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Every snowboard.vegas guide in one place: Lee Canyon conditions, tickets, rentals and the drive, plus trips to Brian Head, Mammoth and Big Bear.
Lee Canyon, the ski resort on Mount Charleston
Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston: base elevation, lifts and terrain from the resort, the scheduled Nov 20 opening, and links to tickets and rentals.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Where to skiSki resorts near Las Vegas
Ski resorts within a day's drive of Las Vegas, from Lee Canyon to Brian Head, Big Bear, Arizona Snowbowl and Mammoth, with drive distance and links.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Beginners · Start hereYour first ski or snowboard day from Las Vegas
New to skiing or snowboarding? Yes, Las Vegas has a ski resort. What to pack, what to rent, how to get to Lee Canyon, and storage-bin tips for the car.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Lee Canyon · LiveLee Canyon weather and conditions
Lee Canyon weather from the National Weather Service for the base area, the scheduled Nov 20 opening, and links to the resort's snow report and live cams.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Lee Canyon · PricesLee Canyon lift tickets
Lee Canyon 2026/27 lift ticket and season pass prices from the resort, checked on a set date: demand-based day tickets from $9, Power Pass, kids free.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Passes · 2026/27Which ski pass should you buy if you live in Las Vegas?
Which ski pass covers Lee Canyon, Brian Head and Arizona Snowbowl? Power Pass vs Ikon, Epic and Indy for Las Vegas beginners, from each pass's own site.
Updated Oct 30, 2026Read →Lee Canyon · GearSki and snowboard rentals for Lee Canyon
Where to rent skis and snowboards for Lee Canyon: the resort's rental shop, plus Stone Sports and Gravity Sports in Las Vegas, with what each rents.
Updated Oct 23, 2026Read →Event · Nov 14–15, 2026SnowJam Las Vegas 2026: the preseason ski and snowboard expo
SnowJam Las Vegas is Nov 14–15, 2026 at the Convention Center: gear sale, boot fitting, and free Lee Canyon, Brian Head and Snowbowl lift-ticket vouchers.
Updated Oct 30, 2026Read →Lee Canyon · The driveGetting to Lee Canyon from Las Vegas
How to get from Las Vegas to Lee Canyon: the route up US-95 and SR-156, free parking, Nevada chain rules and where to check road conditions before you go.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Lee Canyon · SnowboardingSnowboarding at Lee Canyon
Snowboarding at Lee Canyon for 2026/27: the new rope tow for park laps, beginner terrain, the free first lesson and paid lessons, from the resort.
Updated Oct 23, 2026Read →Gear · ShopsSki and snowboard shops in Las Vegas and Henderson
Ski and snowboard shops in Las Vegas and Henderson for gear, tuning and rentals: Powder and Sun, REI, Gravity Sports and more, each checked on its site.
Updated Oct 23, 2026Read →Snow playSnow tubing near Las Vegas
There's no tubing hill on Mount Charleston. Where to go snow tubing near Las Vegas instead, plus Lee Canyon snow play, with seasons from each operator.
Updated Oct 23, 2026Read →Driving · Road conditionsDriving to Lee Canyon and Brian Head in winter
Nevada chain rules, where to check road conditions (NDOT 511, nvroads), and winter driving tips for Lee Canyon and Brian Head, with sources.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Beginners · SafetyBefore your first snowboard day
A checklist for your first ski or snowboard day near Las Vegas: book ahead, gear, lessons, and checking what your health plan covers before you go.
Updated Oct 23, 2026Read →Road trip · UtahBrian Head from Las Vegas
Brian Head from Las Vegas: I-15 through St. George to exit 75 at Parowan, then SR-143. Drive times, a 1–2 day plan, Cedar City stays and passes.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Road trip · CaliforniaBig Bear from Las Vegas
Driving from Las Vegas to Big Bear: route, Caltrans chain controls, Big Bear Mountain Resort's season, and where to go snow tubing, with source links.
Updated Oct 23, 2026Read →ClimateSnow in Las Vegas
How often snow falls in the Las Vegas Valley versus Mount Charleston, with NWS records, and where to find snow near the city.
Updated Nov 1, 2026Read →Road trip · CaliforniaMammoth Mountain from Las Vegas
Driving from Las Vegas to Mammoth Mountain: the US-95 route, winter road checks, the 2026/27 season start and how it compares to Lee Canyon.
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