Donner Ski Ranch

Truckee, California

Donner Ski Ranch is a ski resort in Truckee, California, US. It has 5 km of pistes, 2 lifts, elevation up to 2067 m. Slopes break down into 2 km beginner, 0 km intermediate, 2 km advanced.

A captivating night view of Donner Pass and Lake under a starry sky.

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A breathtaking view of a bridge over snowy mountains and fog during a serene winter sunrise.

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Slopes

4.8 km

Lifts

2

Elevation

2065–2279 m

214 m vertical

Country

US

Slopes by difficulty

easy 2.4 km

advanced 1.9 km

intermediate 470 m

Lifts by type

chair lift · 2

39.32000, -120.38000

Sources: wikidata

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport 21 km · ~0h 30m
RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport 56 km · ~1h 23m
SMF Sacramento International Airport 126 km · ~3h 5m

Nearest cities

Truckee (16,299) 17 km
Reno (264,165) 54 km
South Lake Tahoe (21,706) 55 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Donner Ski Ranch have?

Donner Ski Ranch has 2 ski lifts — 2 chair lift.

How many kilometres of slopes at Donner Ski Ranch?

Donner Ski Ranch has 4.8 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Donner Ski Ranch?

The highest lift-served point at Donner Ski Ranch is around 2067 m.

Where is Donner Ski Ranch located?

Donner Ski Ranch is located in Truckee, California, US.

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