Ski storage room
Racks for skis and snowboards, plus a workbench for waxing and tuning.
Our Cabin
A 1946 Quonset hut at the top of the Sierra
Between Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch, a short drive from Lake Tahoe — our base for winter and summer adventures.
History
Built by members, for members
Our cabin started life as a World War II Quonset hut. Club members bought it and put it up on Donner Summit in 1946. Over the years they added a big kitchen and a second living room — the "party room".
Members stay at member rates and can bring guests. Everyone pitches in: shared spaces stay tidy, and each guest takes a chore before heading home.
Inside
Take a look around
Tuning workbench
In the ski storage room: a workbench with irons, wax, brushes and tools for waxing and tuning your skis or board.
Locker room
Rows of lockers members can rent to keep skis, boots and gear at the cabin: $15 a year for a small locker, $20 for a large one. Lockers are rented through the Vice President / Membership Chairperson.
Party room
Couches, a wood-burning stove, games and books — the heart of the cabin after a day outside.
Kitchen
Two electric stoves with ovens, two sinks, two big tables and food lockers for members. Fully stocked with cookware, dishes, coffee makers, toaster, microwave and fridge.
Solarium
An upstairs living room with afternoon sun, a wood stove and views of the nearby ski areas.
Women's dorm
Wood-frame single beds under the curved walls of the original hut, with an attached bathroom: 2 showers, 2 sinks, 2 toilets.
Men's dorm
Single beds and bunks, plus an annex for snorers. Attached bathroom with 2 showers, 2 sinks, 2 toilets.
Roomette
One of four smaller bedrooms, with a bunk bed and single beds. Members with children have priority for roomettes when making reservations.
Staying at the cabin
Nightly rates
| Guest | Per night |
|---|---|
| Members | $20 |
| Non-members (guests of a member) | $40 |
Cabin policies
- Respect the shared spaces and clean up promptly.
- Every guest is assigned a chore before leaving.
- Bring your own bedding (sleeping bag or bedroll) and a bath towel.
- Leave the kitchen clean for the next person.
Members can find reservation details in the members area.
Address: 19241 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 · Map
Cabin phone: 530-426-1231
All seasons
Winter powder, summer trails
