Mt. Rose
Tahoe's highest base elevation, with steep Chutes terrain and clear-day views down to Reno and the Sierras.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
543m (1,781ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,956m (9,698ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,413m (7,917ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
889cm (350in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
60
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,201 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
50%
Best For
Location
Mt. Rose sits in the Carson Range, a spur of the Sierra Nevada that runs along Tahoe's eastern edge in western Nevada, between Lake Tahoe and Reno. The setting is high and continental, well above the surrounding desert valleys.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Reno/Tahoe (RNO), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Reno/Tahoe (RNO)55 minutesDirections
- Sacramento (SMF)3 hoursDirections
- San Francisco (SFO)4.5 hoursDirections
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