Possibilities of commercializing and developing winter sports near Crystal Bay, Tahoe, Nevada

TitlePossibilities of commercializing and developing winter sports near Crystal Bay, Tahoe, Nevada
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1937
AuthorsRhodes, F. L.
Conference Name5th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 5th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedJanuary 1938
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part II:
Conference LocationDavis, California
KeywordsWinter sports area development
Abstract

A report on a reconnaissance of the possibilities of developing a winter sports ski area in the Sierra just west and south of Mt. Rose and sloping into the Lake Tahoe Basin above Crystal Bay on the northeast corner of this lake. Observations were made by two skiers who spent the better part of one winter traveling over the area, cataloguing the snow conditions, depths, temperatures, wind and possible ski trails. Summer exploration indicated that although the area is somewhat isolated the possibility of easy access roads would open up the area to year round activities. The close proximity to Reno, Nevada; Truckee, California and the lake Tahoe resort area would seem to make the area worthwhile considering.