ITS TIME TO START GETTING EXCITED FOR THE SEASON AHEAD!

  • Season Passes are on sale now!
  • Season-long programs are on sale now, see below.
  • Day passes, rentals and lessons will be available to reserve starting in November.
  • We will be firing up our snowmaking system once temperatures allow, and plan to open on November 29, 2024

Tahoe Donner offers a variety of fun programs led by skilled instructors to help XC skiers of all ages and abilities. To get the most benefit, sign up for multiple months and/or different programs. If a program has sold out, email xc@tahoedonner.com to get on the waitlist.


FALL PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING GROUP

Start preparing for the ski season this fall. Join us for these six fun sessions to tune up your technique and fitness so you’re ready when the snow arrives. Sessions include ski-specific strengthening, interval training and technique instruction.

Level: No experience required. Basic fitness recommended. Ages 13+
Day/Time: Saturdays: 8:30-10AM

  • Oct. 19, 26 + Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 (2024)

Cost: Members $99; Non Members $119*

*This Program has already started. If you would like to join – please email xc@tahoedonner.com to sign up. Please note the full price applies regardless of number of sessions attended.


BEGINNER / IMPROVER PROGRAMS

SUNDAY – DISCOVER XC SKIING
The BEST way to learn about the joys of cross country skiing spread over four Sunday afternoons. Learn how to ski the flats, climb the hills, control speed on the downhills, and tour the trails with our experienced instructors.

Level: Beginner/Improver, Fitness to be active for over an hour required
Day/Time: Sundays: 1-2:30PM

  • January Program: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 (2025)
  • February Program: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 (2025)
  • March Program: Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 (2025)

Cost: Members $224; Non Members $264.

Program includes trail pass and rental gear for the four sessions

MONDAY – LEARN TO SKATE
An ideal 4-week program if you are new to skate skiing or just getting started. Our skilled instructors will help you dial in the fundamentals of correct body positioning and timing of movements to make skating efficient and fun.

Level: Some cross country or downhill skiing experience and the basic fitness to be active on skis for over an hour required
Day/Time: Mondays: 10-11:30AM

  • January Program: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 (2025)
  • February Program: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 (2025)
  • March Program: Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 (2025)

Cost: Members $224; Non Members $264.

Program includes trail pass and rental gear for the four sessions

TUESDAY – SISTERS IN SKATING – BEGINNERS
A group just for women to ski together and discover the fun of skate skiing under the careful guidance of our best female instructors. To make it even easier to get started, the price of this 4-week program includes a trail pass and rentals for the sessions if needed.

Level: Some cross country or downhill skiing experience and the fitness to be active on skis for over an hour required
Day/Time: Tuesdays: 10-11:30AM

  • January Program: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 (2025)
  • February Program: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 (2025)
  • March Program: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 (2025)

Cost: Members $224; Non Members $264.

Program includes trail pass and rental gear for the four sessions


PROGRAMS FOR INTERMEDIATES AND ABOVE

FRIDAY – MASTERS TRAINING GROUP 

For skiers of all ages wishing to ‘step up’ their fitness and technique. Our coaching crew will help you set training goals, improve improve cardiovascular fitness, increase endurance and strength and maximize technique efficiency. Sign up for multiple months for the most benefit. Skating and classic equipment and trail pass/season pass required.

Level: Intermediate through expert: Must be able to comfortably ski blue trails
Day/Time: Fridays: 8:45-10:15AM

  • December Program: Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 (2024)
  • January Program: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 (2025)
  • February Program: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 (2025)
  • March Program: Mar, 7, 14, 21, 28 (2025)

Cost: Members $134; Non Members $149.

Please note – price does not include trail pass or equipment. We recommend you invest in a season pass and season rentals, or you can pay per day.

SATURDAY – NEW  INTERMEDIATE SKATING

This is a new offer for our weekend skate skiers looking to improve their skills. If you are skating the greens and blues and want to be more efficient, this is the class for you.

Level: Intermediate through expert: Must be able to comfortably ski blue trails
Day/Time: Saturdays: 8:45-10:15AM

  • January Program: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 (2025)
  • February Program: Feb 1. 8, 15, 22 (2025)
  • March Program: Mar, 1. 8, 15, 22 (2025)

Cost: Members $134; Non Members $149.

Please note – price does not include trail pass or equipment. We recommend you invest in a season pass and season rentals, or you can pay per day.

WEDNESDAY – SISTERS IN SKATING – INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
A group just for women to ski together and improve skate skiing under the careful guidance of our best female instructors. These 4-week programs are a fun way to improve your skiing and meet new ski friends. Ski skating equipment and trail pass/season pass required.

Level: Intermediate: able to ski green trails or more advanced terrain. Advanced: skiing blue trails and exploring black trails
Day/Time: Wednesdays: 10-11:30AM

  • January Program: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 (2025)
  • February Program: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 (2025)
  • March Program: March 5, 12, 19, 26 (2025)

Cost: Members $134; Non Members $149.

Please note – price does not include trail pass or equipment. We recommend you invest in a season pass and season rentals, or you can pay per day.

STORM DAYS

We are a hardy bunch of coaches, but in the event of a major snow or rain event, we may decide to cancel sessions for the safety of our customers and staff. A decision to cancel will be communicated by email to you the day before the scheduled session. If we have to cancel a program session, we will offer a make-up session.


CANCELLATION POLICY

Find our most current cancellation policies here.