Access from Reno, NV: US 395 south I-80 East NV 400 South 9 miles Dirt Road West 4.9 miles 4WD Road South to snow closure Drive Time: ~2 h Star Peak:
I skinned up the snow-covered road, then up the drainage leading to the east face of Star Peak. I was able to ski from the summit finding wind-affected powder up top, then corn below. The highlight of the descent was the steep, narrow gully. Elevation: ~3620’ Distance: ~6 miles Time: 2:50 Star Peak and my descent line  Looking south from the summit  My tracks in the upper gully  The gully  |
