Which Tahoe area ski resort was partly owned in the 1930's by Walt Disney, and today includes Mt. Disney?

In the late 1930s, Austrian ski champion Hannes Schroll had a grand vision for a European-style ski resort in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. To make his dream a reality, he needed financial backing and turned to several prominent investors, including his friend and fellow skiing enthusiast, Walt Disney. The famed animator became one of the original shareholders, providing essential capital that helped the resort open near Donner Summit in 1939.

As a tribute to his crucial support and involvement, one of the four main peaks at the new resort was named Mt. Disney. Standing at 7,953 feet, the peak remains a central part of the ski area's terrain and a permanent nod to its Hollywood connection. The resort also made history by installing California's very first chairlift, cementing its place as a pioneer in West Coast skiing. This unique blend of celebrity history and ski innovation makes it a landmark destination in the Lake Tahoe region.