REGION CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ACCOMMODATION Many great hotel and B&B options in nearby Truckee, local thirdparty rental options as well AMENITIES Snowmaking system, premier rental/demo fleet & cross-country ski retail headquarters, stunning views of the Sierras
XC SKIING • November to April • Over 100km of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails • 79 trails in total • 4 warming huts • Base elevation at 6,650 feet • Highest trail at 7,729 feet • Professional instruction • Guides ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Small ski/ride liftserved area, downhill skiing, snowplay and tubing options
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ATTRACTIONS Lake Tahoe the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada and the largest alpine lake in North America, as well as Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks GETTING THERE Nearest airport: • Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport (RNO) 45 miles away • 3.5 hours from San Francisco
Tahoe Donner 11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9484 xc@tahoedonner.com www.tahoedonner.com
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PHOTOS: TAHOE DONNER
DINING Alder Creek Café offers breakfast and lunch, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub offers fine dining
TAHOE DONNER
Tahoe Donner in Truckee, California evokes a sense of deep quiet forest, magical mountain vistas, and polished cross-country ski trail perfection. Perched near the Sierra Crest and the renowned Donner Pass with its legendary snow, Tahoe Donner is near Lake Tahoe, another Sierra gem, which Mark Twain called “the fairest picture the whole world affords.” Featuring a truly epic system with 79 trails, Tahoe Donner offers over 100km of amazing cross-country ski and snowshoe trails amidst 3,000+ acres of terrain with stunning views of the Sierras. At a base elevation of 6,650 feet, the highest trail sits at 7,729 feet. Enjoy four warming huts that provide reprieve
as you stretch your legs and take in the mountain vistas and forest grandeur. First in the region to install a snowmaking system dedicated to enhancing cross-country ski trails, Tahoe Donner boasts the region’s premier rental/demo fleet and cross-country ski retail apparel headquarters. With top-notch grooming, professional instruction and programs for all, it also features a small ski/ride lift-served area, as well as snow-play and tubing options. The onsite Alder Creek Café offers breakfast and lunch designed to fuel performance with delicious grab-and-go treats. Après ski, relax at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and enjoy fine dining unlike any other with a fabulous and healthy menu featuring organic, locally sourced meat and produce. Just 45 minutes from Reno, NV and 3.5 hours from San Francisco, Tahoe Donner has a little bit of everything. There’s something for everyone to make for a visit that you won’t soon forget. -JSM
