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Nevada is probably much better known for casinos at Reno and its
glitzy oasis in the desert, Las Vegas, than for skiing. Why
not combine your ski trip with a visit to Reno or the fantasy land
of Las Vegas? Take in some shows and try your luck in the casinos.
Sinatra fans should not miss the Cal-Neva Lodge Resort & Casino,
which as the name implies sits on the border of California and Nevada
- with the state line well marked inside the building! Frank
Sinatra once owned the casino and it was frequented by the likes
of Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy.
Heavenly Valley resort is split between the California and Nevada
border. Many of the larger California/Nevada border resorts
accessible from Nevada are covered in the Ski California section.
The resorts are all located on the western side of the state close
to the California border, with the exception of Elko Snobowl.
Useful web site: www.skicentral.com/nevada
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Nevada Ski Resorts
Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak ski area is located at Incline
Village on the N. Shore of Lake Tahoe. It has an annual snowfall
of approx. 320 inches, approx. 650 skiable acres, 30 trails, some
bowls and a vertical drop of just over 1,800 feet. 6 lifts
(3 double). Longest run 2.5 miles. Skier levels: 18%
beginner, 46% intermediate, 36% advanced.
Web site: www.diamondpeak.com
Las Vegas Ski
Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is located in the Toiyabe
National Forest at Mt. Charleston, Nevada, approx. an hour’s
drive (35 miles NW) from Las Vegas. It has 4 lifts (1 triple,
2 doubles, 1 surface), summit elevation of 9,300 feet, Vertical drop
of 860 feet. 11 runs. Longest run 3,000 feet. 70 acres of skiable
terrain. Annual snowfall: 120 inches. Average days of
sun: 300+ days. Snow making equipment. Terrain
Park and half pipe. Skier levels: 20% beginner, 60% intermediate,
20% advanced.
Web site: www.skilasvegas.com
Mt. Rose
Mt. Rose is located approx. 11 miles from Lake
Tahoe and 25 miles from Reno. It has the highest Lake Tahoe
ski area base at over 8,000 feet. With 1,200 acres of skiable
terrain it also has fabulous views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra mountains
to the east. Vertical drop 1,800 feet. Longest
run 2.5 miles. Average snowfall: 400 inches. Snow making. 8
lifts (2 high speed 6-person, 2 quads, 2 triples, 2 surface). It
has a new area called the Chutes, which provides 200 acres of powder
for advanced skiers and snowboarders. There are three terrain parks
with half pipes and quarter pipes. Mt. Rose has no lodging
at the ski area but has cafes, restaurants and shuttle buses to Reno. Skier
levels: 20% beginner, 30% intermediate, 40% advanced and 10% expert. Web
site: www.mtrose.com
Elko Snobowl
Elko Snobowl located 5 miles north of Elko is the
only ski resort located in the NE part of Nevada. It’s
a small, private, non-profit resort staffed by volunteers and great
for families. It has a summit elevation of 7,000 feet,
700 feet vertical drop. One rope tow and a double chair lift. Open
for downhill and tubing. There is a mixture of natural snow
and snow-making. There are runs for beginners and some
ungroomed runs for advanced skiers. Web site/photos: www.elkorose.com
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