Spooner Summit Snow Play Area, Nevada

Hike #2 for 2026

We hiked and sledded for about 2 hours. My husband and I guess we went somewhere between 1/2 – 1 mile. Let’s call it at 3/4 of a mile? 🤷🏻‍♀️ It was hard to tell because we were climbing through deep (3 feet) wet snow (Sierra cement) with steep elevation gain at 7,000 ft above sea level.

the kiddos built a sled to test
it broke after 3 test runs

Also, just so you know – everyone leveled up in snow boots; so my daughter was wearing my snow boots. Since she was wearing mine, I wore some of my husband’s waterproof mid-top boots (not snow boots) two sizes too big for me! 😂 #momlife

We may come hike here again in the spring/summer once the snow melts.

❄️ We hope you were able to enjoy some snow this winter!

6 thoughts on “Spooner Summit Snow Play Area, Nevada

    1. One of the 2×4’s split where they had screwed it together. This week was probably the last snow storm of the season. Maybe next year… or maybe they’ll turn it into a raft for the lake…?

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  1. What an adventure filled day that must have been. Trekking through deep snow at that elevation is no joke, and it makes that three quarter mile feel like a full blown expedition. The kids testing their homemade sled made me smile, even if it only survived a few runs. The boot shuffle is such a classic parent moment too, everyone just making it work so the fun can happen. It sounds like a beautiful mix of challenge, laughter, and winter magic. I love the idea of returning in spring or summer to see the same trail in a whole new way.

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