We are a family of four, just went to Clair Tappaan for our 6th year in a row and loved it. But then again I can see how it can be a good fit for some folks but not for everyone. When we're on vacation, we don't spend time in our room, we're out and about enjoying our destination. Our... More

We stayed one night in order to link two days of fun at Sugar Bowl. Perfect location near Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs, or Royal Gorge. Also would be great for snowshoeing or hiking in the Donner Summit area. Considering 3 meals are included, it is the best value around short of camping out. It is much more... More

Great Location even for Summer fun! I brought a group of 15 people. We went on fantastic hikes - Including Mount Judah. We fished and swam in Donner Lake--( every day we were lucky enough to secure a free public mini dock for our group). Some of our group went kayaking, others rock climbing, while others just hung around the... More

Not a luxury resort but a kind of funky european-style hostel (it does have a nice hottub). Slap on your snowshoes or cross country skis and start your outdoor adventure from the Lodge's back door. We had a fabulous time hiking off trial in snow shoes, and climbing ridges for outstanding views. All meals included, yes, it is institutional cooking,... More

This is the Sierra Club Lodge in Donner Pass, started in the 1930's, and has ways of operating that are more like a Hostel and less like a hotel. If you like camping in the summer, then you will find it a wonderful place- with bunk beds (bring your own sleeping bag, pillow + case provided), full meal service, and... More

I stayed at Clair Tappan Lodge with a Sierra Club trip during the summer. We were the only group at the lodge for most of the time and there were about 30 to 50 at the lodge total, so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Most of our group stayed in the dorm. The dorms were roomy,... More

We stayed in one of the micro rooms -no frills room with a tiny bunk bed, and an opening for the door -bring your own sleeping bag. Shared bathroom, wooden floor hallways full of noise of passing people and children playing. An incredibly unsafe 100 yard walk from the road to the lodge on an icy slippery trail. No railings,... More

I just returned from a week at this lodge, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is owned and operated by the Sierra Club. Although the accomodations are decidedly hostel-like (bunkrooms, and shared common bathrooms and showers) there is a wonderful sense of community amongst the lodgers. There are some smaller rooms to accomodate couples or small groups separately, but the... More

The Clair Tappaan Lodge up on Donner Summit is right next to three Alpine Ski Resorts and close to two others: 1 mile from Sugar Bowl, a mile from Soda Springs and Donner Summit. Five miles from Boreal and about twenty minutes from Squaw and Alpine Meadows. Also, If you like snowshoeing and cross country skiing then the Lodge has... More