60th Anniversary Parties & Promotions
When it opened on November 19, 1966, Diamond Peak Ski Resort – then known as Ski Incline – ushered in a new era of skiing in the Tahoe Basin. As the first resort in the West to utilize a man-made snowmaking system to augment what Mother Nature provided in the wintertime, the slopes of Ski Incline became a family-friendly destination from the very beginning.
Now, during the 2026-27 season, we will celebrate our 60th “diamond” anniversary season with a series of commemorative events; nostalgic gear giveaways; retro ski days and more!
Retro Memories & Photos
We are in the process of planning a winter full of fun to mark this incredible milestone, and we need your help! We are looking for stories and photos from your time on the slopes – either back in the Ski Incline days or last season. Send your stories to marketing@diamondpeak.com.
Did you learn to ski/snowboard at Ski Incline/Diamond Peak? We’d love to hear about it. Who taught you to ski/ride? How was skiing/snowboarding different when you learned? Why did you learn at Diamond Peak?
When did you first ski or ride at Ski Incline/Diamond Peak? What have been the biggest changes you’ve seen over the years?
Did you work at the resort? When did you work here? What department did you work for? Who were the most memorable characters on staff during your tenure here?
Did you meet your spouse here? Or did you get engaged or married here?
In addition to collecting your stories, we’d love to put together a display of classic ski outfits and photos from the past 60 years of Ski Incline/Diamond Peak. Please reach out to the Marketing Department at marketing@diamondpeak.com or 775-832-1120 if you have old photos, gear or other memorabilia that you would be willing to loan us for our 60th anniversary celebration. We will take good care of any items donated and will happily return them after the winter.
60th Anniversary Articles
- About Diamond Peak’s 60th Anniversary Poster – read article
- Sixty Years of Snow, Spirit and Community – read article
- Q&A with Mike Bandelin – read article
- The Story Behind Diamond Peak’s Run Names – read article
- Diamond Peak: Built by Hand – read article
- Diamond Peak: A Hidden Gem with a Rich History – read article
The winter 2025-26 edition of the IVGID Magazine was also dedicated to celebrating Diamond Peak’s 60th season. Click here to view a virtual copy (PDF)
