Youth

Operations Overview for the 2024/2025 Season at the Downhill Ski Resort 
For the 2024/2025 winter season, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort will operate out of temporary facilities, offering ticketing, rentals, and restrooms. Limited food and beverage service will be available, and there will be no indoor dining. We will provide half-day kids’ lessons, along with our normal private and group lessons, ski and snowboard school programs, and seasonal events. Renovation updates and information can be found HERE. Thank you for your patience during our lodge rebuild. 

TD TYKES SKI

TD Tykes is a weekly ski school program designed for children to begin their skiing experience. Participants meet weekly for two and a half hours of instruction on the hill with a few breaks (taken outside) in between. 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 in close proximity to the ski hill during the program. 

AGES: 3-6 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $499, Public $599
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 13-April 6, cost $115
WHEN: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM options available (see details below)

• Tuesday AM | 9-11:30AM (Jan. 7-March 11, excluding Feb. 18)
• Tuesday PM | 12:30-3PM (Jan. 7-March 11, excluding Feb. 18)
• Wednesday AM | 9-11:30AM (Jan. 8-March 12, excluding Feb. 19)

BUY NOW

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 in close proximity to the ski hill during the program. 

AGES: 5-6 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $499, Public $599
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 13-April 6, cost $115
WHEN: Wednesday PM | 2-4PM (Jan. 8-March 12, excluding Feb. 19)

BUY NOW

SATURDAY AM/PM SPEEDSTERS SKI

Speedsters is designed for children who can already ski independently. All children must be willing to participate in skiing and potty-trained; diapers or pull-ups are not allowed. 

AGES: 4-6 years old
COST (includes season pass): Saturday AM | Member $799, Public $899; Saturday PM | Member $699, Public $799
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 13-April 6, cost $115
WHEN: Saturday AM or Saturday PM (see details below)

• • Saturday AM | 9AM-12PM (Jan. 4-March 15, excluding Jan. 18 and Feb. 15) 
  • Saturday PM | 1-4PM (Jan. 4-March 15, excluding Jan. 18 and Feb. 15) 

BUY NOW

SUNDAY SPEEDSTERS SKI + SNOWBOARD

Sunday Speedsters is designed to take children who can already ski or ride on their own to the next level. Be ready and on the hill at 11AM; the ski instructor will break with the children for lunch. All children must be willing to participate in skiing and potty-trained; diapers or pull-ups are not allowed.

AGES: ski 4-6 years old | snowboard 5-6 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $899, Public $1,099
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 13-April 6, cost $115
WHEN: Sundays | 11AM-4PM (Jan. 5-March 16 + Monday, Jan. 20, excluding Jan. 19 and Feb. 16)

BUY NOW

RECREATIONAL SKI + SNOWBOARD TEAMS

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

AGES: 7-13 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $899, Public $1,099
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 13-April 6, cost $115
WHEN: Sundays | 11AM-4PM (Jan. 6-March 16 + Monday, Jan. 20, excluding Jan. 19 and Feb. 16)

BUY NOW

SKI RACE TEAM

Ski race team is for those who want to take their skills to the next level. Participate in the Tahoe League race series. Races begin in January and are held on four 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. Please contact race@tahoedonner.com for questions.

AGES: 7-13 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $1,499, Public $1,799
WHEN: Every weekend throughout the race season (Race team will add additional training days during the holiday period)

• • • Dec. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 
    • Jan. 4–5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 
    • Feb. 1–2, 8–9, 15-16, 22-23 
    • March 1–2, 8–9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 
    • April 5-6 
    • Plus extra holiday days 

Days and times are subject to change.

BUY NOW

WINTER PROGRAM REFUND POLICY

If your plans change and you are no longer able to participate in the program you signed up for, you will be able to cancel and receive a refund until December 13, 2024. Refunds will be issued in the form of Mountain Money on your Tahoe Donner online account. Mountain Money is valid up to one year after being issued and can be used at Tahoe Donner for other programs, products and services, including restaurants. The refund amount will be the total amount you paid for the program minus a $25 administration fee. No refunds will be available after December 13. In the event of program cancellation due to updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Public Health and/or Nevada County Public Health Department, Tahoe Donner Association will refund the total unused portion of program fees.