Backcountry skiing in Nev. far from Tahoe

By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal

Both physically and spiritually, Wheeler Peak is about as far as you can get from a Tahoe ski resort without leaving Nevada.

The 13,065-foot peak near the border with Utah towers over a bro-free desert landscape of cattle ranches, windmills and wildlife.

It’s what makes Wheeler a practically perfect destination for people looking for an authentic Nevada ski experience without frills.