How to Go Skiing in Diamond Peak, Nevada

Stay and ski close to Lake Tahoe, Nevada, when you visit Diamond Peak. With 30 trails to enjoy as well as sweeping scenic views, this is a good destination for all levels of skiers. You'll find 18 percent of the runs designed for beginners, 46 percent for intermediate skiers and 36 percent for experts.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Computer
• Phone

Book Accommodations and Travel for Your Ski Trip

1. Book a ski-and-stay package online at the Diamond Peak Web site and save money on your lift tickets (see Resources below). If you'd rather book by phone, just call the resort at 1-877-332-9465.
2. Choose from a variety of accommodations in North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe and Reno. Prices are moderately cheap to fairly expensive depending on the property. Take your pick from glitzy hotels with casinos, quaint ski chalets and familiar chain motels.
3. Fly into the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, the closest commercial airport to Diamond Peak, then rent a car to get to your lodging and to the Diamond Peak Ski Area.
4. Take a trip on the North Lake Tahoe Express airport shuttle to get from the airport to your lodging.

Make Arrangements for Tickets, Lessons and Equipment

5. Save money by buying season passes early. Discounted season passes are available through the third week in December.
6. Buy an all-day lift ticket or a half-day lift ticket for lower rates during the early season and for slightly more during the regular season. Buy a multi-day ticket to save time and money: 2-day and 3-day lift tickets are both available.
7. Familiarize yourself with the services available at Diamond Peak. First-time skier packages combine ski lessons, lift tickets and equipment rentals. Kids' lesson and equipment packages are also available at reasonable rates, as are snowboarding lessons.

Learn About the Ski Conditions at Diamond Peak

8. Educate yourself about the main features of Diamond Peak, Nevada before you plan your ski trip. It has a base elevation of 6,700 feet, a summit elevation of 8,540 feet, a vertical drop of 1,840 feet, 655 acres of ski area and 6 ski lifts.
9. Get the latest information about snow conditions at Diamond Peak, Nevada by calling 1-775-831-3211 or visiting the Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Book accommodations online to find the best rates.
• For information about this season's open dates and lift ticket prices, visit the Diamond Peak Ski Resort Web site (see Resources below).

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