Information on Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley:
Few people think of snow and skiing when they think of Tucson. Cactus, desert, and diamondbacks more readily come to mind. The Santa Catalina Ranger District, however, is home to the southernmost ski area in the United States, which is perched near the 9,157-foot summit of Mt. Lemmon. Ski runs are usually open from mid-December to early April, depending on winter weather and snowfall. Located just an hour's drive from the sun drenched resorts of Tucson, area visitors can go golfing, swimming and downhill skiing in the same day. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley offers ski equipment rentals, instruction, the Iron Door Restaurant, a snack bar, and gift shop. Overnight accomodations are available in the nearby village of Summerhaven. The chair lift is in operation all year round, taking visitors to a high overlook from which they can enjoy views of the Santa Catalinas, the city of Tucson, the San Pedro Valley, the Reef of Rocks, and the distant mountains near Globe and Phoenix. These scenic views, combined with the many trails and overlooks in the area, and the Iron Door Restaurant make this a popular place to visit in any season.
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9am - 4pm Half Day: 12:30pm
Length of Season:
Dec-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Surface Lift;1 Double Chair
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 21
Breakdown of difficulty: Easiest : 20%;More Difficult : 38%;Most Difficult : 20%;Experts Only : 22%
Elevation at base 8200 feet and elevation at summit is 9150 feet.
Skiing Options at Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Alternate route to Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley:
Contact Information:
520 576-1321
520 576-1400
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