# Winter Sports in Las Vegas

## About

Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating. Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston sits at 8,500 feet and runs a real season; McGhie's rents and services the gear down in the valley.

- **Part of:** Activities > Fitness & Sports

## Subcategories

- [Cross-Country](https://www.vegasnearme.com/categories/cross_country)
- [Ice Skating](https://www.vegasnearme.com/categories/ice_skating)
- [Ski & Snowboard](https://www.vegasnearme.com/categories/ski_snow_board_resorts)
- [Snowmobiling](https://www.vegasnearme.com/categories/snowmobiling)
- [Snowshoeing](https://www.vegasnearme.com/categories/snow_shoeing)

## Places

- [McGhie's](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/mcghies)
- [McGhie's](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/mcghies-2)
- [McGhie's](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/mcghies-3)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can you ski near Las Vegas?

You can ski near Las Vegas at Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston, about 35 miles northwest of the city and roughly a 45-minute drive from the Strip. Its base sits around 8,500 feet and it runs a genuine winter season, typically from late December into March.

### How much colder is Mount Charleston than Las Vegas?

Mount Charleston runs 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than Las Vegas because of the elevation gain — the valley floor is around 2,000 feet and the canyon reaches past 8,000. That gap is why locals drive up in July as much as in January, leaving 105-degree heat for temperatures in the seventies.

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