Diamond Peak

Small, sunny and right above Lake Tahoe.

Owned by the Incline Village community, Diamond Peak is a compact, friendly hill whose Crystal Ridge has some of the best lake views in Tahoe. It suits families and intermediates, prices stay reasonable, and community events like Ullr Fest and the Dummy Downhill fill the calendar.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,840 ft

Summit

8,540 ft

Skiable terrain

655 acres

Trails

40

Lifts

7

Average snowfall

325″ a year

Longest run

2.1 mi

Snowmaking

75% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 18%
• Intermediate 46%
• Advanced 36%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 24–25, 10 am–noon

  Santa and Penguin Pete

  Santa and the resort mascot hand out treats on the slopes and in the base area.

• Opening dayThu Dec 3 (conditions permitting)

  Opening Day

  Planned start of the 2026-27 season.

• FestivalJan 29, 4–8 pm

  Ullr Fest

  Community party with a torchlight parade, bonfire, music and raffles for the ski team. Free entry.

• RaceMar 20

  Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival

  Ski mountaineering race and festival, up and down under your own power.

• FestivalMar 27, 10 am–2 pm

  Dummy Downhill

  The 25th year of homemade dummies launched off a big jump.

Where to stay

• lodgeFranciscan Lakeside Lodge

  Lakeside rooms and cottages with kitchenettes in Tahoe Vista.

  15 min drive
• hotelThe Incline Lodge

  Boutique hotel about a mile from the slopes.

  5 min drive
• hotelHyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

  Lakefront resort with a free ski shuttle, a rental shop and Diamond Peak tickets in the lobby.

  5 min drive
• condoClub Tahoe

  Timeshare townhomes in Incline with a heated pool and a game-room clubhouse.

  5 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Last Tracks · Mid-mountain

  Wine or beer tasting on the Snowflake Lodge deck, then the day’s last run. Most Wednesdays from February.

• Borges Sleigh Rides · 10 min drive

  Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.

• Crystal Bay Casino · 10 min drive

  Casino and concert venue on the state line.

• Wildslide at Mt. Rose · 20 min drive

  New tubing park with up to 20 lanes.

Après and nightlife

• Loft Bar

  Base Lodge bar with beer, wine, cocktails and afternoon snacks.

• Snowflake Lodge deck

  Mid-mountain deck with a big lake view; home of Last Tracks.

• Crystal Bay Casino

  Live music 10 minutes away.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) · about 45 min drive
• Reno · about 0.75 hr
• Sacramento · about 2.25 hr
• San Francisco · about 4 hr

Directions in Google Maps