Las Vegas, NV, Ski Resort to Reopen for Bonus Weekend May 5-7 Many are surprised to hear that there is a ski resort located just 45 minutes from the Las Vegas strip. Lee Canyon, a resort located just west of the nation’s gambling capital, offers almost 1,000 feet of lift-serviced terrain across 445 acres and 3 chair lifts. Remarkably, they have decided to open up the slopes for one more weekend May 5-7, […] Industry News Matt Scribner | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Diamond Peak, NV, Report: Closing in on All-Time Snowfall Record With a snowpack that’s still over ten feet deep at mid-mountain, Diamond Peak Ski Resort in North Lake Tahoe recently announced it will extend its season through Monday, May 1, 2023. Related: Up for the Challenge: Where to Find Tree Lines and Powder Stashes All Day at Diamond Peak, NV This is only the second time in the resort’s history […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
A Diamond in the Rough – Make Your Family Ski Trip Unforgettable at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Brought to you by Diamond Peak Let’s face it, as great as they are, family ski vacations are not always as easy as they seem. Dad wants to ride groomers, mom wants to ski the steeps, the kids want to rip the park, and the little one still needs a lesson or two to get their ski legs under them. […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | March 2, 2023 0 Comments
Diamond Peak, NV, Report: With 76″ in the Last Week, Conditions Are All-Time Right Now Report from Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 Dedicated powder skiers and riders know that the conditions in North Lake Tahoe are all-time at the moment, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort on the northeast corner of the lake has been the place to be. Related: A Diamond in the Rough – Make Your Family Ski Trip Unforgettable at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 2, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, to Host Washoe County High School Ski Championships Ski racers from throughout the region to compete February 21-22, 2023 Ski racing athletes from Washoe County high schools will compete in the Washoe County High School Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe February 21-22, 2023. The event brings together the top high school racers in the County to compete in a championship format, racing and slalom (SL) and giant […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 17, 2023 0 Comments
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV, Report: Incredible Mid-Winter Conditions Diamond Peak Ski Resort in North Lake Tahoe is experiencing incredible mid-winter conditions. The resort has seen over 232 inches of snow this season (160% of the average for this time of year) and has a 105″ base. The 5-10 foot deep consolidated snowpack means that the groomers stay incredibly consistent all day long, and every 4-6” refresh opens up the […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 13, 2023 1 Comment
[UPDATED] Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Las Vegas, NV The man killed by an avalanche at Mount Charleston, NV, on Monday has been named as Punan Zhou, 32, of Las Vegas. Initial reports claimed he was a hiker. He was backcountry skiing with a group of friends. According to the coroner’s office, he died from blunt force trauma, and his death was ruled an accident. Related: 2 Guests Triggered […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Is Now 100% Open Following last weekend’s massive winter storm, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, is now 100% open for skiing and riding. With base depths of 4.5 to 7 feet of snow, the resort is offering mid-winter conditions just over a month into the season. “Thanks to the snow we’ve already received, cold temperatures, and resort improvements we made this year, including the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 19, 2022 0 Comments