Thanks to its 8,260 base elevation, Mt. Rose is usually the first ski resort to open every year. As the highest base in Lake Tahoe, the resort opened on November 8, 2024, and stays open until April.

My kids love the Wizard lift that drops them off in the Enchanted Forest area, packed with lots of green runs that wind through a treed glade. I love this area since it’s a kids’ destination and not a ...