It’s all systems go at Tahoe Donner, which opened its Downhill Ski Area today (Dec. 9) for the 2016-2017 season.
Tahoe Donner’s three additional winter venues –Cross Country Ski Area, Snowplay, and Winter Golf Academy at Tahoe Donner Golf Course – had previously opened.
Homewood Mountain ski resort in North Lake Tahoe also opened today.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area has a tradition of catering to beginner skiers and snowboarders, families and small children. Tahoe Donner offers a unique family experience and is known for its successful learn to ski program – one of the only resort in the area that starts teaching kids as young as age 3.
“Friday can’t come soon enough,” said Robert McClendon, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area manager. “We’ve received a good amount of natural snow these last few weeks, but with the cold temperatures, we’ve also fired up our new snowmaking system to create an even better experience on opening day.”
Tahoe Donner says it is the first resort in the United States to use the Silent Polecat snowmaking system, known for its technology, energy-efficient design and dampened sound levels.
For initial operations, the Snowbird Chair, the Caterpillar Conveyor and the Learning Center Conveyor will be open. More terrain will be added as soon as possible. Operating status is conditions permitting; preview the conditions report online for the daily update or call ahead for the latest report.
In appreciation to loyal skiers who visit year after year, guests will be treated to Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Dec. 17. Lift tickets are $5 for skiers and snowboarders.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area opened for the season on Nov. 26. In addition to offering cross country skiing and snowshoeing over its vast 100 kilometers of terrain, the ski area has new trails to explore this season and extended snowshoe and fat bike trails. These new and expanded trails are a direct result of purchasing and preserving 640-acre Crabtree Canyon, allowing visitors to experience even more scenery this season.
For more information on downhill skiing, visit www.tahoedonner.com/downhill or call 530-587-9444.
Lake Tahoe Opening Dates
- Mt. Rose: open Nov. 18
- Boreal Mountain: open Nov. 18
- Northstar: open Nov. 23
- Heavenly: open Nov. 23
- Squaw Valley: open Nov. 23
- Alpine Meadows: open Nov. 23
- Soda Springs: open Nov. 23
- Sugar Bowl: open Nov. 25
- Kirkwood: open Nov. 25
- Sierra-at-Tahoe: open Nov. 26
- Homewood: open Dec. 9
- Tahoe Donner: open Dec. 9
- Diamond Peak: Dec. 15
- Donner Ski Ranch: Dec. 16
