Diamond Peak is a friendly family-run resort with stunning views of the surrounding Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada areas. Its fantastic terrain park, range of slopes of varying difficulty, and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere make it a popular choice for families and individuals alike.

Nearby Incline Village offers great facilities, including comprehensive shopping and leisure activities. Accommodation in the village includes hotels, condos and vacations homes; further accommodation can be found at Lake Tahoe and Reno.

The resort’s 655kms of runs are split into 18 per cent for beginners, 46 per cent intermediate, and 36 per cent advanced. Seven lifts carry 7,900 passengers per hour to a maximum height of 2576m, and the Crystal Express lift is capable of reaching 451m in five minutes.

The resort has sleigh rides and hiking for those who want off-piste activity with snow. Après-ski is available in a variety of forms including casinos, shopping, restaurants, live theatre, cinemas and museums.

The ski season runs mid-December to mid-April, with the best snow falling before the end of February. A flight to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, followed by a connecting bus or car journey, is the most convenient means of reaching the resort.