ActivitiesSkiing & RidingDonner Ski Ranch
Donner Ski Ranch
North Shore, skiing & riding
In short: Donner Ski Ranch is a resort for skiing & riding in the Lake Tahoe area, on the North Shore. Known for: 505 acres; 8 lifts; 52 trails.
Where it is
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Details
- 505 acres
- 8 lifts
- 52 trails
- Locals' favorite
- No crowds
- Affordable
- Classic Tahoe atmosphere
- Est. 1937
Conditions today
- Right now
- 72°F, Sunny
- Today
- High 72°, low 48°
- Wind
- 8 mph
- Snow base
- No snow reported
- Resorts open
- 0
- TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
- ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
- FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°
Know before you go
- Roads
- I-80 and Highway 50 close or require chains during storms. Carry chains even with four-wheel drive and check road conditions before you leave.
- Passes
- Palisades Tahoe is on the Ikon Pass. Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood are on the Epic Pass. Several smaller resorts sell their own day tickets for much less.
- Tickets
- Day tickets are cheapest bought online in advance. Weekend and holiday prices at the big resorts are the highest of the season.
- Crowds
- Parking at the large resorts fills early on powder days and holidays. Midweek is quieter everywhere.
More skiing & riding within 5 miles
- Boreal Mountain Resort1.5 mi
- Sugar Bowl Resort1.7 mi
- Soda Springs2.2 mi
Nearest campgrounds
- Tahoe State Recreation Area14.0 mi, 23 sites
- Lake Forest Campground14.2 mi, 20 sites
- Kaspian Campground16.9 mi, 10 sites