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Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area, Carson City, NV

Snow Patrol — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:32:30 +0000

Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area is located in: Carson City, NV

Phone: (775) 749-5349

About the Resort:

This is an incredible resort that spans more than 9000 acres. Whether you are brand new to cross country skiing or an old pro, this is probably the best place to go in the area. They’ve done a great job of making sure that all levels of cross skiers will have more than enough to do and there are also plenty of other activities here that the entire family can enjoy.

We loved the log cabins for lodging and they are all very well maintained and cozy. This is truly the spot for a relaxing weekend getaway and you won’t be too crowded either, since there is more than enough room for everyone here.

What You Need to Know:

Since many of these trails are remote, the management asks that all skiers bring their own food, water, and preparations. You’ll be pretty far from the base on many of these trails and it is imperative to make sure that you have everything you need with you. Advanced skiers that plan to stay awhile will be best served by using the cabins that can be found in many spots along the trail.

This is a serious place to cross country ski, but you’ll still have plenty of fun. The trails are immaculately groomed and there are frequent patrols to make sure that everyone is safe and well cared for.

Tips for Beginners:

The beginner trails can be found at the base of the mountain and there are also some great lessons that you can take advantage of throughout the day. We highly recommend going on one of the shorter trails until you are well versed in the art of cross country skiing since it can be tiring. Make sure to bring plenty of food with you and learn about packing while skiing to make it easier.

Even though many of these trails are geared towards more experienced cross country skiers we still found that this was a great place to learn and enjoy the art.

Fees:

Trail Passes
Daily
Adult All Day: $21.00 (9am-5pm)
Adult Half Day: $16.00 (1pm-5pm)
Adult Twilight: $10.00 (3pm-5pm)
Morning Return By Noon*: $16.00
Student (13-18): $10.00 (9am-5pm)
Master (60-69): $16.00 (9am-5pm)
Master Twilight: $10.00 (3pm-5pm)
12 & under (w/parents) and 70+ ski for FREE!!
*Get $5.00 back on your adult all day trail pass if you return by noon.

Midweek Specials*
Tuesday: $12.00
Wed & Thur: $16.00
Thursday women's snowshoe tour with Nina: $40.00
*Midweek Specials are not valid 12/24,25,26,27,28/07 or 1/2,3,4/07.

Ski Rentals
Adult all day ski rental: $19.00
Adult half-day (1:00): $15.00
Junior equipment 13-18: $10.00
12 & Under: $5.00

Skate Ski Rentals
All Day: $25.00
Afternoon 1pm-5pm: $20.00
(Salomon Pilot boots, Fischer skate cut skis)

Snowshoe Rentals
Adult rental: $15.00
Adult half-day rental: $12.00
Junior rental: $10.00
Salomon Scrambler Boots: $7
Snowshoe and area fee combo: $30.00 (Best Deal)

Kinder Sled Rentals
Hourly sled rental: $8.00/hr
All day sled rental: $19.00

How to Get There:

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Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area is located 1/2 mile on Highway 28 from Highway 50 on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.

It is 12 miles to the North from the Stateline Casinos in South Lake Tahoe and 10 miles to the West on HW 50 from Carson City.

Originally posted 2008-11-18 05:45:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, NV

Snow Patrol — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:01:49 +0000

Diamond Peak Ski Resort is located in: Incline Village, NV

Phone: (775) 832-1177

Website: http://www.diamondpeak.com/

About the Resort:

Located just over the border from California in Incline Village, the Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a world-class facility that offers non-stop fun for skiers and snowboarders. They have gone to great lengths to make the place family friendly and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. The sun decks are a great place to go after being out on the slopes and the free shuttle service makes this an economical place to stay and ski.

What You Need to Know:

There are currently 30 runs in operation, with some tree skiing allowed, as well as open areas. There are a total of 655 acres to ski here, and six lifts are in operation. Even though there are not a ton of lifts, we did not find that waiting was a problem here and everything runs quite smoothly. This is a true resort with high class lodging, great stores and terrific food.

The longest run is around 2.5 miles and there are some great opportunities here for both beginning and advanced skiers.

Tips for Beginners:

The children's ski school is renowned as being one of the best places for kids to learn the fundamentals of skiing. There is also a daily school for adults in both skiing and snowboarding. About 18% of the trails are suitable for adults, and there are some great areas to really get the feel for the technique here.

The lesson fees are reasonable and special packages are available as well. Out of all of the places to get instruction and still stay at a great resort, this has to be one of the best that we have come across. There is also a terrain park, which is a great place to try out the new techniques you've learned during your lessons, and it is very well suited for snowboarders and those looking to add a little more advanced techniques to their skiing or snowboarding repertoire.

Fees:

Fees:

Daily Lift Tickets

Age/Ticket--- All Day/ Half Day

(12:30 pm)

Adult (18-64)--- $49/$38

Youth and Senior(15-17 must show ID; 65-69)---$39/$30

Child and Super senior (7-14 & 70-79)---$18/$14

(6 and under, 80+)---FREE/FREE

Interchangeable Parent's Pass---$49

Multi-Day Tickets

Choose 2 or 3 days out of 5 consecutive days

Age/Ticket---2 Day/3 Day/5 Day

Adult (18-64)--- $87/$121/$179

Youth (15-17 must show ID)---$69/$96/$142

Child---$32/$45/$67

Mini Passes:

Pass Type Adult

2-Day Mini Pass $87

3-Day Mini Pass $121

5-Day Mini Pass $179

7-Day Mini Pass $224

How to Get There:
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From San Francisco / Sacramento (255 / 135 Miles)

1. Take I-80 East to Truckee

2. Take HWY 267 exit to North Shore Lake Tahoe

3. At HWY 28 junction, turn left, proceed to Incline Village

4. Turn left on Country Club Drive

5. Turn Right on Ski Way, follow to the top

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Mt Rose Ski Tahoe Resort, Reno, NV

Snow Patrol — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:37:40 +0000

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Resort is located in: Reno, NV

Phone: 1-800-Ski-Rose

Website: http://www.mtrose.com/

About the Resort:

This is a very well known resort that is just a little over the border from California and it has become a very popular destination for many travelers. If you're serious about skiing, this is a great place to go, and it is also very family friendly. It is centrally located near hotels, a military base and the airport and is one of the easiest resorts to access in this area.

What You Need to Know:

The resort is open from 8am to 6pm every day during the season and even though this is a popular resort, they don't have a problem with overcrowding. There are a total of eight lifts, but they are so fast that you generally do not end up having to wait around for very long. In fact, one of the lifts will rocket you 1800 feet in a little under 4 minutes.

With more than 60 trails, a slide bowl and plenty of chutes, this is a great place to go if you like the thrill of skiing hard and fast. They keep the trails very well groomed and they do make snow if the season is a little dry, or if the trails are a little sparse.

Tips for Beginners:

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Fees:

2008-2009 Daily Rates

Full-Day Half-Day

Adult (18 - 64) $64 $50

Senior (65-74) $44 flat rate

Super Senior (75+) $17

Teen** (13-17) $44 flat rate

Child (6-12) $17 flat rate

Children 5 & under are FREE

The resort also noted: Discounted Lift Ticket Vouchers are available for purchase to Department of Defense personnel via the Military Ticket Program (MTP). The Lift Ticket Vouchers must be pre-purchased prior to arrival at Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe through participating bases' MWR/ITT offices. For a listing of participating locations or to add your base to the program - please contact MTP office at (619) 767-6000.

Ski and Snowboard

Multi-Day

Performance (ski package) $47 $42

Adult/Teen $37 $32

Child (12 and under) $20 $15

Helmets $5

Basket / Ski Check (located lower level main lodge)

Ski Check Daily storage of skis and boards. free

Basket Check Daily check in & out service. $2

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Child (12 and under) $20

How to Get There:

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