Mt. Rose is the Rodney Dangerfield of peaks at Lake Tahoe. It gets no respect.
As an extinct volcano, Mt. Rose (10,775′) is the most topographically prominent Nevada peak at Lake Tahoe, yet Freel Peak on the California side is taller (10,881′).
More photographed are the smaller Mt. Tallac (9,735′) and Pyramid Peak (9,985′) and more loved is Mt. Pluto (8,615′). Who doesn’t love Pluto?
Poor Mt Rose. Even its ski area, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, is not actually on Mt. Rose. It’s on Slide Mountain.
So, when Patti Jazanoski sent photos of Near Peak aspen on Mt. Rose, even though it is in Nevada, I just had to give Mt. Rose a little love … and respect. 
Mt. Rose (10,775′ – 6,225′) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
