Reno

The Reno area is one of the most popular ski and ride destinations in the entire country and there are several reasons. The area receives more than 500 inches of pristine powder every year. The area boasts the highest concentration of ski and snowboard resorts in all of North America. Within an hour of the airport, guests will find 18 ski areas to enjoy. There is also a bevy of activities ranging from sleigh rides, ice skating, snowtubing and sledding to gambling, shopping, dining and watching world-class live entertainment.

The summit elevations in the region range from 7,350 to over 10,100 feet. The high elevation, lake effect and cold temperatures guarantee longer ski and ride seasons and absolutely excellent snowfall. The area’s unique mountains feature runs and trails and terrain parks for every level of skier or boarder. There are challenging moguls and powder chutes for experts, spectacular half-pipes and terrain parks, rails and trick jumps for snowboarders, cruiser runs for mellower skiers and riders and bunny trails for the little ones. Whatever type of terrain guests seek, they will be able to find it in the Reno / Lake Tahoe region.

Reno, “The Biggest Little City in the World” is absolutely replete with activities, events and places to see. There are excellent casinos, world-class entertainment, bars, clubs, chapels, shopping, restaurants and more. There are also excellent museums, cultural centers and historic walks around the city. There is an impressive array of lodging available, from casino hotels to luxury condominiums, rental homes and motels. Reno has so many options that guests can tailor a vacation to perfectly suit their tastes. Like they say, it’s a small town with a big city feel.

Reno has tons of shops for ski and snowboard enthusiasts and they often have inexpensive rental gear available as well. One can get fantastic discounts and closeout specials on equipment including skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, jackets, helmets, hats, gloves, custom boot fitting and much more. Also, the Reno shops have extensive ski and snowboard rental and repair departments so visitors have the very best equipment available to them.

Reno boasts a pretty extensive public transportation system. There are inner-city buses that take people throughout the city and surrounding area. There are trains that take visitors to other parts of Nevada and California and many of the ski areas have shuttle services both from the airport and downtown Reno daily, so that skiers and riders don’t have to bother with driving and parking.

Reno and the surrounding ski resorts are absolutely chock full of fun activities and experiences. People travel from all over the world every winter to experience what many consider to be the best skiing in North America. Reno provides ample entertainment and nightlife and the 18 resorts in the area offer everything from cruiser beginner runs to terrifying backcountry, chutes and everything in between. Reno is the gateway to one of the best winter vacation destinations in North America.