Snowflake Lodge Replacement Project

What is the Snowflake Lodge Replacement Project?

Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak Ski Resort is an iconic mid-mountain lodge offering panoramic Lake Tahoe views unrivaled in the Lake Tahoe area. Renovations to the main Diamond Peak Base Lodge were last made in 2008; however, the Snowflake Lodge has never been upgraded since originally constructed in 1966 (other than the addition of more outdoor seating on the deck).

As noted in the 2015 Diamond Peak Master Plan document: “The Snowflake Lodge is a much beloved destination for the Diamond Peak community. The site is tremendous, affording unprecedented views of Lake Tahoe, and has the added bonus of being close and accessible from the base. The existing building is small and is in need of modernization. In addition, the capacity analysis of the existing winter operations identified a resort-wide seating deficit, which was particularly pronounced at the Snowflake location.”

Where is the project at in the planning/design/construction process?

As of July 2025: IVGID has hired the SE Group to study and come back with recommendations on many aspects of the potential project including space use programming, capital expenditure analysis and financial modeling, as well as to conduct future community and stakeholder collaboration meetings/outreach. Click here for the SE Group’s statement of qualifications for the project (PDF).

What is the history of this project?

You can find more details on the Diamond Peak Master Plan page of the Diamond Peak website, including video tours and more.

How can I provide my feedback on the project as it evolves?

Please utilize the Snowflake Lodge Public Comment form below to share your thoughts on the project. All public comment will be forwarded to the Engineering team that is working to refine the project.