USA Today's "10 Best Reader's Choice Awards," has named Reno as the second best ski town in the nation. Truckee came in 5th, and Taos, New Mexico took the top honors. A panel of editors at the newspaper chose the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 were decided on by the public. The newspaper says when considering Reno, skiing may not be the first thing you think of, but we won second place because of our proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, and the great entertainment, gambling, and dining opportunities available in the Biggest Little City.