Mt. Charleston Highway, Mt. Charleston, Nevada Located less than 50 miles Northwest of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort lies within the Lee Canyon Ski Area and boasts an elevation of 9,510 feet and a 1,000-foot vertical drop. Highlights include 11 ski trails and four chairlifts. The longest run at Las Vegas Ski & Snowboarding Resort is an impressive 3,000 feet. For more information about the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, visit www.skilasvegas.com.