Deep powdery snow, sunny skies, relaxed vibes, exciting nightlife options and plenty of delicious food make Reno Tahoe the ideal hub for skiers, mountain enthusiasts and travelers everywhere. With so many you鈥檒l need two hands to count them鈥攁ll covered in some of the best snow you鈥檒l find on the planet鈥攖here鈥檚 ski terrain for everyone from beginner, to family cruisers, to big-mountain crushers. Only have 48 hours to pack in as much of Reno Tahoe as possible? Use our template as a guide to experiencing it all.

Day 1
For most people, a trip to Reno Tahoe begins by flying into聽聽which features non-stop flights from more than a dozen different cities including Denver, New York, Chicago, and cities all along the West Coast. Don鈥檛 want to rent a car? There are聽聽that can whisk you from the airport straight into the mountains. For anyone more local, Interstate 80 puts the area within striking distance of San Francisco, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City, meaning however you choose to get into town, it鈥檚 an easy trip on a Friday afternoon after work.聽
While you鈥檙e in Reno, head to聽聽to sample any one (or more?) of the laid-back taproom鈥檚 60 beers and ciders, hailing from Nevada and California, to Bavaria and everywhere in between. You can also visit one of the many local breweries, which are easy to find using the聽. Once you鈥檙e warmed up, a trip to Reno wouldn鈥檛 be complete without checking out some of the 鈥淏iggest Little City in the World鈥檚鈥 famous casinos. The casino resorts make great lodging options (family favorite聽聽features regular performances and fun restaurants even the little ones will love), but Reno also has many non-gaming 补苍诲听,聽both near downtown and closer to the slopes.聽
Day 2
Time to ski. For as much as there is to do in Reno Tahoe, hosting the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America is what really sets the area apart, and it鈥檚 where the real decision making begins. It would be hard for even a local to ski all of the area鈥檚 terrain in a lifetime, so you鈥檒l have to make some choices. Thankfully, Reno Tahoe鈥檚 resorts offer a variety of terrain for everyone, no matter your experience level. Traveling with your family with a wide range of skills and desires? Try beginner-minded , or intermediate-focused聽. Want big lines and deep snow?聽聽is largely north-facing so it stays cold and fluffy. Want to make sure you get good drinks and a lively after-ski scene?聽 Reno Tahoe has no shortage of聽 serving wine, local beer and happy hour specials 7-days-a-week.
Speaking of apr猫s, consider loosening up your sore muscles after a long day of skiing with a massage at the聽聽where you can experience a salt inhalation chamber or a hydrotherapy soaking tub. Rejuvenated, head out to find some live music (it won鈥檛 be hard, trust us) and grab a beverage at one of the many bars and restaurants in Midtown. Spend the rest of the night soaking in the full Reno Tahoe experience, no need to worry about the weather with plenty of fire pits sprinkled through town its never hard to find a spot to warm up even in the most wintery conditions.聽

Day 3
Start your final morning exploring the聽Reno 鈥攁 walking trail that follows the Truckee River through downtown Reno. You鈥檒l find shopping, restaurants, artwork, and more. Grab breakfast at one of the many cafes or coffee shops and ease into your day before grabbing some final runs.聽
Sneak in some more skiing with an afternoon聽at聽. It鈥檚 30 minutes from the airport and offers high quality terrain beloved by locals, especially those looking to fit in a couple runs when they鈥檙e short on time.聽
From there, head back to the airport to catch your evening flight home. We鈥檙e confident it won鈥檛 be long before you鈥檙e planning a longer trip to make sure you experience even more of what the area has to offer! 聽