Boreal Tahoe Tubing
Donner Summit
Boreal Tahoe Tubing
Donner Summit
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Boreal Tahoe Tubing Hill
Boreal Tahoe Tubing is part of the Boreal Mountain Ski Resort on Donner Summit. The tubing hill features a moving carpet to transport guests to the top of the hill and groomed tubing lanes.
A variety of sizes of tubes are provided.
The hill is open to all ages who stand 42 inches or taller. Children must be able to ride in their own tubes and not on another person's lap.
Elevation
7,152 feet
Directions
Boreal Mountain Resort is accessed off Interstate 80 at the top of Donner Summit, Exit 176. The Tahoe Tubing hill is located at the far end of the parking lot.
Things to Know
- Personal sleds or tubes are not permitted on the slopes.
- Use Mountain Services pick-up kiosks to redeem your tubing access, then head to the west end of the Boreal parking lot to start your tubing adventure.
- Parking is free with pre-purchase of Tahoe Tubing ticket online.
- Holiday Dates: Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, 2024; Dec 21, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025; Jan. 18-20, 2025; Feb. 15-23, 2025; Apr. 19-20, 2025
- Boreal offers food and beverage options from of the Hub & Spoke at the Boreal Base Lodge.
- Snow gear is available at Underground Sports in the Base Lodge.
Boreal Mountain Resort Services
Snow Apparel Shops Along the Road
- Clark's Snow Sports - 212 Harding Blvd., Roseville and 13417 Lincoln Way, Auburn
- Snow Mountain - 13479 Bowman Road, Auburn
- Target, 2700 Bell Road, Auburn
Tahoe Tubing Sessions
Participants purchase a 90-minute-session tubing pass which includes all-day access to snow play. Pedestrians who are not using the tubing hill pay a small fee and are free to play in the snow, a perfect choice for parents who don't want to slide but want to interact with their children in the snow.
2024-2025 Rates:
- 90-minute tubing session - rates vary by date and time
- Purchase tickets online: Tahoe Tubing Tickets. No ticket sales at the site; must be purchased in advance online.
- Night Tubing tickets sold separately.
- All tickets must be redeemed at the Boreal Base Lodge outdoor Mountain Services pick up kiosks before starting a session.
Regular Hours
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (last session begins at 6:30 PM)
Weekend Sessions (Friday- Sunday) 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:45 PM
Friday-Saturday Night + Holiday Sessions: 4:45 PM
Confirm days and hours on Boreal website: Boreal's Tahoe Tubing
Holiday Dates: Nov.28 - Dec. 1, 2024; Dec 21, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025; Jan. 18-20, 2025; Feb. 15-23, 2025; Apr. 19 - 20, 2025
Tahoe Tubing Hill Moving Carpet
Boreal Mountain Resort Contact Information
- 19749 Boreal Ridge Road, Soda Springs, CA
- 530-426-3663
- Boreal Mountain Resort
Current Conditions and Weather Forecast
Boreal Mountain Resort Current Conditions
Nearby Sno-Park
One of California's Sno-Parks is located off the same exit as Boreal Mountain Resort. At the exit instead of turning right to the ski area, turn left to the Sno-Park. At the exit, instead of turning right to the ski area, turn left to the Sno-Park. A permit is required to park at the Sno-Park from November 1 through May 30. Day permits are $55, season permits are $40.
The Donner Summit Sno-Park is popular with cross country skiers and snowmobilers. The level area around the parking lot is good for snow play, but there are no sliding hills.
Sno-Park permits can be purchased online with an additional $1.95 added to the price: Sno-Park Permits. Or permits may be purchased from local Sno-Park Permit Vendors.