Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe: Did you know that Mt. Rose is the closest resort to Reno? Mt. Rose is located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and boasts the Tahoe area’s highest base elevation. Receiving more than 400 inches of snow annually, Mt. Rose is a gold mine for those who like powder skiing and riding. The resort is served by eight chairlifts that provide access to more than 1,200 skiable acres of terrain. Look for steep deals on Mt. Rose lift tickets at GetSkiTickets.com!