Donner Summit, California

Donner Ski Ranch

Mileages to
Donner Ski Ranch

  • Truckee - 16 miles
  • Colfax - 44 miles
  • Reno - 48 miles
  • Sacramento - 92 miles
  • Modesto - 164 miles
  • San Francisco - 178 miles
  • San Jose - 210 miles





Donner Ski Ranch

Donner Ski Ranch is located along Highway 40, close to the top of Donner Pass. Take the Soda Springs exit off Interstate 80 and follow the road 3.5 miles to Donner Ski Ranch.

Donner Ski Ranch operates 6 chairlifts and 2 moving carpets to carry skiers up to more than 500 acres of mountain terrain. The resort offers slopes of varying difficulty, suitable for all ability levels.

Donner Ski Ranch has 52 runs with the longest stretching 1½ miles. The base elevation is 7,031 feet while the summit stands at 7,781 feet. Lifts and runs cover both the front and back side of the mountain.


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Ski and Snowboard Lift Operation Hours

Lift Operation Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Donner Ski Ranch

Donner Ski Ranch Tubing Hill

Donner Ski Ranch's Tubing Hill has a moving carpet to carry sliders to the top of the hill. Tubes are provided. Find much more at Sierra Snow Play: Donner Ski Ranch.
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, sessions start at the time of your ticket purchase.
2-hour session prices:
Friday through Monday - $39
Tuesday through Thursday - $34
Location: Take Soda Springs exit off Interstate 80, follow Donner Ski Ranch near Donner Pass.

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Donner Ski Ranch Lift Tickets

2024-25 Prices

Donner Ski Ranch Tickets

Old School Days (reduced prices): Every Tuesday - Thursday, starting January 7, 2025
(Excludes Feb. 18, 19 & 20, 2025)

Donner Ski Ranch Ski and Snowboard Rentals
2024-25 Season


Donner Ski Ranch Equipment Rentals

Donner Ski Ranch Ski and Snowboard Lessons


Donner Ski Ranch Ski School

Donner Ski Ranch Facilities

  • Lodge with cafeteria, ski rentals
  • Old 40 Bar & Grill
  • 92 room hotel/condo
  • Sierra Club's old Signal Hill warming hut, base of chair #3


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