Boreal
Donner Summit park-rat headquarters — Tahoe's freestyle proving grounds with night skiing and easy I-80 access.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
152m (499ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,354m (7,723ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,202m (7,224ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
990cm (390in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
41
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
152ha (376ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
15%
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Location
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