Tahoe Ski Vacations

If you are planning a ski vacation and there are beginners in your group, or you are a beginner yourself, you should definitely consider Tahoe Donner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation. Since 1971, when construction first began at Tahoe Donner, the area has come to be known as a world class cross country ski center, but beginners are still welcome, and this is one of the better places to learn how to ski.

Located near Tahoe and Truckee, Tahoe Donner provides a family atmosphere, and is very affordable. It features a 601 foot vertical drop, and the highest elevation is 7353 feet. There are approximately 120 acres for skiers to enjoy, with over 13 trails for beginners, intermediate skiers, and expert skiers. The resort features four lifts, with two of the list being surface lifts, and two being chair lifts.

Snowboarders are also welcome at Tahoe Donner. The resort has reasonable lift ticket rates, and there are rentals available. Here, you will also find a variety of ski programs and a ski school. After a full day of skiing, be sure to visit the Lodge Restaurant for a wonderful and relaxing dining experience.


Tahoe Ski Articles:-

Sunday Profile: Curtis McLachlan (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)
Local veteran Curtis McLachlan drives down the street in his 1953 truck Wednesday morning in the Red, White and Tahoe Blue parade. ?It?s all about learning to survive,? said Curtis McLachlan as he explained his philosophy about living one day at a time.

Body at wreckage identified as Truckee pilot (Sierra Sun)
Authorities have identified the body of Truckee pilot Clayton Beck in the wreckage of his small plane near Sierraville.

Boating businesses cautiously optimistic about this season despite high gas prices (Tahoe Daily Tribune)
If the Lake Tahoe Basin's summer economy were an algebra equation, it would look something like this: Boating + tourists = success.

Wreckage may be remains of Truckee plane (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
TRUCKEE, Calif. -- The wreckage of an airplane belonging to a missing Truckee pilot was found Sunday in a heavily-forested area of the Sierra about 25 miles north of his hometown, authorities said.

Tahoe freestyle coach Beck killed in plane crash (Ski Racing)
TRUCKEE, Calif. ? Highly-acclaimed freestyle coach Clay Beck, who headed the Alpine Meadows freestyle program for many years and spearheaded the careers of several top Olympic athletes, died July 3 in a light aircraft crash near his home of Truckee.

Well-Known Ski Coach Dies In Truckee Plane Crash (CBS 13 Sacramento)
Authorities have positively identified the body of a Truckee pilot found over the weekend in the wreckage of his small plane.

Skiing community mourns loss of coach (Reno Gazette-Journal)
The American skiing community is mourning the death a Truckee father and coach of Olympic and professional skiers after the wreckage of his experimental aircraft was found Saturday.

Sports briefs (Sierra Sun)
Luna Chix road ride