A family ski trip from Reno does not have to break the bank. These 21 budget and moderate-tier resorts within a 4-hour drive deliver genuine family skiing at a fraction of luxury prices. Each has a family score of 5.5 or higher, so you are not sacrificing quality for cost.
Top Budget Resorts (21)
Boreal Mountain Resort
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 33 miles out.
$0
day pass
33 mi
Donner Ski Ranch
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 33 miles out.
$0
day pass
33 mi
Kingvale
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 39 miles out.
$0
day pass
39 mi
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 180 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
180 mi
Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 51 miles out.
$0
day pass
51 mi
Soda Springs
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 35 miles out.
$0
day pass
35 mi
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 28 miles out.
$0
day pass
28 mi
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Nevada, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 14 miles out.
$0
day pass
14 mi
Sky Tavern
Nevada, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 13 miles out.
$0
day pass
13 mi
Snobowl Bike and Ski area
Nevada, USA
$0 adult day pass, 228 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
228 mi
Soda Springs
California, USAIkon
$59 adult day pass, only 35 miles out, true budget option, strong family scores.
$59
day pass
35 mi
Boreal
California, USAIkon
$89 adult day pass, only 33 miles out, true budget option, strong family scores.
$89
day pass
33 mi
China Peak
California, USA
$89 adult day pass, 160 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$89
day pass
160 mi
Dodge Ridge
California, USA
$99 adult day pass, only 91 miles out, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
91 mi
June Mountain
California, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, 125 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
125 mi
Homewood
California, USA
$109 adult day pass, only 36 miles out.
$109
day pass
36 mi
Bear Valley
California, USAIkon
$109 adult day pass, only 73 miles out, strong family scores.
$109
day pass
73 mi
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe
Nevada, USAIkon
$139 adult day pass, only 14 miles out.
$139
day pass
14 mi
Diamond Peak
California, USA
$139 adult day pass, only 19 miles out, strong family scores.
$139
day pass
19 mi
Sierra-at-Tahoe
California, USAIkon
$149 adult day pass, only 51 miles out.
$149
day pass
51 mi
Mammoth Mountain
California, USAIkon
$200 adult day pass, 135 miles from the airport.
$200
day pass
135 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | day pass | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreal Mountain Resort | 33 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Donner Ski Ranch | 33 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Kingvale | 39 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Mt. Shasta Ski Park | 180 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort | 51 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Soda Springs | 35 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area | 28 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 14 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Sky Tavern | 13 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Snobowl Bike and Ski area | 228 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Soda Springs | 35 mi | $59 | 9.5 | 8.0 | $59 |
| Boreal | 33 mi | $89 | 8.0 | 7.5 | $89 |
| China Peak | 160 mi | $89 | 7.5 | 7.0 | $89 |
| Dodge Ridge | 91 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 7.0 | $99 |
| June Mountain | 125 mi | $99 | 7.5 | 7.0 | $99 |
| Homewood | 36 mi | $109 | 7.5 | 6.0 | $109 |
| Bear Valley | 73 mi | $109 | 7.5 | 7.5 | $109 |
| Mt Rose Ski Tahoe | 14 mi | $139 | 6.5 | 6.0 | $139 |
| Diamond Peak | 19 mi | $139 | 9.0 | 6.5 | $139 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 51 mi | $149 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $149 |
| Mammoth Mountain | 135 mi | $200 | 7.0 | 6.0 | $200 |