Independent Off-season guide

Tahoe Donner Ski Guide

Tahoe Donner is an Independent ski area in California: 17 trails, 600 ft vertical, 120 acres.

Base 6,750 ft · Summit 7,350 ft

600 ft
Vertical Drop
17 runs
Trails
120 ac
Lift-served acres
400"
Avg Annual Snow
$110
Day Ticket*
5
Lifts

Tahoe Donner at a glance

Tahoe Donner is welcoming to all levels with 40% beginner terrain. There's a terrain park on site.

The mountain averages 400" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $110 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Tahoe Donner is an Independent mountain.

When Tahoe Donner gets crowded

How the model works

Here's how a typical week runs, based on our crowd model.

Midweek Quiet
Friday Moderate
Saturday Moderate
Sunday Moderate
Holiday weeks Moderate

Saturdays stay manageable here, and midweek is properly quiet.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Tahoe Donner before you buy.