Lee Canyon

The closest skiing to Las Vegas, just 47 minutes from the Strip. A small Spring Mountains escape for desert dwellers.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
268m (879ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,895m (9,498ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,627m (8,619ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
376cm (148in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
32
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
200 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
20%
Intermediate
60%
Advanced
20%

Best For

BeginnersFamilies

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Lee Canyon's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Set high in the Spring Mountains of southern Nevada, Lee Canyon sits well above the Mojave Desert floor that surrounds it. The thin, dry continental air and pine-covered slopes make for a cool pocket in an otherwise arid region.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Las Vegas (LAS), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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