Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Highest base elevation in the Tahoe area, which often means better snow when lower mountains turn slushy or rainy.
Mountain stats
- Base elevation
- 8,260 ft
- Summit elevation
- 9,700 ft
- Vertical drop
- 1,440 ft
- Skiable acres
- 1,200
- Lifts
- 7
- Trails
- 70
- Night skiing
- No
- Pass affiliation
- Independent
- Day ticket (descriptive, not a quote)
- dynamic; ~$89-139 online advance, up to ~$189 at the window
Beginner-friendliness (heuristic)
Mixed, with some easy terrainOur own 1–5 read of the terrain, not an official rating.
Terrain mix
- Beginner 20%
- Intermediate 30%
- Advanced 50%
Advanced includes expert terrain. Vendor figures; may not total 100%.
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Build a full trip plan with weather, driving directions, road conditions, and where to stay.
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Resort maps
Parking
Free parkingFree parking, first-come — no reservation system. As Tahoe's highest base, the upper lots can be windy and cold.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe parking info(opens in a new tab)Reservation/info link, not live availability. Policies, prices, and dates change each season; confirm on the official page before you drive.
Roads & conditions
Always check road status before you drive. Chain controls can close passes with little warning.
Caltrans QuickMap ↗(opens in a new tab)Weather at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Base 8,260 ft · Summit 9,700 ft · NWS grid point elevation: 7,864 ft
NWS point forecast for this resort's coordinates, treated as a heuristic. Always confirm on the official mountain report.
- This Afternoon73°F · Mostly SunnyWind 10 mph
- Tonight57°F · Patchy SmokeWind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday73°F · Mostly SunnyWind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday Night55°F · Partly CloudyWind 5 to 15 mph
- Tuesday73°F · Mostly SunnyWind 5 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night56°F · Partly CloudyWind 5 to 15 mph
- Wednesday73°F · Mostly SunnyWind 5 to 15 mph
- Wednesday Night55°F · Partly CloudyWind 10 to 15 mph
Gear for your day at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
The essentials worth having before you hit the mountain.
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Insulated Snow Jacket
Quiksilver Highline Pro GORE-TEX Jacket
Top of Travis Rice's signature Quiksilver line, the shell he rides in the backcountry.
Insulated Snow Jacket
Burton [ak] Cyclic GORE-TEX Jacket
Burton's pro-built [ak] line, the brand Chloe Kim and Zeb Powell ride for.
Insulated Snow Jacket
Jones Shralpinist 3L Jacket
From backcountry legend Jeremy Jones' own brand: storm gear built for big lines.
Waterproof Snow Pants or Bibs
Burton Covert 2.0 2L Insulated Pants
The everyday insulated pant from the brand Chloe Kim and Zeb Powell ride for. Thigh vents let you dump heat on the stairs.
Waterproof Snow Pants or Bibs
Quiksilver Travis Rice GORE-TEX Pro Bib
The bib half of Travis Rice's Quiksilver kit, built for the same days as the jacket.
Waterproof Snow Pants or Bibs
Patagonia Storm Shift Pants
A straightforward GORE-TEX resort pant, backed by Patagonia's repair program.
Waterproof Snow Gloves
Dakine Leather Titan GORE-TEX Glove
Flagship glove from Dakine, Kai Jones' gear sponsor.
Waterproof Snow Gloves
Hestra Army Leather Heli Glove
The big-mountain standard. On more pro freeride hands than any other glove.
Waterproof Snow Gloves
Crab Grab Cinch Mitt
Zeb Powell's glove sponsor, and the most fun mitts on the hill.
Snow Goggles
Smith 4D MAG
Smith is Kai Jones' optics sponsor, and the BirdsEye lens shows the landing under your feet.
Snow Goggles
Quiksilver Travis Rice Signature Goggle
Travis Rice's own signature goggle line.
Snow Goggles
Oakley Flight Deck
The X Games park staple. Massive field of view, fits over glasses.
Mid Layer (Fleece or Light Puffy)
Burton Crown Weatherproof Full-Zip Fleece
Water-resistant bonded fleece. The easy-on, easy-off layer that also survives the walk from the car.
Mid Layer (Fleece or Light Puffy)
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Synthetic fill, so it keeps working when it gets damp. Packs into its own pocket when you shed it.
Mid Layer (Fleece or Light Puffy)
Arc'teryx Atom Hoody
Coreloft synthetic insulation that stays warm wet, and breathable enough to leave on all day.
Snow Helmet
Smith Vantage 2 MIPS
Flagship lid from Kai Jones' helmet-and-goggle sponsor. MIPS + Koroyd, BOA fit.
Merino Wool Ski & Snowboard Socks
Le Bent Cody Townsend Pro Series Snow Sock
Signature sock designed with big-mountain pro Cody Townsend of The Fifty.
Merino Wool Ski & Snowboard Socks
Darn Tough Ski/Snowboard OTC Socks
Lifetime warranty, quick-dry merino.
Waterproof Duffel Bag
Dakine EQ Duffle 70L
The ski-town workhorse from Kai Jones' bag sponsor.
Waterproof Duffel Bag
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L
Bombproof weather-resistant build with lifetime repair.
High-SPF Sunscreen
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Face Stick
Mountain staple that won't sweat off mid-run.
High-SPF Sunscreen
Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50
The daily-wear favorite.
Insulated Water Bottle
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth
The standard for all-day insulation.
Safety & who to call
Ski patrol handles the resort. Past the ropes (hiking, snowshoeing, sidecountry), it's the county's search and rescue team instead. Here's how to reach each one at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.
On the mountain: ski patrol
- Telling the nearest lift operator or any resort staff is the fastest way to reach patrol. Note the closest trail sign or lift-tower number so they can find you.
- For a life-threatening injury or anyone unresponsive, calling 911 dispatches patrol just as fast. Keep the injured person still and warm. Don't move anyone with a possible head, neck, or back injury. Cross skis uphill to flag the spot.
Ski patrol is dispatched internally and doesn't publish a direct public number, so reaching them through staff or 911 is the fastest verified path.
Hiking, snowshoeing & sidecountry (outside the resort)
Once you're past resort boundaries, ski patrol has no jurisdiction. The county search and rescue team takes over.
Washoe County, NV
The Incline Village substation covers this area but keeps limited office hours. Outside those hours, or for anything urgent, 911 reaches an on-duty deputy fastest.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe guest services
(775) 849-0704(non-emergency)Nearest hospitals & urgent care
- Directions to Incline Health Center (opens in a new tab)
Incline Health Center
880 Alder Ave 2nd floor, Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
- Directions to Incline Village Community Hospital (opens in a new tab)
Incline Village Community Hospital
880 Alder Ave, Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
- Directions to Galena Surgical Center (opens in a new tab)
Galena Surgical Center
18653 Wedge Pkwy #170, Reno, NV 89511, USA
- Directions to Renown Health (opens in a new tab)
Renown Health
13945 S Virginia St Suite 632, Reno, NV 89511, USA
Nearest facilities by distance via Google Places. Confirm hours and ER status before you go. This isn't a substitute for calling 911.
Where to stay near Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
3 curated properties nearby
Guides for a Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe trip
6 guides picked for this mountain
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- The Best Tahoe Resorts for Beginners, RankedA narrative ranking of Tahoe's most welcoming mountains for first-timers, using the same terrain data as our resort comparison tool.
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