Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe’s racing legacy runs deep in Nevada history. In the mid-1940s, the mountain’s Slide Bowl was home to the famed Silver Dollar Derby – a daring downhill race that attracted top skiers from across the U.S. and even Europe. These early competitions put Nevada skiing on the map and built momentum for even bigger milestones in the sport. By 1954, Mt. Rose (then called the Reno Ski Bowl) hosted the inaugural NCAA Skiing Championships – the first collegiate national ski meet in the country. The University of Nevada’s own Pat Myers gave local fans a moment of pride by plunging 3,000 vertical feet from Slide Mountain’s summit to win the downhill title, edging out an Olympic racer in the process. It was a historic triumph that cemented the Wolf Pack’s place in ski racing lore.

Today, that history turns into a simple, meaningful moment for Northern Nevada: locals gathering for Nevada while collegiate athletes from across the country come here to race on our home mountain. With teams traveling in from many different states, it’s a chance to share what this region is known for—deep local roots, a fiercely independent spirit, and a mountain community that’s been part of Nevada’s identity for generations. Come take it in, watch the competition, and be part of a day that links Mt. Rose, the Wolf Pack, and the people who’ve always called these slopes home.