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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 breaks in our ski school yurt. All children must be willing to participate in skiing and be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups allowed. Guardian required to be on-site during program.

AGES: 3-6 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $499, Public $599
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 8-April 7, cost $115
WHEN: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM options available (see details below)

  • Tuesday mornings | 9-11:30AM (Jan. 9-March 12, excluding Feb. 20)
  • Tuesday afternoons | 12:30-3PM (Jan. 9-March 12, excluding Feb. 20)
  • Wednesday mornings | 9-11:30AM (Jan. 10-March 13, excluding Feb. 21)

TD TYKES KINDER SKI + SNOWBOARD

TD Tykes Ski and Snowboard is designed for kindergarten-aged children who want to improve their skiing/riding skills. Meet 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. Guardian required to be on-site during program.

AGES: 5-6 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $499, Public $599
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 8-April 7, cost $115
WHEN: Wednesday afternoons | 2-4PM (Jan. 10-March 13, excluding Feb. 21)

SATURDAY AM/PM SPEEDSTERS SKI

Speedsters is designed to take children to the next level who can already ski on their own. All children must be willing to participate in skiing and be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups 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. 8-April 7, cost $115
WHEN: Saturday AM or Saturday PM (see details below)

  • Saturday mornings | 9AM-12PM (Jan. 6-March 16, excluding Jan. 13 and Feb. 17)
  • Saturday afternoons | 1-4PM (Jan. 6-March 16, excluding Jan. 13 and Feb. 17)

SUNDAY SPEEDSTERS SKI + SNOWBOARD

Sunday Speedsters is designed to take children to the next level who can already ski or ride on their own. Be ready and on the hill at 11AM; ski instructor will break with the children for lunch. All children must be willing to participate in skiing and be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups 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. 8-April 7, cost $115
WHEN: Sundays | 11AM-4PM (Jan. 7-March 17 + Monday, Jan. 15, excluding Jan. 14 and Feb. 18)

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. Fun theme days include matched time races, crazy helmet day and “totally turns” day.

AGES: 7-13 years old
COST (includes season pass): Member $899, Public $1,099
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG RENTAL: Valid Dec. 8-April 7, cost $115
WHEN: Sundays | 11AM-4PM (Jan. 7-March 17 + Monday, Jan. 15, excluding Jan. 14 and Feb. 18)

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 every other weekend 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 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. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
  • Jan. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
  • Feb. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
  • March 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24
  • Plus six holiday days

Days and times are subject to change.

MASTERS RACE PROGRAM (50+)

Designed for adults (50+) who want to gain an edge or just want to improve technique. Get to know the sport your kids are enjoying and be able to keep up with them! Training consists of technical and tactical drills in slalom, giant slalom and free skiing. Specific training will coincide with various race schedules.

Season pass is not included with purchase.

AGES: Adults 50+ years old
COST (does not includes season pass): Member $379, Public $499; Drop-in option | Member $49, Public $55
WHEN: Thursdays + Fridays | 9AM-12PM (Jan. 4-March 8, excluding Feb. 22 + 23)

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 16, 2023. 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 16. 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.