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Soda
Springs Winter Resort is located in the heart of the Northern
Sierra on scenic Donner Summit. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, sled
and tube in a friendly atmosphere with an emphasis on family
fun.
Soda Springs' spacious learning hill offers plenty of elbow room
to learn and master new skills. Two chairlifts access 16 runs
on wide-open terrain that is perfect for skiers and snowboarders
of all levels. The terrain is rated 30% beginner, 50% intermediate
and 20% advanced. The resort averages 400 inches of snowfall annually
(576 inches last season). The summit elevation is 7,325 feet and
the base elevation is 6,700 feet, making for a vertical drop of
652 feet. The longest run at Soda Springs Winter Resort is one
mile.
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Snowboard Parks
Snowboarders and skiers will find that
Soda's "Kids X" Park offers just the right size jumps
and banks to catch small-sized air, while Soda's more advanced
terrain park "Triple T" has larger jumps and a funbox.
The "Kids X" Park is located off Lion's Head Chair,
and "Triple T"is found below mid-station off Crystal
Bowl Chair.
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Two Tubing Tows
Two tubing tows access four flumes
that offer loads of snowtubing fun for the entire family. On the
Tube Express, gear up for an action-packed ride through twists
and banked turns of one of four flumes. Or take it easy on the
Little Dipper where children and families can enjoy slower-paced
snowtubing excitement. Tubing lift tickets include the use of
a snowtube. Conditions may require age or height restrictions.
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Mini Snowmobiles for Kids Ages
6-12
For kids ages 6-12 hope on your own
pint sized snowmobile and try out the sport of snowmobiling -
kid style. Soda offers a circular track to contain our little
drivers and helmets are provided. $5 for 5 laps.
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Ski Instruction and
Equipment Rentals
Soda Springs offers group and private
lessons for skiers and snowboarders ages 7+. Choose from the First
Timer's Package, the Novice Package, a Skill Improvement Lesson
and a private lesson. Lessons are guaranteed. If you are not happy
with your lesson, you will get another lesson for free! Soda Springs
has a well-stocked ski and snowboard equipment rentals shop.
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Ski
With Me Children's Ski Instruction
The Ski With Me program is for children
ages 4+ who want to learn to ski or snowboard. This program is
ideal if your child is young or timid or you are a parent who
likes being involved. There is a private one-on-one lesson with
your child, or with parent and child. The Ski With Me program
includes a child's all-day lift ticket, equipment rental and a
one-hour private ski or snowboard lesson. Parent must have intermediate
skills to participate.
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Mountain Lodge and Restaurant
At the Soda Spring's Base Lodge you
will find a cafeteria, spacious sundeck, a repair shop, ski instruction
and equipment rentals.
Soda Springs Winter Resort is open Thanksgiving through Easter.
Lift tickets include snowtubing. Children under seven and seniors
70+ can ski and snowboard for free, but snowtubing requires
a ticket.
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COOL
FACTS
SKIING |
LIFTS |
2 |
RUNS |
16 |
ACRES |
200 |
VERTICAL
DROP |
652 |
SUMMIT
EL |
7325 |
BASE
EL |
6700 |
LONGEST
RUN |
1
mi |
AVG
SNOWFALL |
400" |
MACHINE-MADE
SNOWFALL |
NO |
TERRAIN |
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BEGINNER |
30% |
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INTERMEDIATE |
50% |
%
ADV / EXPERT |
20% |
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SNOWBOARDING |
PERMITTED |
YES |
OPEN
MOUNTAIN |
YES |
RESTRICTED |
NO |
SNOWPARKS
& TERRAIN PARKS |
YES |
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SNOW
TUBING |
TUBING
TOWS |
2 |
FLUMES |
4 |
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Mountain Trail Map, Soda
Springs Winter Resort
Hours
Once the lifts are running, Soda
Springs Winter Resort is open for skiing and snowboarding daily
between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and for snowtubing between 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Ticket Sales
Tickets go on sale daily, one-half
hour prior to lift operations.
Pricing
Soda Springs Winter Resort provides
a wide variety of ticket programs and options to fit your vacation
plans. There is sure to be a ticket option just right for you.
Information
530-426-3901
Easter through Thanksgiving
530-426-3666
24-hour Snow Phone
530-426-1010
Equipment
Rental
Ski, snowboard, snowshoe and snowtube
rentals on-site.
Physical
Address
Soda Springs Winter Resort
I-80 / Soda Springs Exit
Truckee, CA 96160
Main Number
530-426-3901
Easter through Thanksgiving
530-426-3666
Directions
By Plane:
Frequent commercial service by most
major and regional carriers to
Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
All-Weather
Highway Access:
From
Reno to South Lake Tahoe
U.S. HWY 395 south to U.S. HWY 50 west
58 miles, 1.25 hours
From
South Lake Tahoe
SR 89 north to Truckee, I-80 west to Soda Springs exit
58 miles, 1.0 hours
From
San Francisco
I-80 east, Soda Springs exit
170 miles, 3.0 hours
From
Sacramento
I- 80 east, Soda Springs exit
80 miles, 1.5 hour to Soda Springs Winter Resort.
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