The mountain in numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Base | 6,700 feet |
| Summit | 8,540 feet |
| Vertical | 1,840 feet |
| Skiable area | 655 acres |
| Lifts | 7: 6 lifts plus 1 surface lift for the child ski school |
| Longest run | 2.1 miles |
| Terrain | 18% easiest, 46% more difficult, 36% most difficult |
| Snowmaking | 75% of developed terrain |
| Address | 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village |
Diamond Peak next to Mt Rose
| Stat | Diamond Peak | Mt Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 6,700 ft | 8,260 ft |
| Vertical | 1,840 ft | 1,800 ft |
| Skiable acres | 655 | 1,200+ |
| Lifts | 7 (6 plus a ski school surface lift) | 7 |
| Longest run | 2.1 miles | 2.5 miles |
| Advanced and expert terrain | 36% | 50% |
| Drive from Incline | In town | About 25 minutes |
How the winters have gone
The nearest long snow record is the Mt Rose sensor. It runs higher and gets more snow than Diamond Peak. Use it to compare winters, not to read the base.
| Winter | Peak snow depth | Day of the peak | Days with 12+ inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 178 in | Mar 6, 2019 | 216 |
| 2019-20 | 94 in | Mar 18, 2020 | 180 |
| 2020-21 | 80 in | Jan 28, 2021 | 172 |
| 2021-22 | 115 in | Dec 27, 2021 | 213 |
| 2022-23 | 198 in | Mar 28, 2023 | 240 |
| 2023-24 | 139 in | Mar 2, 2024 | 196 |
| 2024-25 | 120 in | Apr 1, 2025 | 190 |
| 2025-26 | 105 in | Feb 19, 2026 | 173 |
2022-23 was the big one, with 240 days of 12 inches or more. 2020-21 was the thin one, at 172 days and an 80 inch peak. Last winter the first 12 inches came on Oct 14, 2025, a month before a typical Nov 15.
Tickets and passes
Diamond Peak has not posted 2026-27 prices. The resort says to check back in mid-November. Here is how it works, from the resort's own page:
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Projected opening day | Dec 3, 2026, weather permitting |
| Day ticket | Full day only. No half days |
| Price tiers | Value (ordinary weekdays), Weekend, Peak (holidays and school breaks) |
| Peak days, 2026-27 | Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, Jan. 16 to 18, Feb. 13 to 21 |
| Buy online | $10 less than the ticket window |
| Reload a ticket | $5 off a ticket you bought before |
| Free | Ages 6 and under, and ages 80 and over |
| Flex passes | 2 or 3 days, any day, no blackouts |
| Local rate | Special price for IVGID Picture Pass holders |
We will print the day-ticket prices here the day the resort posts them.
Getting there
The resort is at 1210 Ski Way, up the hill from Tahoe Blvd. Storm weekends fill the lot early, so arrive before the lifts open. Driving from Reno, check Mt Rose Highway first. See the TART bus page for rides in season.
Summer
The lifts do not run in summer. The public can hike or bike the fire road from the base area to the mid-mountain lodge. It is 1.2 miles one way, gently sloped, with a lake view from the deck. Bring water. The lodge has no restrooms or services in the off season.
- Snowflake Lodge: the lodge at the top of the hike.
Compare
Mt Rose is bigger and higher with more snow. Diamond Peak is closer and has the lake view. The snow report shows both.
