Nevada has some fantastic skiing spots (and it should, considering our state name means “snowy!”). Ski season around here generally runs from December to early April, although depending on the weather that year, you could see some of the resorts below opening as early as November only to close later in April than usual. Here are five spots with the best skiing in Nevada:

1. Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak
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Diamond Peak
1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
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Diamond Peak Ski Resort is located in Incline Village by Lake Tahoe. The resort recently celebrated its 50th birthday! The resort is owned by the local community, which tries to keep skiing here affordable for everyone. There is a school for skiers and snowboarders, and if you don't have equipment, no worries! You can rent gear when you arrive. Skiing at Diamond Peak means incredible views of the mountains and Lake Tahoe as you cruise down the slopes. There's also a good mix of trails, with 36% geared toward advanced skiers, 46% for mid-range skiers, and 18% desginated for beginners. They also have a special area designed just for children called Pete's Playground! The lodge at the mountain base has a food court, bar, snack bar, and a BBQ restaurant for your dining needs. You can get updates on snow and weather conditions on their website (and even watch their mountain cam!)
2. Mount Rose
Mount Rose
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Mount Rose
22222 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511, USA
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Mount Rose is also near Lake Tahoe. It's the highest base resort in the area, at 8,260 feet! Skiers at Mount Rose can enjoy stunning views of the mountains and even Lake Tahoe itself by way of some of its runs. This resort has a good mix of beginners' and advanced trails. Lessons are available in both skiing and snowboarding, and the resort offers specialty clinics for children and seniors. Equipment rentals are also available. Visit their website for up-to-date weather information and watch their web cams of the lodge, one of the ski runs and their Northwest ski lift. Find it in Reno.
3. Lee Canyon Resort
Lee Canyon Resort
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Lee Canyon Resort
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Lee Canyon Resort
6725 Lee Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124, USA
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Lee Canyon Resort is open December through March. The resort has 30 snow trails and three chairlifts, as well as a snow tubing area, too. Lee Canyon is part of the Spring Mountains, about an hour's drive from Las Vegas. Skiing and snowboarding equipment is available for rent, and the resort offers free coaching, too. Private lessons are also offered. A special "Snow Kids" program was created for children. Snow tubing is also offered occasionally, depending on weather conditions. Two restaurants and a bar are located at the day resort, in addition to a pro shop and gift shop. You can even spot a wild horse or two by the parking lots enjoying the snowpack!
4. Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park
Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park
Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park Facebook Page
Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park
1992 Snow Bowl Rd, Elko, NV 89801, USA
Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park Facebook Page
The SnoBowl in Elko is run as a non-profit 501c3 organization. The park is located just outside of Elko. SnoBowl has a peak elevation of 7,000 feet and a 99-chair, 700 feet vertical double chairlift. There is a rope tow available as well. The park is run by volunteers with its own ski patrol. You can rent equipment at the ski lodge at the base of the hill. Snowboarding, sledding and snowshoeing are also options. The park is located at North 5th Street in Elko County. Check out the official Facebook page for more information.
5. Ruby Mountain Heli Experience
Ruby Mountain Heli Experience
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Ruby Mountain Heli Experience
Mountain View Road, Mountain View Rd, Lamoille, NV 89828, USA
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For something really unique, try the Ruby Mountain Heli Experience. A helicopter flies you to the Ruby Mountains backcountry to ski some incredible trails you won't reach with a typical chair lift. Trails can be found that accommodate all skill levels. If weather conditions prohibit flying the copters, guests can be transported up the mountain with a snowcat. Guests can stay in yurts at 9,700 feet that sleep 4 people. A camp chef prepares meals and the yurts are warmed with propane fireplaces. If they're not up for the wilderness camping experience, there's a hotel in town guests can use instead. You will need to bring your own equipment as there are no pro or rental shops in the area for you to use. You'll definitely want to check out the official website for all the rules and regulations, and to plan your adventure.

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What are some of the best ski resorts in Nevada?  

Who says you can’t go skiing in Nevada? Anyone who says that is, quite simply, wrong – Nevada is home to several awesome ski resorts, you just need to know where to find them. For example, Mt. Rose Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe is absolutely incredible, serving as the highest-elevation ski spot in all of Nevada. It’s also quite affordable and much more reasonable than other ski resorts tend to be. Others include Diamond Peak, also in the Lake Tahoe area, where there are 30 runs spread out over 655 acres of pristine winter wonderland. Oh, and there’s another amazing ski resort just 45 minutes away from the world-famous Las Vegas strip; head out to Lee Canyon Resort on the peaks of beautiful Mt. Charleston, which boasts an impressive elevation of 11,916 feet. On average, this mountaintop sees about 11 feet of snow every year, which is padded by snowmaking procedures for the ultimate snowy experience. Need a little more Nevada winter magic? Check out this list of seven places you’ve gotta visit in Nevada during winter.  

Where can I go snow tubing in Nevada?  

Well, there are always the resorts we listed in the above paragraph – but wait, there’s more! Nevada is something of an unsung winter paradise; when most people think of places like Colorado when it comes to skiing or snow tubing, they often overlook Nevada, and we think that ought to be a crime! Head up to Mt. Charleston for some world-class snow tubing adventures, or hit up Lee Canyon and try your hand at tubing runs there. You’ll find plenty of tubing hills and mountains in Reno, Lake Tahoe, and all the other areas of the state that see snowy winters. Nevada’s snowiest city, Incline Village, is a paradise for snow tubers, skiers, snowshoers, and winter enthusiasts. It gets an amazing 95+ inches of snow every year (the US average is 28 inches), so you just know the sledding there is to die for.  

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