Mount Rose
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| Mount Rose | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Vertical: | 1,800 feet (550 m) |
| Top elevation: | 9,700 feet (3,000 m) |
| Base elevation: | 7,900 feet (2,400 m) |
| Skiable area: | 1,200 acres (4.9 km²) |
| Runs: | 60+ |
| Longest run: | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) |
| Lift capacity: | skiers/hr |
| Terrain parks: | DoubleDown, Badlands |
| Snowfall: | 400 inches (10 m) annually |
| Snowmaking: | 28% |
| Web site: | http://www.skirose.com/ |
One of many Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mt. Rose is the closest ski resort to Reno, Nevada. With a peak elevation of 9,700 ft, it offers the highest base elevation skiing in Nevada[1], in addition to breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the surrounding desert. Although only 1200 acres, it offers a diversity of terrain types and levels of difficulty of snow-covered terrain, including the infamous double-black diamond "Chutes." Known locally as an easily accessible, affordable, and family-friendly resort, Mt. Rose is also known for its' humorous special events days, including the "Dummy Downhill" and "Elvis" Days[2].
