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Finding something more fun than a snow day in the Reno-Tahoe area is hard. Check out where to have a snow play day with your loved ones! From the various resorts offering the perfect conditions to ski and snowboard, as well as the trails that you can snowshoe, and the hills that are just begging to be sled down, there’s no shortage of fun to be had.

Galena Creek Visitor Center and Recreation Area

(775) 849-4948 – 18250 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511
One of the favorite places to head on a snowy day and just a few miles from South Reno is the Galena Creek Visitor Center and Recreation Area. The hills make great places to slip, slide, and sled, and the trails are often taken over by snowshoers.

North Tahoe Regional Park

(530) 546-4212 – 6600 Donner Rd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Besides offering a child’s sled hill, North Tahoe Regional Park also offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as snowshoe tours and hikes by Tahoe Adventure Company.

Spooner Summit

(775) 831-0494 – Highway 28, Spooner Lake, NV 89703
Bring your own snow equipment and enjoy a winter adventure. The park is also a partner of Nevada Nordic to help bring groomed ski trails to Nevada. Cross-country skiers and snowshoe users are welcome to the Spooner Summit.

Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

(530) 583-1516 – 251 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
Pack up your family and friends for a day of cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, sledding, and ice skating. Tahoe City Winter Sports Park has it all and is currently accepting reservations.

Tahoe Meadows

Mt Rose Hwy, New Washoe City, NV 89704
The informal slope is one of the best sledding spots in the Tahoe area. The Tahoe Meadows area is a popular spot for sledding and tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Reno Resorts with Snow Play Areas

Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe – (530) 577-4352 – Nebelhorn, Hwy 50 El Dorado Fwy, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155
Camp Richardson Mountain Sports Center – (530) 542-6584 – 1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Granlibakken Sledding & Snow Play Area – (530) 581-7533 – 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Hansen’s Resort Snow Tube and Saucer Hill – (530) 544-3361 – 1360 Ski Run Blvd #8601, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Snow Tubing at Palisades Tahoe – (800) 403-0206 – 1651 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Tahoe Donner Snow Play Area – (530) 587-9437 – 12790 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161
Tahoe Tubing at Boreal Mountain Resort – (530) 426-3666 – 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728
Tube Town and Planet Kids at Soda Springs – (530) 426-1010 – 10244 Soda Springs Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728
Village Ice Skating at Northstar California – (888) 367-5257 – 100 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161

Now that you know where to have a snow play day, be sure to get out and enjoy the winter weather with your loved ones! It’s an inexpensive and fun way to spend an afternoon in the winter.

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Could your mood use a lift? Well, good news — ski and snowboard season is here! The slopes will be opening soon and your weekends are sure to be full of trips to the resorts to enjoy some fresh powder. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a list of the 2021 ski resort opening dates and safety protocols.

Opening Dates

Now Open – Boreal Mountain Resort
- Unlimited season passes – $529 for adults 24 – 59
- Unlimited season passes – $469 for young adults 18 – 23
- Unlimited season passes – $419 for teens 13 – 17
- Unlimited season passes – $319 for kids 5 – 12
- Unlimited season passes – $39 for micro kids 4 and under
- Unlimited season passes – $189 for seniors 60 – 69
- Unlimited season passes – $79 for super seniors 70+
- Night passes – $329
Now Open – Palisades Tahoe
- Ikon Pass – $1,149 for adults 23+
- Ikon Pass – $869 for young adults 13 – 22
- Ikon Pass – $379 for children 5 – 12
- Ikon Pass – $149 for children 4 and under
- Ikon Base Pass – $879 for adults 23+
- Ikon Base Pass – $679 for young adults 13 – 22
- Ikon Base Pass – $339 for children 5 – 12
- Ikon Base Pass – $99 for children 4 and under
- Ikon 4-Day Pass – $499 for adults 23+
- Ikon 4-Day Pass – $399 for young adults 13 – 22
- Ikon 4-Day Pass – $299 for children 5 – 12
- Ikon 4-Day Pass – $299 for children 4 and under
- Tahoe Super 4 Pack – $399 for adults 18+
- Tahoe Super 4 Pack – $359 for seniors 70+
- Tahoe Super 4 Pack – $359 for young adults 13 – 17
- Tahoe Super 4 Pack – $319 for children 5 – 12
- Midweek 4 Pack – $329 for adults 18+
- Midweek 4 Pack – $296 for seniors 70+
- Midweek 4 Pack – $296 for young adults 13 – 17
- Midweek 4 Pack – $230 for children 5 – 12
November 19 – Northstar California
- Epic passes – $1,024 for adults 13+
- Epic passes – $514 for kids 5 – 12
- Epic local passes – $774 for adults 19+
- Epic local passes – $604 for teens 13 – 18
- Epic local passes – $394 for kids 5 – 12
- Tahoe local passes – $654 for adults 19+
- Tahoe local passes – $517 for teens 13 – 18
- Tahoe local passes – $324 for kids 5 – 12
- Tahoe value passes – $562 for adults 19 – 64
- Tahoe value passes – $464 for seniors 65+
- Tahoe value passes – $454 for teens 13 – 18
- Tahoe value passes – $274 for kids 5 – 12
November 19 – Heavenly Mountain
- Epic passes – $1,024 for adults 13+
- Epic passes – $514 for kids 5 – 12
- Epic local passes – $774 for adults 19+
- Epic local passes – $604 for teens 13 – 18
- Epic local passes – $394 for kids 5 – 12
- Tahoe local passes – $654 for adults 19+
- Tahoe local passes – $517 for teens 13 – 18
- Tahoe local passes – $324 for kids 5 – 12
- Tahoe value passes – $562 for adults 19 – 64
- Tahoe value passes – $464 for seniors 65+
- Tahoe value passes – $454 for teens 13 – 18
- Tahoe value passes – $274 for kids 5 – 12
November 29 – Sugar Bowl Resort
- Unrestricted passes – $989 for adults 23 – 64
- Unrestricted passes – $794 for young adults 13 – 22
- Unrestricted passes – $794 for seniors 65 – 74
- Unrestricted passes – $594 for children 6 – 12
- Unrestricted passes – $594 for super seniors 75+
- Unrestricted passes – $99 for children 5 and under
- Slightly restricted passes – $784 for adults 23 – 64
- Slightly restricted passes – $669 for young adults 13 – 22
- Slightly restricted passes – $669 for seniors 65 – 74
- Midweek passes – $619 for adults 23 – 64
- Midweek passes – $599 for young adults 13 – 22
- Midweek passes – $599 for seniors 65 – 74
December 3 – Kirkwood
- Epic passes – $1,024 for adults 13+
- Epic passes – $514 for kids 5 – 12
- Epic local passes – $774 for adults 19+
- Epic local passes – $604 for teens 13 – 18
- Epic local passes – $394 for kids 5 – 12
- Kirkwood passes – $654 for adults 19 – 64
- Kirkwood passes – $529 for seniors 65+
- Kirkwood passes – $519 for teens 13 – 18
- Kirkwood passes – $334 for kids 5 – 12
- Tahoe local passes – $654 for adults 19+
- Tahoe local passes – $517 for teens 13 – 18
- Tahoe local passes – $324 for kids 5 – 12
- Tahoe value passes – $562 for adults 19 – 64
- Tahoe value passes – $464 for seniors 65+
- Tahoe value passes – $454 for teens 13 – 18
- Tahoe value passes – $274 for kids 5 – 12
December 9 – Diamond Peak Ski Resort
- Season passes – $620 for adults 24 – 64
- Season passes – $520 for young adults 13 – 23
- Season passes – $280 for kids 7 – 12
- Season passes – $520 for seniors 65 – 69
- Season passes – $220 for super seniors 70 – 79
- Season passes – FREE for kids 6 & under and adults 80+
- Season passes – $1,099 for transferrable tickets
TBD – Homewood Mountain Resort
- Ultimate passes – $999 for adults 19 – 61
- Ultimate passes – $649 for teens 13 – 18
- Ultimate passes – $379 for kids 5 – 12
- Ultimate passes – $649 for seniors 62+
- Ultimate passes – FREE for kids 4 and under
- Ultimate family passes – $3,199
TBD – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
- Premier passes – $795 for adults 16+
- Premier passes – $395 for children 6 – 15
- Value passes – $695 for adults 16+
- Value passes – $345 for children 6 – 15
- Midweek + Sundays passes – $595 for adults 16+
- Midweek + Sundays passes – $295 for children 6 – 15
- Midweek passes – $495 for adults 16+
- Midweek passes – $245 for children 6 – 15
- My passes – $325
TBD – Sierra-at-Tahoe
- Unlimited passes – $549 for adults 23 – 69
- Unlimited passes – $449 for young adults 13 – 22
- Unlimited passes – $449 for college students
- Unlimited passes – $249 for children 5 – 12
- Unlimited passes – $249 for super seniors 70+
- Unlimited passes – FREE for children 4 and under
- Play passes – $449 for adults 23 – 69
- Play passes – $399 for young adults 13 – 22
- Play passes – $399 for college students
- Weekday passes – $349 for adults 23 – 69

Safety Protocols

Each of the ski resorts is taking extra precautions to protect the health and safety of their staff and guests. The health and safety guidelines include, but are not limited to:

Face coverings are required in indoor areas, lift lines, while riding lift chairs, during lessons, and in all ski areas
Maintain 6 feet distance between yourself and other guests and staff
Limited capacity in dining areas and bars, including limited food service
Advanced reservations may be required for those without a season pass
Contactless or cashless payments
Employee health screenings
Additional cleaning and disinfecting of shared spaces

If you need more ideas on how to enjoy this ski season or if you’d like to know what’s happening in the local real estate market, contact the David Morris Group. We’re happy to be your helpful guide. Give us a call at (775) 828-3292.

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