Stats
Avg Top Elevation 6,084ft / 1,854mAvg Vertical Drop 1,500ft / 457m
Avg Base Elevation 7,703ft / 2,348m
About Nevada Skiing and Snowboarding
Nevada is home to two distinct and separate ski areas, each offering its own amenities and perks. In the southern half of the state, Las Vegas Ski provides skiers and snowboarders with the unique opportunity to enjoy desert snow. Less than an hour from Las Vegas, snow lovers can enjoy the slopes during they day and ‘The City of Lights’ at night. Up north Nevada boasts the Sierra Nevada mountains of Lake Tahoe. Skiers can enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the slopes of Diamond Peak or challenge themselves in the infamous Chutes of Mt. Rose. With plenty of accommodations to choose from in Reno or along the shores of Lake Tahoe, visitors with a variety of budgets can enjoy the mountains of Nevada. ... Read moreLast Updated: 6/17/2013 12:34 AM