Lee Canyon Winter Snow Play, Tubing Hill & Youth Ski School

About this adventure

Perched high in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at an elevation exceeding 8,500 feet, Lee Canyon is Southern Nevada's premier winter alpine playground, situated just under an hour's scenic drive northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. When winter storms sweep over the Spring Mountains from December through March, Lee Canyon transforms into a winter wonderland offering dedicated snow tubing lanes, a groomed snow play area for building snowmen and sledding, and the acclaimed youth ski and snowboard school. Young skiers can enroll in the full-day or half-day Mountaineers (ages 3–6) and Explorers (ages 7–12) programs, which feature dedicated magic carpet conveyor lifts and gentle beginner slopes. The modern Hillside Lodge provides heated indoor seating, panoramic alpine views, hot cocoa, and family-friendly dining. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking and heated base lodge walkways are cleared regularly, though rugged terrain and packed snow mean all-terrain wagons or baby carriers are strongly recommended over standard strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The multi-level Hillside Lodge features quiet indoor heated mezzanine seating, private family restrooms, and comfortable spots for feeding and warming up between snowy sessions. • Age Suitability: Welcomes children of all ages; snow tubing requires participants to be at least 36 inches tall, while the snow play area is open to toddlers and youth of all ages. • Sensory Tips: Crisp alpine air, bright reflective snow, and brisk winds mean polarized sunglasses, warm waterproof layers, and sunscreen are essential for young children.