DELAYED: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort Opening Day

• We invite you to join us on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, to explore the brand-new ski lodge. Enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus from 1-5PM. Grab food and drinks while you experience the space before the season officially gets underway.
• Popular Truckee musician, Eric Daniel, will be strumming hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s in the afternoons from 2-5PM at Downhill Ski Lodge Dec. 26-30. Enjoy covers from classic rock icons with special guests while enjoying ski lodge dining and drinks.
• Lift Tickets, Rentals and Ski School Reservations are on sale now!

NOTE: For your safety while mountain operations continue to prepare for the winter season, please respect any signage regarding access or indicating restricted areas. 

Stay tuned or follow us on social media for operations updates as the season gets underway. 

For over 50 years, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort has been a one-stop shop for beginners and families and is known as Tahoe’s “best place to begin” with wide, friendly ski runs and affordable family fun. Join us for opening day at our brand new ski lodge! For the 2025/26 season, visitors to Tahoe Donner’s Downhill Ski Resort can get excited for a brand new ski lodge experience, featuring level access to ski lifts, an enlarged sun deck, expansive indoor dining with panoramic mountain views, a fun, dedicated learning space for kids and much more!

2025/26 season passes and programs are on sale now - buy yours today! Passholders enjoy additional benefits, including dining and retail discounts, free ski days at partner resorts, access to season-long rentals and more all winter long! Can’t decide between Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort or Cross Country Ski Center? Experience both with a combo season pass.

Location: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort

11603 Slalom Way
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-9444