Tahoe Donner

10/12/2026

Help us defend our spot among the best cross country ski resorts in the nation! 🏔️⁠
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center (TDXC) has again been nominated for the prestigious title of Best Cross Country Ski Resort by USA Today and we need your daily votes to ensure we stay in the top 5, if not #1 this year!
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With its pristine trails and breathtaking mountain views, TDXC epitomizes cross country skiing bliss. But it needs your support to claim the top spot.⁠
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Remember, you can vote once per day, every day, from Oct. 12 to Nov. 9.⁠
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Vote now by visiting https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/65774/ and help Tahoe Donner secure the #1 spot for cross country skiing excellence!

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

📸 Your 2026 Tahoe Donner Member Photo Contest Winners!

Congrats to all four winning photographers, and view more standout member entries in the October-November issue of Tahoe Donner News + Life by visiting https://www.tahoedonner.com/community/publications/magazine/.
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s contest and shared your view of Tahoe Donner with us!
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Photo Credits:⁠
1. Neil Brydon – "Beaver at Dawn, Coldstream Trail"⁠
2. Melissa Berkovich – "Incredible Alpenglow"⁠
3. Chris Rochefort – "Sunset Flyfishing on Webster Lake"
4. Honey Burg – "An Early Morning at Donner"

09/30/2026

Where in the World is TD News + Life? ✈️🌍⁠ ⁠

1. Australia 🇦🇺
Dave Huggins and Sonya (Retzlaff) visited Australia, including a viewing of the Wildlife Warriors Show in the Crocoseum of The Australia Zoo that features exciting saltwater crocodile feedings. Run by Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin, the zoo focuses on conservation. Dave and Sonya also took in a view of Brisbane’s Historic Deery’s Story Bridge Hotel and Restaurant with good friends and owners Kathryn and Richie Deery.

2. Antarctica 🇦🇶
John, Charmaine and Erin Lovell took an unforgettable Antarctic expedition from the vibrant cities of Panama, to wild Patagonia, to the bottom of the world, among penguins, whales, glaciers and towering icebergs.

3. Alishan, Taiwan 🇹🇼
Fred and Cindy Cohen at the bamboo forest in Alishan, Taiwan.

4. Key West, Florida 🇺🇸
Ray and Angela Griffin visited Key West – the Southernmost Point of the continental U.S. – to get some sunshine and warm weather.

5. Dolomites, Italy 🇮🇹
John and Jodi Eggli and Anne and Kevin Bell skied the Dolomites in the northern Italian Alps, home of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

6. Tanabe, Japan 🇯🇵
Yucheng Fan got the Dual Pilgrim Certificate at Hongu Taisha in Japan after finishing both the Camino de Santiago, Portugal Way in Spain and Kumano Kodo in Japan – the only two world heritage pilgrimage routes in the world.

7. Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰
Kim and Dan Smith in Copenhagen while on a cruise to Denmark and Norway.

8. Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
John and Jennifer Pallett enjoyed a three-week visit to Korea and Japan. This photo was taken at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto.

Thanks for getting involved! We can't wait to showcase the trip highlights next month.🌟⁠

09/28/2026

Late-season golf is here 🏌️‍♂️🍂

Now’s the time to take advantage of lower late-season rates and get a few more rounds in before the season comes to a close. With crisp mountain air, changing colors and fewer weeks left to play, there’s no better time to hit the course.

Check out current green fees and plan your next round by visiting https://www.tahoedonner.com/amenities/amenities/golf/golf-rates/green-fees/.

09/27/2026

🍂 Two weeks until Fall Festival! 🍂

Our 15th annual Fall Festival is coming up Saturday, Oct. 10, and if you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time. Spend the day celebrating the season with live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities and all the fall fun you’ve come to love. Get your tickets by visiting https://www.tahoedonner.com/events/fall-festival/!

And we want to see your favorite Fall Festival memories! 📸 Dig through your camera roll, find a photo from a past Fall Festival and share it using and tag us, , for a chance to win free tickets to this year’s event and be featured on social media.

A special thank you to our sponsors:
Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate
Elements Mountain Co.
Tahoe Forest Health System

09/24/2026

Join us at the Tahoe Donner Winter Hiring Fair! ❄️

Stop by Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4-7:30PM at Pizza on the Hill to meet hiring managers, explore seasonal, part-time and full-time opportunities and learn what it’s like to be part of the Tahoe Donner team. No appointment necessary, just stop by!

With opportunities across Downhill Ski Resort, Cross Country Ski Center, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Alder Creek Cafe, Member Services, Events and more, there are plenty of ways to spend your winter working in the mountains.

Plus, enjoy complimentary pizza while you wait!

Learn more and view current openings by visiting https://www.tahoedonner.com/events/winter-hiring-fair/.

09/19/2026

The seasons are starting to shift in Tahoe Donner. 🍂

Golden aspen, crisp mornings and that unmistakable feeling that fall is arriving in the mountains. There’s something special about watching Tahoe Donner transform with each new season.

Take a moment to slow down, look around and enjoy the beauty of where we live.

09/10/2026

Get your kids on the snow this winter! ❄️

Tahoe Donner youth ski programs give kids the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills and make memories that last well beyond the season.

Our newest blog shares what families can expect from kids winter programs at Downhill Ski Resort and Cross Country Ski Center, plus tips to help you prepare for a fun and successful season on the snow.

Read the blog and start planning your family’s winter now before the snow falls by visiting https://www.tahoedonner.com/growing-up-tahoe-donner/.

09/08/2026

🎃 Fall Festival tickets are officially ON SALE!

Join us for the 15th Annual Fall Festival and celebrate a beloved community tradition with a day full of fall fun for all ages.

Enjoy live music, the Wild Things Animal Show, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, archery, tasty treats and more!

Whether it’s your first Fall Festival or your fifteenth, there’s plenty to look forward to and discover. 🍂

Tickets have sold out in past years, so grab yours today by heading to https://www.tahoedonner.com/events/fall-festival/!

A special thank you to our 2026 Fall Festival sponsors:
Alison Elder - Elder Group Tahoe - Chase International
Elements Mountain Company
Tahoe Forest Health System