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27 Jul 2012

Donner Ski Ranch Ski Resort Guide

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Donner Ski Ranch Ski Resort Guide

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 Ski Ranch has 400 skiable acres, 5 double and 1 triple chairlifts. Slope side lodging at the Summit House with 'ski in/ski out' is available. Additional lodging facilities are nearby and in Truckee, approximately 10 miles away from Donner Ski Ranch.

Resorts close to Donner Ski Ranch include: Boreal Mountain (2 km), Sugar Bowl (2 km), Soda Springs (5 km), Tahoe Donner (6 km), Royal Gorge (7 km),

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Trails (Pistes): 52 Halfpipes: -
Summit: 2362 m Toplift: m
Beg: 25% Int: 50% Adv: 25% Terrain Parks: -
Vertical Drop: 219 m X-Country: -
Lifts: 6 chair lifts Snowmaking: 20%
Gondolas / Cable Cars: - Slopeside accommodation: -
Restaurants: - Acres of ski: 435
Bars: - Nearest Airport: Reno
Nearest Train: - Tourist Info Phone:: (530) 426-3635,
Donner Ski Ranch Tourist Office Website

Visitor Reviews of Donner Ski Ranch


alys from United States writes:

Donner Ski Ranch is a great place to take your family. Granted, there aren't very many slopes, but the variety and quality is just fine. It's all you really need. And with the economy like it is, Donner Ski Ranch is the perfect getaway.

2009-10-14

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Closest to Donner Ski Ranch

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Truckee, United States 13 km
Dollar Point, United States 25 km
Tahoe Vista, United States 26 km
Kings Beach, United States 28 km
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Fort Point, United States 252 km
Deadman's, United States 254 km
Fort Cronkhite (Rodeo Beach), United States 254 km
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Mountain Peaks
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Donner Peak, United States 2 km
Castle Peak (California), United States 5 km
Mount Lola, United States 13 km
Granite Chief, United States 14 km
Lost Corner Mountain, United States 36 km