Situated about 25 miles southwest of downtown, Mount Rose is the closest ski area to Reno. And at 8,260 feet, it's also Tahoe's highest base resort, making for optimal ski conditions. According to ...

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe resort has a base elevation of 8,260 feet with the summit reaching 9,700 feet. There are over 70 trails to choose from on the mountain, the longest trail running for 2.5 miles.