Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Tahoe’s highest base, 25 minutes from Reno.

Mt. Rose sits at the top of the Mt. Rose Highway between Reno and Incline Village, with an 8,260 ft base that holds snow when lower resorts struggle. The Chutes give it serious expert terrain, and a new tubing park, Wildslide, opens next door. Easy to pair with a Reno hotel stay.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,800 ft

Summit

9,700 ft

Skiable terrain

1,200 acres

Trails

70

Lifts

7

Average snowfall

350″ a year

Longest run

2.5 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 20%
• Intermediate 30%
• Advanced 50%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 12, 10:30 am–2 pm

  Santa Ski

  Ski in a full Santa suit or holiday outfit for a discounted lift ticket. A hat alone doesn’t count.

• New Year’sDec 31 (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve at Mt. Rose

  Snowcat parade, a ski team torchlight parade and fireworks at the Main Lodge, starting late afternoon. Arrive early; parking fills.

• Opening dayNov 20

  Opening Day

  Targeted start of the season, conditions permitting.

• RaceMar 6–7

  Tahoe Freeride

  Freeride competition in Mt. Rose’s expert terrain.

Where to stay

• hotelThe Incline Lodge

  Boutique hotel in Incline Village.

  15 min drive
• hotelHyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

  Lakefront resort with a spa and casino in Incline Village.

  20 min drive
• hotelPeppermill Reno

  Big Reno casino resort with a spa; a Mt. Rose lodging partner.

  30 min drive
• hotelAtlantis Casino Resort Spa

  South Reno casino hotel, close to the Mt. Rose Highway.

  30 min drive
• hotelJ Resort Reno

  Newer downtown Reno casino hotel.

  35 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Wildslide · Next door

  New tubing park from the Mt. Rose team with up to 20 lanes; opens Thanksgiving 2026.

• Borges Sleigh Rides · 25 min drive

  Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park on the lake.

• Crystal Bay Casino · 25 min drive

  Casino and concert venue on the Nevada state line.

• National Automobile Museum · 35 min drive

  Large classic-car collection in downtown Reno.

Après and nightlife

• Timbers Bar

  Main Lodge après bar with craft beer and live music most weekends.

• Hela’s Cantina

  Upstairs tacos, nachos and margaritas.

• Crystal Bay Casino

  Bands and late nights at the state line on the way down to the lake.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) · about 35 min drive
• Reno · about 0.5 hr
• Sacramento · about 2.25 hr
• San Francisco · about 4 hr

Directions in Google Maps