2024/2025 Winter Sports Season Pass - Terms, Conditions, and Liability Release

The following information outlines the Donner Summit Resorts, LLC. Season Pass Policies. To the make system work, it is imperative that all pass holders follow these simple rules and agree in writing to be bound by the policies and conditions of this application. Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. In issuing this season pass, Donner Summit Resorts, LLC., makes no guarantees as to opening date, closing date, days of operation, lift or trails in operation, or snow and weather conditions. Season Pass holder agrees to visibly wear his/her season pass whenever loading any chair lift and present it upon demand for inspection. 

All skiers, snowboarders, pass holders and ticket holders are expected to abide by Your Responsibility Code and Donner Summit Resorts, LLC., regulations. There will be strict enforcement of all safety regulations. Due to safety concerns, Donner Ski Ranch maintains roped and signed fence lines to close or control hazardous areas. Please pay attention to these signs and do not enter closed areas. Do not ski/snowboard under/over rope lines. Donner Summit Resorts, LLC., reserves the right to cancel pass/ticket without a refund for failure to comply with the regulations set herein/disregard for the safe use of lifts, slopes or other facilities at the area. This includes, but is not limited to: reckless and excessive speed; tucking; skiing outside the area boundary; skiing in closed areas; theft of goods, services or equipment; disorderly conduct; profanity; lift line violations; inverted aerial acrobatics; skiing under/over rope closure lines; parking in no parking areas, ambulance areas or emergency routes.

Do not tamper with your pass. Once a pass is sealed it must not be opened or changed. If your pass becomes damaged, bring it to the Business Office for repair/replacement.

Lost or Forgotten Passes: If your season pass is lost or stolen you must report immediately to the Business Office. A replacement pass may be obtained for Twenty-Five Dollars ($25). In the event that you have forgotten your season pass, a one-time only “I forgot” lift ticket may be obtained at the Ticket Office for a Five Dollar ($5.00) fee. After first “I forgot” ticket is obtained you will be required to purchase full price lift tickets. If your ticket or season pass is found on another person you will lose your pass privileges for the remainder of the season with no compensation. This misuse is considered “Theft of Services” and you may be fined up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). 

The purchaser/user of this pass agrees and understands that skiing/snowboarding or other activities on the snow are hazardous sports and accepts and assumes the inherent risks including but not limited to: changing weather conditions; bare spots; variation in snow, ice and terrain, along with bumps, moguls, stumps, forest growth, rocks and debris; grooming equipment on the slopes; lift towers and other structures and their components; collision with other skiers/snowboarders; and the skier/snowboarder’s failure to ride within their own ability. In using this pass and skiing/snowboarding at Donner Ski Ranch, such dangers are recognized and accepted whether they are marked or unmarked. The purchaser/user realizes that falls and collisions do occur and that serious injury or death may result and therefore assumes the burden of skiing/snowboarding under control at all times. In consideration for each and every ride on any lift device, the purchaser/user of this pass hereby releases Donner Summit Resorts, LLC., Donner Summit Tramways, Inc., and it’s agents from any and all claims and liabilities for personal injury/property damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this pass including, but not limited to skiing/snowboarding activities.

On behalf of myself and all other names on this season pass application, including any minor children, I hereby release Donner Summit Resorts, LLC., Donner Summit Tramways, Inc., and it’s agents and employees from any and all liability for damage or personal injury to myself and all others on this Winter Sports Season Pass application, accepting myself the full responsibility for any and all such damage or personal injury of any kind which may result directly or indirectly from the use of this pass or from any other skiing/snowboarding activities.

I have read and understand the above agreement. I am purchasing this Season Pass freely and of my own accord, realizing it is binding upon myself, my heirs and assigns, and in the event that I am purchasing it on behalf of any minor, that I have full authority to do so, realizing its binding effect on them as well as myself.