Resorts Royal-Gorge
Area Profile
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort spreads its extensive trail network over thousands of acres of wilderness in the High Sierra. It brands itself as "North America's largest cross country ski resort" and with 9,000 acres of skiable terrain and 600 inches of average annual snowfall, few people argue the point.
Lodging Profile
Wilderness Lodge, Rainbow Lodge, Wilderness Lodge Cabins all on-site offering an array of accommodation possibilites and amenities.
Services Profile
Engadine Café and Sierra Cocktail Lounge are housed in the historic Rainbow Lodge, Wilderness Lodge has a trailside cafe, Summit Station has a trailside cafe, 10 warming huts on the trails, access to Sugarbowl ski area and cafe from the Van Norden and Ice Lake track system. Lessons and rentals are available. Lodge packages include hot tub and saunas, buffets for breakfast and lunch, and a candlelit dinner. 15 km of snowmaking.
Area Recreation Profile
Sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and skating. Ski joring now on Saturdays and Sundays in March. Royal Gorge is just west of Lake Tahoe and approximately 45 minutes from Reno, offering additional restaurants, hotels, casinos, and more.
Snowboarding Profile
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Cross Country Profile
More than 9,000 skiable acres, 330km of groomed tracks, 90 trails total, and terrain for all abilities.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 7400 FT Bottom: 5800 FT Vertical Drop: 1600 FT Skiable Terrain: 9172 acres Number of Runs: 90 Snow Making: 15 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 4 Capacity: 100 |
Beginner Runs: 31% Intermediate Runs: 51% Advanced Runs: 18% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 600 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 160 Year Open: 1971 |
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Contact Information
Royal-Gorge
Address:9411 Hillside Dr. Soda Springs, CA, 95728Phone: 800-500-3871
Email: info@royalgorge.com
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