Donner Ski Ranch Ski Resort
Overview
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.
Inside Scoop
Mountain Sports School, rental/retail shop, cocktail lounge, and cafeteria. Telemark lessons available. Free ski/historic tours.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
44"
28"
19"
9"
1"
28"
Dec
24"
Jan
32"
Feb
36"
Mar
1"
Apr
Terrain Overview
Beginners Runs
31%
Intermediate Runs
38%
Advanced Runs
21%
Expert Runs
10%
Runs in Total
52
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
505 ac
Snow Making
60 ac
Total Lifts: 8
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
5
Surface Lifts
2
Elevation
Base
7031'
Summit
8012'
Vertical Drop
750'
Important Dates
December 21, 20242024/12/21
Projected Opening
May 04, 20252025/05/04
Projected Closing
170
Projected Days Open
163
Days Open Last Year
87
Years Open
400"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Donner Ski Ranch
P.O. Box 66
95724 Norden, California
United States
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