Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort, was founded in 1971, and offers you an extensive network of trails over thousands of acres of snow-clad wilderness in the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. You can sample us in a day by enjoying the friendly services of our day lodge, or better still, savor us for a week by staying in trailside lodges that you'll never want to leave.
Superbly situated just a short drive from world famous Lake Tahoe and our gateway city Reno, Royal Gorge is the largest cross country ski resort in North America and has been ranked "Number One" by Snow Country Magazine. Here's just some of the reasons why:
* More than 9000 acres of skiing terrain
* An annual snowfall exceeding 600 inches
* The largest groomed track system in North America
* Two overnight lodges: Rainbow and Ice Lakes Lodge
* A spacious day lodge with first class facilities
* Eight rejuvenating warming huts
* Three refreshing trailside cafes
* Several stimulating Inn to Inn trails
* A base elevation of 7000 feet