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Skiing Options Near Las Vegas, NV

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While Las Vegas (also known as Sin City) is very popular in terms of bright lights, casinos, and entertainment, they aren’t known for ski resorts. Luckily, there are ski resorts not far from Sin City to satisfy ski fanatics even in one of the driest climates in America. The closest resort for skiers and snowboarders is about a one-hour drive […]

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Breya Bergom | August 5, 2021
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Lee Canyon, Nevada: Opening TODAY for the 2020/2021 Season

Lee Canyon, Nevada, is opening today, December 11, 2020 for the 2020/2021 ski season. Lee Canyon is just 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Lee Canyon’s website is not currently listing open lifts and trails but says they are open today. According to their Facebook Page, all lifts are expected to run. This morning they also announced that they […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 11, 2020
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Las Vegas, NV’s Lee Canyon Ski Area Approved For Expansion

The Las Vegas ski area Lee Canyon has been given the green light by the U.S. Forest Service to move forward with expansion plans. An environmental impact statement has been reviewed and approved, finalizing Lee Canyon’s plans to add two new lifts, 23 ski runs, mountain bike trails, a mountain coaster, additional parking, a zipline, and other amenities.  Located only […]

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Sophia Rose | November 13, 2020
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Las Vegas, NV Ski Area Looks to Expand but Threatens an Endangered Species

Ski areas across the nation have been getting fancy new upgrades in recent years and now one of the few ski destinations in Nevada is in the final steps to begin a $35 million upgrade. Lee Canyon Ski Area located an hour northwest of Las Vegas in the Spring Mountains has been around since 1964 and is looking to upgrade […]

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Ryan Nadiak | November 8, 2019
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Lee Canyon, The Coolest Resort in Las Vegas, NV Announces Major Transformation with New Lodge

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Lee Canyon, the coolest place in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada’s premier year-round destination, recently announced it will build a new 10,000-square-foot Hillside Lodge, opening in December 2019, that will transform the year-round guest experience at the resort. The two-story building is designed with a modern feel and considers the environment and guest experience by offering indoor and outdoor spaces […]

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SnowBrains | June 28, 2019
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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, NV Set for Ambitious $35-Million ‘Year-Round Playground’ Upgrades

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A ski area near Las Vegas, Nevada could get a winter sports makeover and add summer thrill rides and zip lines, under a plan that federal officials have posted for public comment. The ambitious and long-delayed The Lee Canyon plan, to expand Southern Nevada’s only ski resort, was posted Aug. 17 by the US Forest Service and includes $35 million in Lee […]

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Steven Agar | August 29, 2018
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