Diamond Peak, USA
Of all the resorts in Tahoe, Diamond Peak doesn’t quite mix it with the likes of Squaw and Heavenly but that’s not necessarily a bad thing; as the weekends swell the other resorts, Diamond Peak promise amazing views, no crowds and good value. Built after Squaw hosted the Winter Olympics in 1960, and extended to its current size in the 80’s. Diamond Peak is a resort that places a strong emphasis on fun, families and snow, and they succeed in many ways as this is a cool hang-out that attracts all ages with the slopes getting a good annual snow covering. The slopes are set out in a simple manner with a good mixture of runs spread out over the whole mountain. Being a quiet resort, the trails don’t get busy and there aren’t long lift lines. but most of the lifts are painfully slow, but does give you plenty of opportunity to sample the amazing views of Tahoe.
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New for season
High speed quad (crystal express) added for 2004 season
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 6
Cable cars: 0
Gondolas: 0
Chair lifts: 6
Drag lifts: 0
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 30
Total ride area: 655 acres
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)
Top lift: 2603
Vertical drop: 560
First lift: 2042
Piste suitability
Green runs: 18%
Red runs: 46%
Black runs: 36%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half day $35
$46 adult day,
$535 adult season,
$58 family day ticket
Lift times:Open 9am to 4pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 7.6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 75%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
Private lessons from $75ph, groups from $55 - $72 for 1.45hrs. Children between 4-7 prices $95 per day.
Snowboard Hire:
All boards have Rossignol step-in bindings. 34$ per day for full kit
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Quiet, great views of the lake, and reasonable lift prices, but you'll be board after a day unless you're a complete beginner.
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ON THE SLOPES: Quiet but nothing too hair-raising
OFF THE SLOPES: You're in Tahoe baby
MONEY WISE: Cheaper than most resorts, but also smaller
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:none
TREE RUNS:Yes
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