Palisades Tahoe

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Palisades Tahoe

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Voted by the Wall Street Journal as the best ski resort in the United States, Palisades Tahoe is Lake Tahoe’s largest premier resort destination spanning 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks, now linked by the Base to Base Gondola. Hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics and housing esteemed Olympic and World Cup athletes, the resort enjoys an average annual snowfall of 400 inches, boasting Lake Tahoe’s longest season. Referred to as the Spring Skiing Capital®, the resort offers skiing and riding through Memorial Day. The Village at Palisades Tahoe hosts year-round events, entertainment and a plethora of bars, restaurants and boutiques. Ski at Palisades Tahoe like never before with the Ikon Pass, granting access to 50+ top ski destinations. Visit the website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more.

  • 6,000 Skiable Acres
  • 270 Trials
  • 43 Lifts
  • 2,850 Vertical Drop
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Squaw Village
Alpine Meadows Tree Skiing
The Rabinowitz family skiing at Squaw Valley
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Palisades Tahoe

Often voted one of North America’s best ski resorts, Palisades Tahoe is known for its world-class terrain, vibrant ski culture, and Olympic heritage as host of the 1960 Winter Games.

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

The beauty of Palisades Tahoe lies in the details: Empty hike-to back bowls that stay hidden and preserved, a throwback culture that feels like skiing in a bygone era, and don’t forget about those breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the rugged wilderness of the Sierra Nevada.

Palisades Tahoe Shuttles

There are two shuttle services in and around Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows:

This winter, Mountaineer’s free, on-demand shuttle service will operate from December 10, 2021 through April 10, 2022 daily between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Olympic Valley, and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays* from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Alpine Meadows. Passengers can request a ride through the Mountaineer app, which is a free App Store download. Inter-valley transportation services between Palisades Tahoe base areas will continue to be offered via the Palisades Tahoe Shuttle operated by Palisades Tahoe ski resort.

To get from one mountain to the other, there is the Palisades Tahoe Shuttle. This service runs continuously between the base area of Olympic Valley & Alpine Meadows when both resorts are open for operations, weather and traffic permitting. The Palisades Tahoe Shuttle runs more frequently on weekends and holidays.

And visit Tahoe Truckee Areas Transit (TART) for additional public transit options throughout the region.