The 42nd annual Great Ski Race takes place March 3 in North Lake Tahoe. Between 500 and 900 cross-country skiers will skate, stride and snowshoe across 30 kilometers (18.43 miles) of groomed mountain snow trails from Tahoe City to Truckee in one of the longest, most eccentric cross-country ski races in the West. The race course traces an historic stagecoach postal […]
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Tahoe Donner participating in National Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is participating in the National Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, which takes place in January. Located at 11509 Northwoods Blvd. in Truckee, family-friendly Tahoe Donner will offer its Learn to Ski or Snowboard packages for $49 on January 14-17 and January 21-24. Tahoe Donner will also participate in the National Learn […]
What’s new at Tahoe Donner ski resort?
The 2018-19 ski season will look a little different at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort and Cross Country Ski Center. As the summer comes to a close, Tahoe Donner is preparing for the upcoming winter season and anticipates being ready to open as soon as snow conditions allow. The ski resort has a scheduled opening […]
Tahoe Donner open for cross country skiing
The snow arrived just in time for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area, which opened for the 2016-17 season Saturday (Nov. 26), to accommodate some anxious Thanksgiving Day skiers. The date is a familiar one for Tahoe Donner, which also opened last year on Nov. 26. Royal Gorge cross country area, near Sugar Bowl, opened one […]
What’s new this season at Tahoe Donner ski resort?
Like most ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, Tahoe Donner is preparing for winter. With all the buzz from the recent snowfall, the resort along Donner Lake is announcing new developments and offerings for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. A few Tahoe Donner highlights include: Cross Country Ski Area: The recent acquisition of Crabtree Canyon […]
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area ranked third in USA Today poll
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area was ranked third among the best cross country ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada. The Lake Tahoe resort was awarded the distinction by voting and a panel of experts in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice contest. Tahoe Donner Cross Country finished third behind the Trapp Family Lodge in […]
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area hosting Winter Festival
This will be a first for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area – a Winter Festival. Tahoe Donner will host its inaugural Winter Festival on Jan. 24 at its new Alder Creek Adventure Center. Cross country skiers and the pubic in general are invited as the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area team introduces participants […]
Many Lake Tahoe cross-country ski areas open
Early snow has been a welcome sight for many Lake Tahoe cross-country ski areas. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts have several options to get out on the trails. Below is a quick look at North Shore-Truckee areas that have terrain open. ROYAL GORGE: North America’s largest cross-country ski resort, opened for the season Wednesday, offering 19 trails […]
Season pass deals at Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country
Season passes for both Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country ski areas are now available for the 2015-2016 season at discounted rates. The adult passes start at $304 for the public and $229 for Tahoe Donner members. As always, those under the age of 6 or over 70 may enjoy either ski resort for free. Additionally, […]
Cross Country skiing training offered in Lake Tahoe
The Board of Directors of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association announced recently that it will be offering a Fall/Winter Comp/Devo Nordic training program starting this September. Following a very successful 2014/15 ski season, the The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA) is offering a fun year-round age appropriate program for athletes at both […]