Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
The highest ski base in the Lake Tahoe area, at about 2,520 m. It is only 40 minutes from Reno airport, which suits skiers who come and go in a single day.
The base of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe sits at an elevation of about 2,520 m, the highest starting point among the ski resorts of the Lake Tahoe area. It has a long snow season and dry snow. Its roughly 1,200 acres of runs include the famous steep terrain known as "Chutes." From downtown Reno, the drive along Mt. Rose Highway takes about 40 minutes. Many visitors stay at casino hotels in Reno and make a day trip. Outside ski season, you can walk gentle alpine trails in the nearby Tahoe Meadows. The snow season runs from about mid-November to spring. Ski ticket prices fluctuate, and buying online in advance is cheaper.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–16:00 during snow season
Nearby sights
- Galena Creek Regional Park
- Diamond Peak Ski Resort
- Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
- Tahoe East Shore Trail
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area
- Nevada State Museum, Carson City
- Nevada State Capitol
- Nevada Museum of Art