On a sunny Friday with comfortable temperatures, skiers and snowboarders were gleefully heading down the slopes of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, kicking off the start of the 2024-25 ski season in the Lake Tahoe region.
This season is no different than the past two regarding season openers. The popular Nevada ski resort was once again offering skiing and snowboarding first among its Tahoe counterparts.
Mt. Rose started last year’s season on Nov. 10 and also ushered in the 2022-23 season for skiers and riders Nov. 11.
“We’re thrilled to kick off our 60th season with another early November opening, welcoming our guests back with 1,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding from day one,” Mike Pierce, Mt. Rose spokesperson said earlier this week. “We reinvested more than $2.2 million in the resort experience, including snowmaking system enhancements, trail improvements, and a new snowcat to support our ability to offer a high-quality snow surface all season long.”
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Mt. Rose credits its latest early opening to recent snowfall, ideal temperatures that have allowed the resort to fire up its snowmaking system, and the fact that it has the highest base elevation (8,260 feet) in the region.
Located off the Mt. Rose Highway and approximately 10 miles from Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe and 25 miles from Reno, Mt. Rose has said it will be offering skiing and riding seven days a week.
SEE PROJECTED TAHOE SKI RESORT OPENINGS BELOW
Mt. Rose opening weekend details: For Friday and opening weekend, planned lift operations include the Lakeview Express and the Magic Conveyor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering access to long intermediate level trails on the Main Lodge side of the mountain.
Discounted tickets for full-day passes as well as morning or afternoon passes are on sale here. Adult full day passes start at $109 and child full day passes are $49. Online tickets must be purchased by midnight the day before to receive discounted rates. Lift tickets for the same day ($179 adults/$95 kids) can only be purchased at the resort ticket windows, according to the resort’s website.
Open trails will include Kit Carson Traverse, Kit Carson Bowl, Ponderosa, and Show-Off. Beginner terrain will be available on Show-Off Run only. A selection of terrain park features will be offered on Lower Ponderosa. Additional terrain is expected to come online soon as snowmaking continues every opportunity conditions permit.
Skiers and riders should anticipate early season conditions and snowmaking operations in progress. As snowmaking continues and winter weather continues, the resort expects to open more terrain quickly.
Parking: All parking will be available at the Main Lodge, and services open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will include the Lodgepole Cafe, Timbers Bar, Equipment Rental, Tuning Center, Ski & Snowboard School, and 431 Sports.
Instruction will be available for First Timer lessons, kids lessons from age 4, as well as private lessons.
Visit www.skirose.com for snow, terrain and lift operations reports, and to purchase lift tickets or a 2024-25 season pass.
PROJECTED TAHOE SKI RESORT OPENINGS
- Mt. Rose: Opened Nov. 8
- Boreal: Friday, Nov. 22
- Northstar California: Friday, Nov. 22
- Heavenly: Friday, Nov. 22
- Sugar Bowl: Friday, Nov. 22
- Soda Springs: Friday, Nov. 22
- Palisades Tahoe: Wednesday, Nov. 27
- Granlibakken: Thursday, Nov. 28
- Sierra-at-Tahoe: Friday, Nov. 29
- Kirkwood: Friday, Dec. 6
- Diamond Peak: Friday, Dec. 6
- Tahoe Donner: Friday, Dec.
