Sky Tavern Ski Area
| Sky Tavern | |
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| Location | Nevada |
| Nearest major city | Reno, Nevada |
| Vertical | 900 feet (275 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,240 feet (2,510 m) |
| Base elevation | 7,340 feet (2,235 m) |
| Skiable area | 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Trails | 14 |
| Longest run | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
| Website | https://www.skytavern.org |
Sky Tavern is a ski resort in Nevada, United States. It is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, near to Lake Tahoe and Reno.
Location
[edit]The resort is located on Mt. Rose Highway, 20 miles from Reno.[1]
History
[edit]Founded in 1948, Sky Tavern is home to the oldest non-profit ski and snowboard training facility in America.[2] In 2021, Sky Tavern was awarded the National Ski Areas Association Conversation Cup which “recognizes the best ski area programs aimed at bringing in first-time guests and converting them into lifelong participants.”[3]
The ski area is also well known for its adaptive ski program for children with learning and/or physical disabilities. There are five PSIA adaptive instructors that volunteer to coach those children.[3]
Terrain
[edit]Description of terrain
Soda Springs features 14 trails, and the resort encompasses 200 acres (81 ha). The longest trail is 0.7 mi (1.1 km). The base elevation of the resort is 7,340 ft (2,240 m), and the summit is 8,240 ft (2,510 m).[2]
Terrain types:[2]
- 35% Beginner Green
- 20% Intermediate Blue
- 25% Advanced Black
- 15% Expert Double Black
Snowfall
[edit]The average yearly snowfall for Sky Tavern is 264 in (670 cm).[2]
See also
[edit]- List of ski areas and resorts in the United States
- Comparison of North American ski resorts
- List of Lake Tahoe ski resorts
References
[edit]- ^ "Sky Tavern | City of Reno". www.reno.gov. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b c d "Sky Tavern | California Ski Industry Association". skicalifornia.org.
- ^ a b Griffo, Laney (2023-07-22). "Sports for all: Sky Tavern aims to be most accessible ski, mountain biking area in Basin". www.tahoedailytribune.com. Retrieved 2024-12-15.