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Diamond Peak Ski Resort Guide

Diamond Peak, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,600m
Resort Height2,050m
 Nearest AirportReno Tahoe
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Diamond Peak

The ski area of Diamond Peak is at an altitude of 2,050m.

Summary

Diamond Peak is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 259km 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 2,050m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,600m, 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 4km 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 6cm, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Diamond Peak Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
14
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
14
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 
Cross Country
Total Length
35km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Lake Tahoe Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
84
Downhill
Total Length
259km
Cross Country
Total Length
100km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
29

Altitudes & Slopes

Diamond Peak Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,600m
Lowest Piste2,050m
Resort Altitude (Diamond Peak)2,050m
Max Vertical550m

Ski Slope Aspects

NW

Diamond Peak has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Diamond Peak
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.

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