The Prominence Project

Progress
70%

The Idea

To ski every peak in Nevada, USA with over 3,000‘ of prominence (64 total).

Why?

This project was born out of a desire to lure myself into skiing Nevada’s lesser-visited places.

Nevada’s rich cultural and natural history, combined with immense vastness and aesthetic lines, creates a tranquil, yet demanding ski experience. Get out and  see for yourself!

What is Prominence?

Prominence is a simple way of quantifying a peak’s relief. It can be thought of as way of measuring a peak’s “dramaticness”.  

Nevada has more named mountain ranges (314) than any other state in the Lower 48. Plenty of prominence to go around.

*Central Basin & Range as delineated by the U.S. Geological Survey

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Acknowledgements

This entire project takes place on Wašišiw Ɂítdeh (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), Shoshone-Bannock, Southern Paiute, Numu (Northern Paiute), and Goshute land. Please do your homework, access to tribal lands may be restricted or require permits/fees.

Go ski, have fun, be respectful.