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COVID-19 Safety

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL SKI RESORT WILL OPEN FOR THE WINTER SEASON ON DECEMBER 11, CONDITIONS PERMITTING.

WINTER SEASON

  • 2020/21 ski season is anticipated to begin December 11, 2020, conditions permitting.
  • Masks covering your nose and mouth will be required at all times indoors, in lift lines and anywhere where social distancing cannot be maintained.

SEASON PASSHOLDERS

  • Season passholders will be able to use their passes any day throughout the season.
  • No reservations will be required for season passholders.

DAY TICKETS

  • Guests are required to pre-purchase tickets and access to all services online. Tickets go on sale November 30.
  • Capacity will be limited on the mountain to ensure social distancing.
  • On busy days, such as weekends and around holidays, we anticipate selling out; be sure to purchase your tickets online in advance.

SKI SCHOOL LESSONS

  • The ski school is excited to offer one- to three-hour private lessons, which allows our certified and professional instructors to provide the best possible experience for you and your family during these unique times.
  • Lessons can be pre-purchased online beginning November 30.
  • Due to COVID-19, Tahoe Donner will not be offering group lessons and youth learn-to-ski programs in the 2020/21 season.

RENTAL SHOP

  • Rental orders will be pre-purchased online with queuing through the building to allow for social distancing.
  • Special attention has been put into designing a flow to keep guests and staff safe.

FOOD + BEVERAGE SERVICES

  • Food and beverages will be purchased online and picked up at the Downhill Grill.
  • On-mountain picnic locations will be added this year on a first-come, first-served basis as weather allows.
  • Indoor seating will not be available, but seating is available at the Downhill Ski Resort deck; the ski industry is encouraging guests to think of their cars as a lodge this year due to indoor restrictions.
  • Pre-ordered box lunches are available when you purchase your lift tickets online.

BUILDING ACCESS + MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS

  • There will be minimal access to the lodge, so be prepared to use an outdoor restroom.
  • You will not be able to use indoor facilities to change; this means putting your boots and gear on at your vehicle.
  • Shuttle buses will be available to get you from your car to the chairlift area, but the short walk is a great warmup!
  • Social distancing will be enforced on shuttle buses at all times. Masks will be required.
  • Additional maze lines and chairlift rules will be implemented for social distancing.
  • When using a chairlift, you may only ride with people who live in your household.