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The Chutes at Mt. Rose

1500 feet of vertical. 40-55 degrees

Chutes GalleryOpened in the 2004 season, the 200+ acre Chutes have seen incredibly epic winters. Here's what you need to know about the Chutes:

ENTRY: Entry is through designated gates only. 4 located on the Mt. Rose side and 5 in the Slide Bowl. All gates can be accessed from both summit chairs: Northwest Magnum 6 & Blazing Zephyr 6.

EXIT: The "Chuter" quad chairlift unloads near the lower section of the Outlaw run at the Slide Bowl.

GATE STATUS: Open / Closed status of all gates is clear.

OPEN. Each Gate has a chain. If a gate is OPEN (chain is down), all terrain accessible from that gate is available. If a chain is across the gate (with a “CLOSED” sign), access into that chute is prohibited.

CLOSED. Gates and runs are closed when, but not limited to:

Avalanche Control in Progress
Unsuitable Slope Conditions - ski patrol deems that conditions are not suitable for skier traffic (icy / rocky)
Visibility Issues
Guest Rescue in Progress

 STATUS. Signs located at the loading areas of both summit lifts, Northwest Magnum 6 and Blazing Zephyr 6, will have Chute gate status indicators.

Check out the Snow Report for up-to-date gates status. For more about safety in the chutes, Safety in the Chutes.


Lift Access Times

Lift

Lift Times

Ride

Type

Chuter

8:30a - 3:45p

5 min
chairlift

Northwest Magnum 6

9:00a - 4:00p

3.5 min
chairlift

Blazing Zephyr 6

8:30a - 4:00p

3.5 min
chairlift

Chute Gates

8:30a - 3:30p

 

GO SLOW when entering the Chuter lift as well as all lift corrals. The loading area for this chair is in a fairly small space, and even though most users of this terrain will be of advanced ability levels, skiers & riders will need to enter the lift at slow speeds and in control, or basically just like any other chair.

Gate and Chuter lift hours will allow skiers and snowboaders ample time to exit the Chutes area in order to catch the Blazing Zephyr before 4:00pm. This allows those parked at the main lodge the ability to return to their vehicle by snow (as opposed to taking a shuttle.)

Illegally entering closed terrain, aka poaching, will not be tolerated and will result in altthe revoking of mountain access for the following 3 years. Once an area on the mountain is deemed suitable for public use by the ski patrol, that area will then be opened. Bottom line, if the closed sign is up on the Chute entry gate, stay out & stay alive.

 

Warning: Risk of Avalanche
While snow safety and avalanche mitigation efforts help reduce the risk of avalanches, avalanches and snow slides may occur at ski areas, both inside and outside of the posted boundaries. Avalanches are an inherent risk of the sport due to the nature of snow and its application on steep, mountainous terrain. Become educated on how to reduce the risk of injury or death from avalanches through your own actions and awareness.

Taking these steps may help reduce the risk:

  • Always ski with a partner and keep them within your sight at all times

  • Obey all signs and closures

  • Carry avalanche equipment such as beacons or transceivers, reflectors, probes and shovels when skiing or riding in areas where avalanches may occur

  • Consider wearing a helmet

Visit http://www.avalanche.org or contact the Mt. Rose ski patrol for further information on the risks and prevention of avalanche-related injuries or death. Need an avalanche training class? Click here for more info