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1500 feet of
vertical. 40-55 degrees
Opened
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 4 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, click here.
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 Illegally
entering closed terrain, aka poaching, will not be tolerated and will result
in the 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
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