Mt. Rose Tahoe Ski Map
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Reno, Nevada
Painted in 2002
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Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Among the Lake Tahoe ski resorts, each has its own claim to fame. Some argue about the gnarliness of their terrain or the pedigree of their locals. Others, like Rose, let Mother Nature do the talking. At 8,260 feet, Mount Rose has the highest base elevation of any of the Tahoe resorts, and, with 1,800 total feet of vert, there’s plenty of high alpine skiing to be done at Rose. That height, combined with an average of 400” of snow means that there’s more likely to be fresh powder stashes to be found at Mt. Rose, even when other, lower elevation resorts have had everything turn to mush.
Combine that with Rose’s proximity to town (only 22 miles from Reno) and you’ve got a clear winner for folks that just care about great skiing. James Niehues captured Mount Rose, with Lake Tahoe in the background in this 2002 Mount Rose ski map. For once, Rose gets to take center stage, with the other Lake Tahoe mountains creating an incredible backdrop. In a world of mega-resorts and stressful skiing, Mount Rose still feels like a simple gem next to the lake.
Location: Nevada
Nearest city: Reno, Nevada
Coordinates: 39°19′45″N 119°53′09″
Vertical: 1,800 feet (550 m)
Top elevation: 9,700 feet (3,000 m)
Base elevation: 8,260 feet (2,520 m)Skiable area: 1,200 acres (4.9 km2)
Runs: 60+ - 20% beginner - 30% intermediate - 40% advanced - 10% expert
Longest run: 2.5 miles (4.0 km)
Lift system: 8 Lifts - 2 Six Pack, 2 Quad, 2 Triple, 2 Surface
Lift capacity: skiers/hr
Terrain parks: DoubleDown, Badlands, Black Jack Progression
Snowfall: 400 in (1,000 cm)
Snowmaking: 28%
Night skiing: No
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Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.