Diamond Peak Ski Resort Guide
Diamond Peak, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 8,530ft |
| Resort Height | 6,726ft |
| Nearest Airport | Reno Tahoe |
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Diamond Peak
The ski area of Diamond Peak is at an altitude of 6,726ft.
Summary
Diamond Peak is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 161 miles of downhill skiing, with 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Diamond Peak itself (30 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Lake Tahoe ski resorts of Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Sugar Bowl.
The ski resort itself is at 6,726ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 8,530ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Diamond Peak offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Diamond Peak is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Diamond Peak.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Diamond Peak is 2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Solitude Canyon'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Diamond Peak?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 21 December, with around 11in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Diamond Peak Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 22 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Lake Tahoe Ski Area
| Trails Number of runs | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 161 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 62 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Diamond Peak Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,530ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 6,726ft |
| Resort Altitude (Diamond Peak) | 6,726ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,804ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
NW
Diamond Peak has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Diamond Peak?
This ski resort is in Klamath, Oregon, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Diamond Peak is Reno Tahoe, 40 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 52 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Diamond Peak open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
