Las Vegas, Nevada — One of the bigger ski resort terrain expansions of the 2026-27 season will be happening in an unexpected place: Las Vegas.
Yesterday, Lee Canyon officially announced $5 million in offseason investments for 2026. Most notably, the Nevada ski resort will be expanding into the West Bowl, as detailed in its approved master plan. It will be serviced by a new SkyTrac fixed-grip quad.
For its first season, the chairlift will service five new runs. This will mostly be intermediate terrain to the ski resort, although it will offer opportunities for advanced skiers and riders to explore. While it’s just five runs for its first year, it will offer guests the opportunity to explore the general area, making it feel more expansive. It will also provide guests with easier access to the West Bowl gate. After that, more runs and gladed areas could be added.
Clearing of this terrain expansion began last offseason. Work is expected to resume once the snow melts, which is likely a few weeks away.
Snowmaking infrastructure will eventually become a part of this terrain pod. It could be in place during the 2026-27 season, but it will depend on the timing of completing other parts of the expansion.
Since 2019, Lee Canyon has made $23 million in investments. This has included building the new Hillside base lodge, adding the Ponderosa terrain expansion (which included a new chairlift), constructing a new base area around Ponderosa with 450 new parking spaces, snowmaking upgrades, and adding multiple surface lifts.
Lee Canyon is also home to Southern Nevada’s only lift-served mountain biking. They’ve developed a vast network through their work with renowned trail builders Gravity Logic.
The Power Pass
The easiest way to ski Lee Canyon, which is through the Power Pass, is on sale now. Prices remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. This includes access to nearby mountains, such as Arizona Snowbowl and Brian Head, as well as other ski resorts owned by Mountain Capital Partners.
“Chair 8 will improve the winter guest experience by dispersing skiers across the mountain, reducing lift lines and opening access to more varied terrain,” says Josh Bean, Lee Canyon’s General Manager. “By continuing to hold Power Pass prices steady, we’re reinforcing our belief in the freedom to ski and making it easier for more people to get on the mountain.”
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