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Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Diamond Peak

Projected Opening
Dec 03
Projected Closing
Apr 18
Lifts
7
Trails
40
Skiable Terrain
655 ac
Base
6,700'
Summit
8,540'
Vertical Drop
1,840'
Average Snowfall
202"
Snowfall
202"
Annual Snowfall
  • Nov3"
  • Dec39"
  • Jan49"
  • Feb54"
  • Mar55"
  • Apr7"

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Diamond Peak has a vertical drop of 1,840 feet with a high base and summit elevation that captures plenty of snow. It is located at Incline Village on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Diamond Peak has an average annual snowfall of around 325 inches and just about 655 acres of skiable terrain. You will find 30 trails, plus open bowls, and tree skiing areas.

Diamond Peak

Projected Opening
Dec 03
Projected Closing
Apr 18
Lifts
7
Trails
40
Skiable Terrain
655 ac
Base
6,700'
Summit
8,540'
Vertical Drop
1,840'
Average Snowfall
202"
Snowfall
202"
Annual Snowfall
  • Nov3"
  • Dec39"
  • Jan49"
  • Feb54"
  • Mar55"
  • Apr7"
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Diamond Peak - spring conditions 3 - photo by Ryan Salm
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Important Dates

  • Projected opening date
    Dec 03, 2026
  • Projected closing date
    Apr 18, 2027
  • Projected Days Open
    135
  • Days Open Last Year
    100
  • Years Open
    60
  • Average Snowfall
    202"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
8%
Intermediate Runs
28%
Advanced Runs
33%
Expert Runs
33%
Runs in Total
40
Longest Run
2.1 mi
Skiable Terrain
655 ac
Snow Making
492 ac

Lifts

7
High Speed Quads
1
Quad Chairs
2
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
1

Inside Scoop

Diamond Peak - Fresh snow on Penguin Pete statue - Photo by Jake Pollock
Full-facility base lodge, sun decks, rentals, lessons, restaurants, child ski center, sports shop, free shuttle service, and non-denominational services at the top of Lake View Chair. Seventy-five percent snowmaking.
I've lived and skied in Tahoe for over 35 years. Worked at and/or had passes at Palisdes (Squaw), Alpine Meadows, and Mt Rose, in addition to Diamond Peak. The size , challenge, and variety of terrain at DP cannot hold a candle to those other mountains. And you know what, I don't care. I've grown…
Andy Levy
Mar 07, 2023