For a full list of Tahoe-area ski attractions , go to the Tahoe Skiing Page . D ownhill Slopes Mount Rose - Ski Tahoe Not too far to commute from Reno, Mt. Rose has the highest base in the region, and great powder. If your legs are super-strong, try the Northwest Passage, with very steep 1,400 vertical feet. Website Diamond Peak Located at Incline Village, this ski area offers medium runs and fine beginners' slopes, plus fine views of the Tahoe area. More experienced skiers use the natural glades of Solitude Canyon and Golden Eagle Bowl.
Accommodations are available in Incline Village and nearby Crystal Bay.
Terrain park, and terrain features. While there are a dozen Nordic ski areas in and around the Tahoe Basin, there are two on the Nevada side of the lake, within an hour's drive from Reno. For a full list of crosss-country ski areas in the region, go to the Tahoe Nordic Page . Available services include ski rentals, lessons, and a day lodge. In the summer, Spooner Lake offers miles of hiking trails.