Royal Gorge USA Cross Country Ski Resort

Royal Gorge USA Cross Country Ski Resort is located at Hillside Drive in Soda Springs, California and is less than an hour's drive from Reno in Nevada. There is 195 kilometers of skiable terrain here including 65 trails but dogs are not allowed. Here skiers of all levels of ability can try downhill and Nordic skiing as well as snowshoeing.

Visitors have the option of staying at a couple of hotels in the resort one of which is the Ice Lakes Lodge. This pet friendly lodge has mountain and lake views as well as a dining room and has cross country trails directly outside. The Rainbow Lodge has a full bar and dining on site and is open all year round giving access to good fishing in the summer.

During a day's skiing, visitors can stop for lunch at the Summit Station Cafe, where sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and other food items are served. Experienced instructors at the resort provide lessons for beginners and skiers looking to improve their skills. There are also ski adventure tours lasting approximately two hours that are led by a guide, and enable guests to explore many different parts of the resort.