One of his first ascents was at Donner Summit near Lake Tahoe.

Margie Powell, Donner Summit.

Masonry walls such as the "Chinese Walls" at Donner Summit were built across cañons to prevent avalanches from striking the side of the vulnerable wooden construction.

It was part of the Lincoln Highway from Sacramento to Reno (except in vicinity of Donner Summit).

Donner Summit, further west, has six downhill and cross-country ski resorts.

It has ski lifts on both sides of Donner Summit, and is located close to Boreal.

An example is the NGS data for a brass disk near Donner Summit, in California.

Donner Summit is a major rock-climbing mecca, with over 300 traditional and sport climbing routes.

The Soda Springs Ski Resort is located just off Highway 80 near the Donner Summit.