Resorts Donner-Ski-Ranch
Area Profile
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.
Lodging Profile
Slopeside lodging at the Summit House with ski in and ski out available. Additional lodging facilities nearby and in Truckee, approximately 10 miles away.
Services Profile
Mountain Sports School, rental/retail shop, cocktail lounge, and cafeteria. Telemark lessons available. Free ski/historic tours.
Area Recreation Profile
Cross country skiing, ice skating, additional resturants, movies, and more in nearby Truckee.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding allowed on all trails. Rentals and lessons available at the lodge.
Cross Country Profile
Not available.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 7781 FT Bottom: 7031 FT Vertical Drop: 750 FT Skiable Terrain: 435 acres Number of Runs: 45 Snow Making: 60 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 4 Capacity: 7600 |
Beginner Runs: 25% Intermediate Runs: 50% Advanced Runs: 25% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 396 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 183 Year Open: 1937 |
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Contact Information
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