Sugar Bowl

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

Sugar Bowl is one of the oldest and longest running ski resorts on the west coast, having been in operation for over 70 years. Poster size photos around the lodge give patrons a glimpse of years past of its famous Olympic skiers and and what skiing facilities and clothing styles once were. Now with modern quad lifts, expanded terrain to include Mt. Judah, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Disney and the Crows Nest Peak, new lodge at the base of Mt Judah and a pedestrian village this world class ski resort is a popular destination. It also is home to Sugar Bowl Academy, a college preparatory high school for competitive skiers.

Donner Summit Area

Soda Springs, Norden, Kingvale and Cisco Grove are quiet neighborhoods with laid back atmospheres. Cabins, ranging from small and quaint to grand and luxurious, are nestled by pristine alpine lakes, the Yuba River, and quiet streets surrounded by towering pines. Bringing to mind enjoyable childhood memories of family trips to the cabin, Donner Summit offers an unmatched four-season high altitude mountain experience. These neighborhoods are conveniently located close to Interstate 80 making access easy to Truckee for dining, shopping and entertainment.

Wintertime on the Summit

With 400-500 inches of annual snowfall and close proximity to world-class ski resorts, Donner Summit is a winter paradise. Skiing options include Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch, and Boreal. Royal Gorge X-C Resort is adjacent to Serene Lakes with some lots back right to the Nordic center. Royal Gorge Cross-Country Ski Resort, the largest x-c resort in the US was recently purchased by the Truckee Donner Land Trust to preserve this land for future generations from development. Snowshoeing and other winter sports are right out your door accessing Tahoe National Forest. Minutes away are Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Northstar California Resort.

Summertime on the Summit

Summer months reward residents with tranquility, comfortable temperatures and low humidity. With an average 300 days of sun each year and most during summer could be the reason locals say they came for Tahoe’s winters, but stayed for the summers. Numerous hiking and biking trails are a wonderful way to take in the beauty of this area. The lakes’ clean water is ideal for windsurfing, sailing, fishing, swimming and paddleboarding. As a friendly reminder, water sports and fishing are restricted to Dulzura. Serena, true to its namesake must remain untainted source of drinking water for locals.