Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area, Carson City, NV

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

Phone: (775) 749-5349

Website: http://www.spoonerlake.com/

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.

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