I prefer Sugar Bowl for near Tahoe skiing, but it is much closer to Sacramento than to Reno. If staying in Reno and "commuting", then Mt. Rose ski area is the closest to Reno. It is small but some decent skiing. The bigger areas would be Northstar at Tahoe and Squaw Valley with close proximity to Reno. Personally I wouldn't go to South Lake Tahoe (Heavenly) unless that's where your lodging will be.