Snowboarding Zone – Mt. Rose, Nevada:
Riders Guide - For guests seeking up to 400 inches of annual snowfall, tree skiing, chutes, bowls, pipes, terrain parks and everything from bunny slopes to grit your teeth and fly grades, North Lake Tahoe and Reno are the places to be this winter. Mt. Rose offers a 1,800-foot vertical drop, one of the biggest in the area. There's something for everyone at Mt. Rose.
Parks and Pipes - Mt. Rose offers several terrain parks, including the DoubleDown, Badlands and Blackjack Progression Park. The features range in difficulty and include tabletops, boxes, rails, poles and massive jumps. Mt. Rose also offers magic moguls, dual spines and a smaller progression park for new riders and freestyle skiers. With a massive amount of terrain, more than 1,200 skiable acres and 20% beginner trails, Mt. Rose is great for families. There may only be 30% snowmaking, but on average Mt. Rose gets a whopping 400 inches of snow per year.
Out of Bounds - Snowshoeing and snow tubing are big activities in North Lake Tahoe. Ice skating, snowmobiling, snowboard competitions, ski races and other snow sports events are also hot tickets in this area. With so many resorts and villages where guests can ski, ride, shop, eat and enjoy a variety of entertainment, there's almost so much to do staying a week isn’t even nearly long enough.
Hangout & Hookup - North Lake Tahoe and Reno are known for fun and nighttime adventure. From night skiing to après-ski, visitors will find something to do at almost any hour. Pubs, taverns, ski and sports bars and complete bar and grill restaurants are everywhere in the area, and there are also upscale wine bars, fine dining and cocktails as well as country inn restaurants and bars. Don't forget the casinos in Reno for great affordable meals and fun.
The Deal - Shuttles and buses run from Reno to the North Lake Tahoe area all throughout the day, and it's easy to get to Mt. Rose thanks to the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. From the mountain, Tahoe and Reno are only about a half an hour away, so it's easy to go back and forth to shop, dine and enjoy everything that this winter paradise has to offer.
