Donner Summit, California

Soda Springs Ski Area

Mileages From Sacramento

  • Colfax - 50 miles
  • Yuba Gap - 74 miles
  • Soda Springs - 89 miles
  • Donner Summit - 91 miles
  • Donner Lake - 98 miles
  • Truckee - 101 miles





Soda Springs

Family oriented Soda Springs Ski Resort is located at Soda Springs, just off Interstate 80. It is a popular place for families with small children and/or beginning skiers and boarders to learn the basics of the sports, avoid the high prices and crowds of some of the fancier ski resorts, and spend an enjoyable day in the snow. Along with its ski lifts, Soda Springs has a tubing hill and a special area called Planet Kids.

photo of young skier on slope

Soda Springs has two chairlifts. The base elevation is 6,700 feet and the top of the ski slope is at 7,300 feet. Their new Kids X Park offers bumps and little jumps.

The resort operates on a limited schedule, but its prices are reasonable. Soda Springs is a sister resort with nearby Boreal ski area.

Lift Operation Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays
Operating Days: Thursday - Monday (closed most Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but open Tuesdays and Wednesdays during holidays)
Holiday Dates: TBA

Official website: Soda Springs

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Soda Springs Lift Tickets

At Soda Springs online advance purchase lift tickets are required. There is one price for all ages. Lift tickets vary by date. Save your confirmation email. Then at the contactless pick-up kioks outside the lodge scan the barcode to get your ticket. Place the ticket in your pocket and you are ready to go..

Soda Springs Lift Tickets and Passes

Lift Tickets and Passes

Soda Springs Ski and Snowboard Rentals


Rental Service is located on the first floor of the Soda Springs Lodge and is open Thursday - Monday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and daily during holiday periods. All rental purchses must be made online prior to arrival.

Ski and snowboard rental packages include skis or board, helmet, and poles (poles for skiers only). Boots and helmet may be rented separately.

Soda Springs Rentals

Soda Springs Ski and Snowboard Lessons


Soda Springs offers both group lessons and private lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers or boarders. Soda Springs ski instructors are trained to work with all ages and ability levels.

Soda Springs Lessons

Soda Springs Facilities

The new million-dollar West Meadow Lodge is available. While it serves Planet Kids primarily, it also has additional rental, ticket, and food services.

Main Lodge - includes Rental Shop

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