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. One halfpipe, one quarter-pipe with Scorpion groomer. 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.
The snow is deep here, near Donner Summit, and the runs vary from beginner to very expert. Outside is 15,000 sq. The old Disney lift was with a high-speed detachable quad. Halfpipe with Scorpion groomer. You'll find this ski area along U.S. Highway 50.