Mount Charleston, NV

Vegas Bob really enjoys riding his Harley Davidson, and with these cooler temperatures it's even more enjoyable. VB went for a little put several days ago and it's a good thing he did because it has been raining in Las Vegas off & on for two days now, it's so foreign when it rains in Las Vegas Nevada.

VB's ride the other day took him into the mountains around Mount Charleston around 45 minutes north of Las Vegas. Mount Charleston is a very beautiful are with plenty of pine trees, cooler temps and more.

There are some HUGE homes around Mount Charleston, and if you look real close you can see several in the photo above. I really like this photo with the sun coming across the mountain side, and the shadow around the bottom.

Below are photos from my house to Mt. Charleston for a showing I had on Friday.


I apologize for the photo quality (left the camera on the counter).

Mt Charleston is lcoated in the northwest area of Las Vegas and the summer heat can be beat by about 20-30 degrees. On Friday, when I left my house it was 53 and when I arrived to the home I was showing, it was 23! (Good thing I remembered my gloves!)


There are some GORGEOUS homes for sale on Mt. Charleston, which is a 4 season playground to those who enjoy the outdoors. My husband is up there at least once a month to hike or snow shoe (depending on the season).

• Mt Charleston homes for sale
• Lunch at Mt Charleston
• Hiking Mt Charleston

  

  

  

  

  

By Bob Hillier

Mt. Charleston is the jewel of Las Vegas. Rising to just a shade under 12,000’ from the Vegas valley, it is a majestic mountain that has 4 season attractions. Located in the Spring Mountains, it is the only mountain in southern Nevada to rise above the timberline. Fortunately, it is undiscovered by most Las Vegans. Fortunately those of us that HAVE discovered it, have it mostly to ourselves. In the summer when the heat in the Valley is 100 plus, the temperatures on Mt. Charleston rarely rises above the 70’s. In the Fall when the Aspen leaves turn, the colors, the vistas and the crisp air are unsurpassed. Winter brings the snowcap that stays until June and a winter playground that most don’t realize the desert can deliver. Follow the road up Lee Canyon and you will arrive at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort. Snow is not a problem there - too much snow is the norm. During a 1 week storm this December, the resort received 8’ of snow. Along with the skiing, Lee Canyon offers great sledding. On any given weekend day, you will find hundreds of Las Vegans lining the roads of Lee Canyon and sledding through the pines. For the more adventurous, Mt Charleston offers great alpine snow hiking and backpacking. Spring brings incredible waterfalls and snow packed trails. And then, back to summer. The hiking on Mt. Charleston is spectacular. And by spectacular, I mean it will kick your butt. No matter what your level of conditioning, you will find a challenging (read grueling) hike. In later blogs, I’ll recap my various adventures on the mountain but for now – the mountain always delivers.

For those that choose to live on the mountain (which I intend to someday), there are a number of options. There are two avenues to the Mt. Charleston, Kyle and Lee Canyons. Most of the homes are located in Kyle Canyon which has four distinct neighborhoods, most of which are accessible in the winter. Lee Canyon also has multiple housing areas but less that are four season properties. With Vegas being less than 45 minutes away, an increasing number of families are choosing the mountain rather than the valley to live. I’ve hiked most the trails of Charleston.

In future blogs, I’ll pass on the joys and pains of a middle aged guy’s experiences on this incredible mountain.

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Today I went to introduce one of my clients to Mt. Charleston Real Estate.


One thing that is always guaranteed, the weather on this scenic mountain is always 10 - 30 degrees cooler than the base. I live in NW Las Vegas and the drive from my house to the top is about 30 minutes.

We pulled out our boots and snow jackets and headed up the mountain. With all the rain we have had the past few days, we were convinced we would run into a lot of snow at the top. Unfortunately, we were about 2-3 degrees that made the difference between sleet and the white powdery stuff we don't see often at the bottom of the mountain.

• View all listings of Mt. Charleston real estate for sale
• Featured listing at 223 Rainbow Canyon - courtesy of Team Carver - Prudential Americana
• Our visit to Mt. Charleston over the summer for lunch
  

If you are looking for a beautiful wilderness home or a 2nd home located in the mountains, Mt. Charleston might be a place you want to call home.

"Angel in the Clouds" by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) 12-31-2009

With the end of 2009 and entering the "New Year" of 2010 I came across this Angel floating in the Clouds at Mount Charleston Nevada. Mount Charleston is only a 45 minute from Las Vegas and it is fun area to ski and play in the snow.

Do I believe in Angels? Well of course I do and I believe this one will be looking over Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) coming into the "New Year"

I have always been intrigued with it comes to Sunsets/ Sunrises and the effects the sun light can play with photography, and by looking at this photograph you can see why.

I would like everyone at the Activerain network to have a safe and "Happy New Year" and I hope all of you have a Angel looking over your shoulders coming into the "New Year"

Have a Wonderful Safe Holiday.

CLOUDS AT ACTIVERAIN (clouds attached)

Photograph taken by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) 12-31-2009 - Mount Charleston - Nevada

(Note) no filter was used when taking this photograph