Youth

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL SKI RESORT IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. SEE YOU NEXT WINTER!

2026/27 SKI SEASON PASSES ARE ON SALE NOW AT THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR!

Kids in lessons and youth programs can get excited about an all-new dedicated learning space, which includes restrooms, a food service area and cozy dining tables! 

TD TYKES SKI

TD Tykes is a weekly ski school program designed for children to begin their skiing experience. We’ll provide separate groups for children with stronger skiing skills as well. Participants meet weekly for two and a half hours of instruction on the hill with breaks as needed. All children must be willing to be outside for an extended period of time, participate in skiing and be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups are allowed. Guardians are required to stay on the ski hill during the program.

TD TYKES KINDER SKI + SNOWBOARD

TD Tykes Ski and Snowboard is designed for kindergarten-aged children who want to improve their skiing/riding skills. This program meets on the hill at 2PM for a two-hour session. All children must be willing to participate in skiing or riding and be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups allowed. Guardians are required to stay at the ski hill during the program.

SATURDAY AM/PM SPEEDSTERS SKI

The Speedsters program is designed to take children to the next level who can already ski on their own. All children must be willing to be outside for an extended period of time, participate in skiing and be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups allowed.

SUNDAY SPEEDSTERS SKI + SNOWBOARD

Sunday Speedsters is designed to take children who can already ski or ride independently to the next level. Be ready and on the hill at 10:30AM. All children must be willing to participate in skiing and potty-trained; diapers or pull-ups are not allowed.

RECREATIONAL SKI + SNOWBOARD TEAMS

Recreational ski and snowboard teams run on Sundays in January through mid-March for kids ages 7-13 who want to improve their skills while developing new friendships. A low student-to-instructor ratio ensures lots of individual attention.

ALL MOUNTAIN TEAM

The All-Mountain team is for kids who want to take their skills to the next level but don’t want to just focus on racing. This team will ski the entire mountain, spending extra time in the powder and terrain park as conditions dictate. More than 30 days of coaching are scheduled, conditions permitting. Fees include a season pass. Please contact race@tahoedonner.com for questions.

SKI RACE TEAM

The ski race team is for those who want to take their skills to the next level. The race team will participate in the Tahoe League race series. Races begin in January and are held on several weekends throughout the season. More than 30 days of coaching and racing are scheduled, conditions permitting. Fees include a season pass and use of a race bib for the season.  USSA membership is required. Travel to other resorts, lift tickets at other resorts, and race entry fees are not included in the program cost. The race team will be split into smaller age groups based on sign-up numbers. Please contact race@tahoedonner.com for questions.