The 2025-26 ski season is nearing. Like many Tahoe ski resorts, Tahoe Donner has some changes ready to unveil when it’s lifts start running.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is scheduled to open the season Friday, Dec. 19 (conditions permitting). The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is set to begin its season Friday, Nov. 28 – celebrating its 40th anniversary season.
Located in Truckee, about 10 minutes from Interstate 80, Tahoe Donner is a beginner-friendly resort downhill resort. The mountain is small, but so are the crowds. The base elevation is 6,200 feet and the summit resides at 8,000 feet.
One of the major changes this season at Tahoe Donner will be the new lodge, featuring a host of amenities in the sleek modern building. Guests can enjoy enhancements like level access to the lifts, a new sun deck, perfect for après ski, plus a spacious indoor bar and dining area with panoramic views of the mountain.
Also new this season are Pick-Up Box kiosks to print pre-purchased tickets quickly and conveniently, and a dedicated kids’ ski school and lesson hub with its own dining hall, bathrooms, cubbies, lunch service and more.
For the past four decades, the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center has grown from its rustic roots into an award-winning, world-class Nordic facility renowned for snowmaking, grooming technology and its rich heritage.
Lesson Package Anniversary Specials: On the first Monday of every month – December through April – there will be $40 Adult Learn to Ski packages for ages 13-above that include a trail pass, rental equipment and a 90-minute lesson or tour with an instructor and other beginner skiers.
Visit tahoedonner.com/xc to learn more.
Family Fun: Families can begin enjoying time together Dec. 19, with family-friendly fun on the snow.
If golf is your thing, keep the swing sharp this winter by taking advantage of Tahoe Donner Golf Course’s indoor simulator.
Using a state-of-the-art FlightScope launch monitor, members and guests can book practice sessions in small groups of up to three. Also available are lessons with a PGA-affiliated instructor from Dec. 1 through April 19 – Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
To learn more regarding the golf offerings, visit tahoedonner.com/golf-simulator.
Thanksgiving Dinner: Enjoy a three-course dinner at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub – Thursday, Nov. 27, from 2-6 pm. Avoid the stress of cooking at home by enjoying a relaxing and restful Thanksgiving with an intimate dinner hosted by The Lodge.
