While certainly not among the largest ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, there are reasons to place Diamond Peak among the best Tahoe has to offer.
The community-owned, fiercely independent ski resort in Incline Village remains community-driven, giving it a distinct place among the crowded Tahoe ski resort scene.
“Small but thrilling, Tahoe’s hidden gem,” is how Diamond Peak ski resort likes to bill itself.
Since opening in 1966, Diamond Peak has been providing skiers and snowboarders with 1,840 vertical feet of skiable terrain that’s packed into 655 acres. The resort offers the fourth most skiable vertical in the Tahoe Basin.
And we haven’t even mentioned perhaps Diamond Peak’s No. 1 calling card – its incredible views of nearby Lake Tahoe. The panoramic lake views are visible on numerous runs on the mountain, which has incredible glades for tree skiing/riding, and one of Tahoe’s most progressive terrain parks (The Village).
New Summit Backcountry Gate: This winter Diamond Peak will offer backcountry skiers and snowboarders access to the backcountry surrounding the resort via a dedicated backcountry access gate located near the top of the Crystal Express Chairlift.
Users must have a valid Diamond Peak lift ticket or season pass to ride the Crystal Express chairlift to the summit of the resort and must exit and/or enter the resort’s boundaries via the designated gate.
The opening of the new backcountry access gate will allow access to multiple backcountry zones in and around the resort, from the backside facing east into the Carson Valley, to the west-facing slopes south of the resort that face Lake Tahoe.
The area beyond the ski resort boundaries is in a natural state, and skiers/riders who chose to access the backcountry will do so at their own risk and should be prepared for all hazards they may encounter – deep snow, avalanches, steep terrain, tree wells, cliffs, cornices and unpredictable terrain and conditions.
Note that Diamond Peak’s ski patrol does not perform avalanche mitigation work in the backcountry, nor do they patrol outside of the resort’s boundaries. All backcountry users must be self-sufficient, carry the proper backcountry equipment, and have the proper training to ensure their safety and the safety of their party.
Backcountry users are expected to respect the private lands that exist outside of Diamond Peak’s boundary and stay on National Forest lands when recreating in the backcountry.
Save with 3-Day Flex Pass: The more you ski, the more you save with a 3-Day Flex Pass multiday lift ticket.
This direct-to-lift mini pass offers three days of skiing or snowboarding any day this winter and is valid the entire 2024-25 season. A 3-Day Flex Pass is the best deal for skiers and riders planning to ski multiple days, but not quite enough to justify a full season pass.
The 3-Day Flex Passes will go on sale in November, with discounted rates as low as $120 per day for adults, $100 per day for youth and seniors, and $50 per day for children.
Bonus lift tickets for season pass holders: Diamond Peak’s 2024-25 season pass holders will enjoy 36 complimentary lift tickets at 12 partner resorts across the country this winter – generally three days at each resort.
Participating resorts include Mt. Shasta Ski Park (CA), Beech Mountain (NC), Bogus Basin (ID), Cooper (CO), Tahoe Donner XC & Downhill (CA), Eaglecrest Ski Area (AK), Loup Loup Ski Bowl (WA), Loveland Ski Area (CO), Monarch Mountain (CO), Plattekill Mountain (NY), Red River Ski Area (NM), and Wachusett Mountain (MA).
Every Diamond Peak pass holder also receives four discounted Bring-A-Friend Tickets, which can be used to bring friends to the resort. Visit www.DiamondPeak.com for details, restrictions and the full list of perks.
Pass Holder Early Ups Event: Diamond Peak season pass holders are invited to join their fellow pass holders for an hour of early access to freshly groomed slopes (or fresh powder, depending on Mother Nature) and a complimentary continental breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Diamond Peak’s lift operations team will open the Lakeview chairlift an hour early at 8 a.m. for season pass holders only. There will be a selection of pasties, fruit, and coffee/tea/juice at the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge for pass holders to enjoy during their early access.
Guided after-hours snowshoe hikes: Join guides from the Incline Village Parks & Recreation Department for Community After-Hours Snowshoe Hikes to Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge.
The snowshoe hikes offer non-skiers the chance to enjoy the slopes of Diamond Peak in wintertime and encourage exercising in a social setting. The 1.5-mile (3 miles round trip) hikes include guides and exclusive after-hours access to Diamond Peak and Snowflake Lodge. There will be wine, beer, hot cocoa and light snacks available for purchase at the lodge. See www.DiamondPeak.com/events for reservations and more information.
New PistenBully 600 Polar Park groomer: Diamond Peak has once again invested in a new snowcat/groomer to stay at the forefront of slope maintenance.
The resort’s new PistenBully 600 Polar Park grooming machine incorporates all the latest grooming and shaping technology that PistenBully has to offer, in a comfortable package that reduces emissions and increases efficiency. The technology provides Diamond Peak’s slope maintenance staff with even more tools to lay down high-quality corduroy throughout the mountain.
For additional information, visit www.DiamondPeak.com or call (775) 832–1177.
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