The history of Mt. Rose begins in the early 1930s, long before Mt. Rose Highway or any chairlifts were constructed. Skiers drove into the mountains as far as the road would take them, then hiked their way to the summit to take in the scenic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding valleys. Thought to be one of the biggest potentials for tourism and year-round outdoor recreation in the country, the city of Reno and the snow-capped peaks to the west have had a long history of enticing those of us with the adventurers’ spirit to head into the mountains.