Skiing at Lee Canyon Ski Resort – Mount Charleston and Las Vegas
Located just 50 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Lee Canyon Ski Resort on Mount Charleston offers a refreshing escape into alpine serenity during Nevada’s snowy months. Known for its views of the Spring Mountains and excellent skiing conditions, this area offers locals and visitors the chance to enjoy winter sports without enduring long travel times. Mount Charleston stands as one of the highest peaks in the state, offering powder-filled runs and a unique winter climate only minutes away from the desert.
Adventure Guide To Skiing at Lee Canyon Ski Resort – Mount Charleston
Ski Runs and Terrain Options
Lee Canyon features 27 marked trails spread across beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert levels. The three chairlifts—Sherwood, Bluebird, and Rabbit Peak—provide access to well-groomed slopes, while Rabbit Peak is particularly beginner-friendly. The terrain park offers rails, boxes, and jumps for freestyle enthusiasts looking to test their skills. For those who prefer off-piste skiing, the tree lines provide challenging runs when conditions allow.
Snow Tubing Park
Beyond skiing, Lee Canyon boasts a snow tubing park, perfect for families and groups. Situated near the main lodge, the tubing area features designated lanes and a magic carpet lift for easy access. It's a fantastic option if you're not up for skiing but still want to enjoy the snow.
Base Lodge Amenities
The Hillside Lodge serves as a hub for food, gear rentals, and relaxation. Inside, you’ll find a cozy café offering items like hot chocolate and hearty chili to refuel after a day on the slopes. The scenic outdoor deck provides sweeping mountain vistas and is ideal for breaks between runs.
Local Insights
Mount Charleston’s snowpack varies but tends to peak between January and March, delivering optimal skiing conditions. This area is also home to bristlecone pines, some of the oldest living trees, adding a natural wonder to the backdrop.
Visitor Tips
Best Times to Visit: Midweek visits mean lighter crowds; arrive early for parking.
What to Bring: Layers for fluctuating temperatures, sunscreen for altitude-related UV exposure, and equipment (or you can rent gear on-site).
Getting There: Lee Canyon Ski Resort is about 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas via US-95 N and SR-156 (Kyle Canyon Road), with a drive time of approximately 50 minutes.
Adventure Map
Reviews
Armahn Rastawan2 weeks ago
Lee Canyon is such a great escape from Vegas! It’s just an hour away, and you’re suddenly in a completely different world with snow and mountains. The slopes are fun and perfect for a quick day trip, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced. The staff was super nice and if needed, renting gear was easy and hassle-free. The lodge is cozy, and grabbing a bite after a few runs just hits the spot. It’s not a huge resort, but for how close it is, it’s absolutely worth it!
Nana Kou3 months ago
Nice place. Must be even more beautiful during winter.
The scenic ride is good but once you reach the top it will go back down since there's nothing at the top and i paid 29$ for it however price changes depending on what date of the week. There was a music show as well when i visited.
Overall it's a nice place to hang around with friends and stuff , it has a bicycle trail too so you can bring your offroad bicycle here.
The souvenir shop is pretty small though.
David Pattenaude2 weeks ago
I'm only up here as a Rideshare Driver to Pickup Clients who've made the Journey to Play in the Snow.
However, The Limited times I've been here, It's an absolutely Stunning spot, The Ski & Boarding Looks Amazing, Just wish I'd have known 25 Yrs ago when I coulda Enjoyed it as well..
Rodney McDonaldin the last week
Can you ski or snowboard near Las Vegas? Yes, you can! The Lee Canyon Ski Resort is around 50 miles from the Strip. My son and I planned a snowboarding outing while we were vacationing in Vegas. The lift tickets were expensive as we went on a weekend right after New Years Day. There was a big crowd but the resort was big enough where it didn't seem overcrowded. The check-in and equipment rental process took longer than we anticipated but we got our gear and were ready to hit the slopes. It was our first time so we got a quick lesson on the basics and went over to the bunny slopes. The lift was cool and the slopes was adequate for beginners. We didn't go up any further than that bit there was a restaurant up the mountain. We had a great experience snowboarding and we will definitely try it again either here or another resort in the future.
Graham Bellin the last week
Had a season pass for a couple of years now. Their passes are a little tricky to get to work but I'm guessing they are working on that.
Overall this is a very small mountain but for the price it's worth it. You can keep your practice up at the moment & the snow that they have created for the three runs is good at the moment. Could it do with more snow? Well yes but that's not their fault as we are in a dry season so far.
Staff are super friendly, the community as a whole is super welcoming and the fact you can be on the lift in under an hour from the Vegas strip is amazing.
