Tahoe Donner
| Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | Truckee, California |
| Vertical | 600 ft (180 m) |
| Top elevation | 7,350 ft (2,240 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,750 ft (2,060 m) |
| Skiable area | 120 acres (49 ha) |
| Runs | 15: 40% Beginner, 60% Intermediate |
| Longest run | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Lift system | 5: 1 Quad, 1 Double, 3 Surface |
| Terrain parks | 3 |
| Snowfall | 400 inches (1,000 cm) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Website | tahoedonner.com |
Tahoe Donner is a ski resort & home owners association which offers many different amenities and unique architecturally designed real estate. Tahoe Donner is located in California, five miles from Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada. The ski area usually opens 24–36 hours after receiving 2–3 feet of snow.[1] Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is owned and operated by the Tahoe Donner Association, one of America’s largest homeowner’s associations, with nearly 5,800 properties and 25,000 members enjoying over 7,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Tahoe Donner offers many different amenities. Tahoe Donner attracts visitors from all around the world.
Tahoe Donner Amenities (some are private or public) include: Private Beach Club & Marina (Donner Lake), Ski Resort, Alder Creek Adventure Center (a newly built Cross Country Ski Center), Golf Course, Golf Driving Range, Golf Shop, Equestrian Center (located at Alder Creek Adventure Center), stables & riding trails, Euer Valley (trails etc.), Trout Creek Swimming Pool (Olympic size pool, hot tub, showers, retail shop, seasonal pool side food service & beverage, snack bar, fitness center, massage etc.), The Lodge (fine & casual dining, deck dining, bar, banquet, meeting & wedding facilities, downstairs grill), Club House (Pizza on the Hill restaurant & bar, pool side food & beverage, small swimming Pool, Tennis, admin. offices etc.), Bikeworks (summer bike rentals & guided rides on its extensive trail system), Hiking Trails, Campground & Barbeque areas. Visit the Tahoe Donner website for an amenity map; including amenities details and hours. Trail Maps of the ski resort, cross country ski area and walking trail systems etc. are all available on the website. A calendar of concerts and activities is available on the Tahoe Donner website. The Food, Beverage and Wine menu's are also available on the website. The website also lists a calendar of board meetings etc.
In the winter, Tahoe Donner offers Alpine and Cross Country skiing, snow play etc. See the Tahoe Donner downhill website for a ski trail map and information on the new cross country center that was just built (Alder Creek Adventure Center), which offers food service etc. The cost to ski at Tahoe Donner is reasonable. During the summer, there are many different activities to enjoy. Golf, swimming, tennis, and hiking are only but a few of the many activities to enjoy. Tahoe Donner restaurants offer both fine and casual dinning. The Lodge restaurant food is award winning.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area includes two chairlifts, three surface lifts, and more than a dozen trails.[2] It is located in the western part of the town of Truckee. The Ski Area offers seasonal food services and a sun deck. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Skiers will now enjoy Alder Creek Adventure Center which is located at the Cross Country area mountain base. Alder Creek Adventure Center offers food service. The facility will also be open in the summer time.
Tahoe Donner is located within a 5–15 minutes drive of downtown Truckee, CA. There are open-air cafés and restaurants in downtown Truckee. The Truckee region is quickly moving in the direction of becoming an international luxurious shopping & lodging experience for travelers worldwide. The Truckee region offers dining, lodging & recreational experiences. Tahoe Donner is accessible by highway 80. For those commuting via small plane or jet plane, the Truckee Tahoe Airport is located close by. The Reno International Airport offers another option although it is located further away, in Reno, NV.
Tahoe Donner offers architecturally unique real estate in a mountainous area.
References
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20060505/NEWS/105050015
External links
Coordinates: 39°21′17″N 120°15′31″W / 39.35472°N 120.25861°W