Really? I think Truckee is charming and the area, especially west toward Donnie Lake, is glorious. But it’s definitely a place where nature is in charge, and those who forget that can bear a heavy price
I’ve never actually been there, and sure it’s beautiful in those parts. I’ve only read about the Donner party while in high school and that history happened in 1846 - scary story that left an impression. Things have definitely changed since then. I think I would only go there in the summer. :-)