Las Vegas’ closest ski slopes are almost ready. Lee Canyon, the ski and snowboard resort on Mount Charleston about an hour northwest of the Strip, will open its 2026-27 winter season on Friday, Nov. 20, KSNV News 3 reported.
What’s new this season
The headline addition is the new Wild West Bowl chairlift. According to News 3, skiers and riders reach it from the main base by way of the Bluebird chairlift, and the Wild West Bowl terrain itself is scheduled to open Saturday, Dec. 12, a few weeks after opening day.
The expansion adds six new trails aimed at intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Lee Canyon’s general manager told the station the new chair “increases our skiable vertical drop to 1,000 feet.”
The work is part of a $30 million investment in a seven-year makeover of the resort. Regulars will also see a revamped food and drink menu at the Bighorn Grill and Bristlecone Bar.
Tickets and passes
Lift tickets, season passes, rentals and lessons can be bought ahead of time at leecanyonlv.com. News 3 reported that lift ticket prices go up after Tuesday, Nov. 10, so anyone planning a trip this winter may want to lock in pricing before then.
What it means for locals and visitors
For locals, Lee Canyon is the rare chance to trade 70-degree November days for snow without leaving Clark County. Opening weekends and holiday weekends usually bring heavy traffic on Lee Canyon Road (State Route 156) and limited parking, so plan to arrive early, carry chains or have a 4WD/AWD vehicle when storms roll through, and check road conditions with NDOT and the resort before heading up. Visitors in town over Thanksgiving week will be able to add a mountain day to a Strip trip for the first time this season.
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