Winter Ski Programs

WHERE WINTER MEMORIES BEGIN

Downhill or cross country. First-timers or lifelong skiers. Kids or adults. Find your place to play, progress and connect this winter at Tahoe Donner.
Winter is better when you have something to look forward to all season long. Tahoe Donner’s ski programs bring kids, adults and families together to build skills, gain confidence, make new friends and create a winter-long tradition in the mountains.

Whether your child is clicking into skis for the very first time, looking for a team of friends to shred with every weekend or ready to race, there’s a program designed to help them grow. Adults can find their winter community, too, with programs focused on everything from Nordic fitness and technique to alpine racing and social skiing.

With programs at both Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (TDXC), there are more ways than ever to make Tahoe Donner your winter home base.

Find Your Winter Program:

DOWNHILL SKI + SNOWBOARD PROGRAMS

Learn. Progress. Love Winter.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort has long been known as “The Best Place to Begin,” offering a welcoming home mountain where generations of families have learned to ski and ride.

Our season-long programs take that experience even further, giving participants consistent instruction and the opportunity to progress alongside familiar coaches and friends throughout the winter.

Downhill Youth Programs

Ages 3-13
From first turns to social shred sessions and competitive racing, Tahoe Donner offers youth programs for a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Programs include:

TD Tykes for young children beginning their skiing journey
Weekend Speedsters for ages 5-6 ready to take the next step
Recreational Ski + Snowboard Team for ages 7-13 looking to build skills while having fun with friends
Ski + Snowboard Race Teams for young athletes looking for more than 30 days of coaching and competition in the Tahoe League race series

Young participants also benefit from Tahoe Donner’s brand-new dedicated Kids’ Ski School + Indoor Learning Center, providing a comfortable, organized home base designed around the needs of young skiers and riders.

Downhill Adult Programs

Find Your Mountain Crew.
Winter fun doesn’t stop when you grow up. Tahoe Donner’s adult alpine programs combine skill development, friendly competition and community for skiers looking to spend more time on the mountain with like-minded people.

Sharpen your slalom and giant slalom technique through the Masters Race Program, designed for adults (18+) 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!

Whether you’re chasing faster turns or simply looking for more reasons to get on the mountain, make skiing part of your winter routine.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMS

Build Skills. Find Community. Explore More.
Discover why generations of skiers have made Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (TDXC) part of their winter tradition.

Backed by 40 years of Nordic excellence, TDXC programs combine expert instruction, beautiful Sierra terrain and a welcoming community to help skiers improve their technique, fitness and confidence.

Choose from youth and adult programs designed to make cross country skiing something you look forward to week after week.

Cross Country Youth Programs

After-School Adventures Start Here.
Give kids a reason to get outside after school. Tahoe Donner’s youth cross country programs combine skiing, skill development, outdoor exploration and plenty of fun while helping young skiers build confidence and friendships along the way.

Programs include:

TD Kids | Ages 5-12
Develop ski skills, explore the outdoors and have fun on cross country skis.
Junior Biathlon | Ages 7-12
Discover the exciting sport of biathlon using laser rifles while developing skiing and range skills with experienced coaches.
NEW! Junior Biathlon Team | Ages 9-12
Take skiing and range skills further while learning race techniques and tactics in a more advanced team environment.
Junior Racers | Ages 8-13
Get faster while maximizing the fun with coaching focused on cross country technique and performance.

Select youth programs include equipment and trail access, making it easier to get kids outside and into a winter sport they can enjoy for life.

Cross Country Adult Programs

Make Winter Your Season.
Whether you’re new to Nordic skiing, looking to improve your technique or searching for a community that will keep you motivated all winter, TDXC has a program for you.

Led by skilled instructors, adult programs bring together expert coaching, fitness, technique progression and camaraderie in one of the region’s premier Nordic settings.

Choose a season-long experience or mix things up with shorter programs throughout the winter.

Offerings include: