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Reno, Nevada
About Reno
Reno, NV is a city in northwestern Nevada, right along the Nevada-California border. It sits about 22 miles north of Lake Tahoe, and is known as “The Biggest Little City in the World.”
Reno gets over 300 days of sun annually and sits about 4,500 feet above sea level. Elevations can be a bit higher depending on where you are in town. Reno has a very dry climate on the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Despite being a desert, Reno does have 4 seasons! Winters tend to be mild (although the mountains next door can be very snowy!), and summers tend to be hot, albeit much cooler than Las Vegas or the Central Valley in California.
There are many fun things to do in Reno, Click HERE for some non-skating fun while you’re in Reno. Lake Tahoe is an easy and beautiful place to visit while you’re in Reno. If you're renting a car, it’s very easy to get there. In the winter, there is lots of fabulous skiing and riding in Tahoe. HERE is a guide to the ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. There is just as much to do in Tahoe during the summer and shoulder months. Click HERE for warmer weather activities!
Traveling to and From Reno
Reno can be accessed by plane or car. If you’d like to fly to Reno, we have the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, code RNO. It is centrally located and minutes away from many hotels. Many airlines fliy into Reno, but Southwest probably has the most flights. Reno also sits on highway 80 for east and westbound travel, and 580/395 for north and south bound travel.