe Donner Ski Resort has a few dining options near the mountain.
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
Located around 2 miles from the mountain base, this bistro offers a variety of dishes and a selection of wines and beers in a cozy, rustic setting.
Opening hours (subject to change): 7 am-4 pm (Mon-Sun), Dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm (Wed-Sun)
Alder Creek Café
Located in Alder Creek Adventure Center, this casual cafe provides healthy food options with seasonal and organic ingredients.
Opening hours (subject to change): Lunch 11:30 am-3 pm (Sun-Fri), Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm (Sat), Dinner 5 pm-8 pm (Thu-Sun)
Pizza on the Hill
Located within a 10-minute drive from the resort, this family-friendly restaurant serves pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Opening hours (subject to change): 4 pm-8 pm (Fri-Tue)
Tahoe Donner Contact Information
Address: 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161, United States
Phone number: (530) 587-9400
Email: info@tahoedonner.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are no ski vacation packages to Tahoe Donner as it is a small local resort. That said, there are ski vacation packages to the popular ski resorts in Lake Tahoe and California.
In general, mid-January to mid-March are the best months to visit Tahoe Donner as it is when there is the most snow and fewer crowds excluding the holiday dates.
Tahoe Donner opens around mid-December to early April. See the historical opening dates at Tahoe Donner Opening Dates.
A standard ski/snowboard package cost ranges from $58-62 per day for an adult and $43-47 for children and seniors. If you are a Tahoe Donner member, you can access cheaper pricing. Helmets are an additional $15 per day but if you purchase the package including helmets, it is cheaper.
Please note the pricing is subject to change. For the most updated information, visit Tahoe Donner Rentals.