We Tried Las Vegas' 5 Closest Ski Resorts

[@jessewilliams875]

Super helpful video! We just moved to Las Vegas from Alaska and have been eager to try the local resorts.

[@chuckruffing6283]

Lee Canyon is my home mountain and I worked there as my first job as a Lift Operator. Then I moved to Brianhead and lived up at the ski area and taught skiing and snowboarding working for Mark Wilder Then I became the ski school manager for the kid's side at Eagle Point then called Elk Meadows.. But..My favorite to ride is the Arizona Snow Bowl.

[@ZRHorne13]

Guys I love your channel. I just got stationed at Nellis and your channel is such a great resource!

[@kristenbedell2010]

Thank you! Excellent summary.

[@ytjgsf]

Enjoyed this comparison! *plans trip to az snowbowl*

[@austinandsam]

Thank you James! Let us know what you think if you make it to Snowbowl!

[@michaelcosyn1717]

Interesting video, I'm moving to Vegas this summer, I didn't know Lee Canyon was up to task. I skied there one day, but I don't know any backcountry there. I'm surprised to hear that Eagle Point is rated low compared to the others. I've skied Snowbowl a few times, definitely good, but as a powderhound, I can see going to the Utah resorts more often.

[@austinandsam]

Lee canyon gets the job done for being so close, we’ve gone back this winter after fresh snow and it’s a lot of fun. Def a trade off, it’s short runs but the atmosphere is fun and it’s nice to be back home 45 min after leaving the mountain. We aren’t experts on Eagle Point but the mountain just felt broken up and inefficient to ride, im sure there’s some locals who know how to get the most out of it. Utah is def where it’s at for the most powder though!

[@chuckruffing6283]

Yes Lee Canyon has some great back country.

[@jeecee3948]

Amazing video, thanks guys.

[@capricornone2362]

Lots of remodeling & updating at Snowbowl since I was last there in "2015" 😎👍

[@davidconners]

Should have thrown Mammoth 🦣 in the mix, but Brian Head & Lee Canyon are great, haven't been to Snowbowl but Flagstaff is an amazing place.

[@austinandsam]

Man I just don’t like the drive from Vegas to Mammoth haha that two lane highway for hours is nerve racking the whole way 😂 def hit Snowbowl this season if you haven’t 🤘🏽

[@XxTRUEPINOYxX14]

SoCal native might move to Vegas for work…. I just bought me a Cali Pass and my gear…. What timing at least y’all have mountains I can explore.

[@BattleBornSteve]

Now I need to check out the az snow bowl

[@austinandsam]

Get out there Steve!

[@charlesruffing5606]

I worked at three of the areas mentioned and lived at two... Out of them I agree. Snow Bowl AZ is the best.

[@Kadenventures]

Great video guys! This is exactly what I needed to know about the mountains around Las Vegas! Headed out to BH in 2 weeks but will definitely be hitting Lee again soon. I'm local to Vegas as well and make a ton of camping videos on my channel around the area so hit me up if you guys ever want to collab or meet up to board or camp! Cheers!

[@austinandsam]

Hey whats up bro! Glad the video was helpful! Its hard to beat BH, we will get to link up for an adventure one of these days!

[@taliskadzejs3642]

Great video but you should compare Snowbowl Arizona to Montana Snow Bowl I grew up skiing in Montana Snow Bowl

[@kylecmontoya]

When Lee gets snow and you can ride mid week before work, IT IS THE BEST! Great video, I need to check out snow bowl.

[@chuckruffing6283]

Snow Bowl is epic when it has the snow.

[@jaymontgomery3330]

How far to Mammoth from Vegas? Thinking its only like 4 hrs.

[@asajayunknown6290]

Lee Canyon can be SICK! Powder in the trees, on the steeps, and the hike-to! Just depends on the conditions, and the crowd. Midweek is fun, like most resorts

[@scottlinder2066]

A one hour flight from Vegas and you can be in Tahoe which got almost 700 inches of snow last season.

[@nathanburghardt5599]

An hour flight can take you to SLC

[@ayedee6681]

Lee Canyon needs a lodge and some accommodations, then it would be Epic!

[@chuckruffing6283]

The Mt Charleston Lodge Hotel is just a few miles away.

[@DSC800]

Late to see this but still useful. I'm at Brian Head as I type this. Coverage is still good and, as mentioned, quick, short runs but this type is easier on my old legs, maximum half day. Saturday tic was $39, super cheap and we got $10 resort cash for food which got us a $14 burger and fries for $4. Tomorrow's tic is $29 and I think we still get the $10 credit (still waiting to see). Lodging is cheap this late in the season too, about half of what our usual trip to Mammoth would be this time of year. Screw Mammoth with their outrageous prices and taxes on top of taxes. We'll be back to BH.

[@kraigbutcher4864]

I find eagle to be alot less packed. And more pow on the groomers.

[@pt2038]

what time of the year were you at these places? Sorry if I missed this detail

[@austinandsam]

They were pretty much all January 2022 :)

[@dionymartinez1634]

Which mountain is easier to drive up , road conditions. We come from flat florida. Im terrified of mountain driving ?

[@austinandsam]

Brian Head, Lee Canyon and Snowbowl are all pretty simple roads with no crazy cliff exposures. 4x4 or chains will be required though, including Lee Canyon. We see people try to drive up to the mountains every year and get stuck without chains!

[@dionymartinez1634]

@@austinandsamwe rented a 4x4 not planning to adventure just driving to the ski place. Would snow chains needed if it snows ?

[@austinandsam]

@@dionymartinez1634 it depends on the tires. If Lee Canyon gets heavy snow, they require 4x4 with snow tires OR tire chains. Sam and I have driven up to Lee Canyon to board after major storms with our mud tires and never had an issue but our tires are pretty beefy. Keep in mind there is only a handful of days, right after a huge snow dump, that this applies. If you drive up after a mild dusting or a day after a major storm, 4x4 should be just fine because road crews do a great job at clearing the snow.

[@dionymartinez1634]

Thanks !! You been very helpful, I appreciate it.

[@johnhauner7828]

Great video. Snowbowl is my home mountain, and I also enjoy BH.

[@VOLTAIRES_5]

What about Mountain high just west of Big Bear ?

[@austinandsam]

From my experience Mt High has never been worth going. Hardly gets any snow and it’s a pretty small mountain

[@chuckruffing6283]

You forgot to hit Sunrise Resort...Little further than Snow Bowl but worth it.

[@calebservi]

I’m completely opposite from you, big bear is first snowbowl is last for me. People go to bear for the terrain park specifically, and it is know for that. Snowbowl prices can actually get up to $250 just for a day pass during the holidays, currently it’s $200 for this upcoming Saturday. And snowbowl has HORRIBLE customer service. Also, big bear is on ikon and snowbowls season ticket options suck. For an average rider who doesn’t have loads of money, bear is a much better option. Depends where you live tho of course

[@austinandsam]

That makes sense for Bear! Haha I shouldve mentioned Sam and I dont hit jumps 😅we learned how to board later in life and have been too chicken to do anything other than go fast down the hill haha Snowbowl for us had nice groomed runs and that was what we loved but i dig it for better season pass options that come with Big Bear.

[@calebservi]

@@austinandsam ah yeah then that definitely makes the difference. I haven’t seen the beginner side of snowbowl yet but probably beats bear by a long shot, both resorts at big bear have pretty short beginner runs

[@plollercoaster3542]

shouldn't you just drive the extra 2 hours to SLC?

[@izuck1041]

It’s a 6 hour drive big difference, if your going to drive 6 hours you’ll be almost certainly staying overnight

[@samanthakoch4722]

You made my day!!! This channel desperately needs Promo'SM!

[@austinandsam]

Thank you Samantha! More videos on the way, anything else in specific you’d like to see?