There are changes taking place at Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe that will add to the skiing and snowboarding enjoyment for the 2014-15 season.
With the addition of multiple spurs from its existing system, which added 34 additional hydrants, the snowmaking “firepower” on the lower mountain has been increased by 50 percent. This gives Mt. Rose the ability to more effectively cover its vast learning terrain during opportunistic weather windows. This includes 100 percent of our Children’s/Rosebud’s teaching area.
The Enchanted Forest, North Rim, larger sections of Galena, Around the World and Switchback trails now all have full snowmaking coverage. This ability to pump out more snow, combined with the resort’s high elevation virtually insures that Mt.Rose will be one of the first resorts open for skiing and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe.
Complementing the increase in snowmaking are several areas of trail improvements that will collectively enhance the skiing experience. Significant trail expansion has taken place in the Show-off “first-timer” area with terrain added on the south side of the Flying Jenny conveyor lift.
This expansion (also fully supported by snowmaking coverage) increases this prime teaching terrain by nearly 100 percent. Once trail work is completed, the Flying Jenny surface lift will be re-installed improving the alignment, and creating better loading and exiting experience for all of our entry level skiing and snowboarding guests. The Wild Horse Adventure Trail has been greatly modified.
Both Mustang and Bronco trails were widened and somewhat “toned down” as steeper pitches and tighter turns were softened to improve access for lower level skiers and riders. In addition to sections of the Galena area, the Around the World trail has been re-graded, widened and re-contoured to improve early season access.
Select boulder removal off the Pony Express zone will improve this popular lower level “exploring zone.” For the advanced skiers and riders, Powder Ridge has been thinned, snow fencing installed at the top of the face runs, and the Chutes have received additional hazard removal.
The Main Lodge at Mt.Rose has increased indoor dining capacity with additional 250 seats off the Mountain View Dining area on the upper level of the lodge. This gain in seating will also offer the ability to entertain private groups for parties and other functions.
Other facility enhancements include a new phone system, relocated administrative offices, more web cams with enhanced views, improved slope access from lot 3, as well as numerous smaller projects around the mountain. Mt.Rose has also welcomed the addition of Billy Jesberg as the new Creative Director in the marketing department.
Mt. Rose is Tahoe’s closest skiing toReno, located 25 minutes away from Reno and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Mt.Rose boasts over 1,200 acres of terrain, including the 200-plus acre Chutes.
For more information, visit www.skirose.com or call (775) 849-0704.
