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Palisades Tahoe

Located in sunny California, Palisades Tahoe is known as the Spring Skiing Capital. The mountain delivers one of the longest ski season in North Lake Tahoe. Enjoy 300 days of sunshine and deep powder with an average annual snowfall of 11 metres. Undoubtedly, perfect for the ultimate ski holiday. A new base-to-base gondola connects the Palisades and Alpine mountain to create one of the biggest ski areas in the USA. An incredible 6,000 acres of terrain for you to explore!

Previously known as Squaw Valley, Palisades Tahoe changed their name in 2021. This was to honour the resort’s history and unify the local community and mountains under one name.

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Overview

Take in amazing views of Lake Tahoe whilst exploring the varied terrain with gentle slopes, bowls, chutes and challenges to suit any level of skier or boarder. 65% of the terrain is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels and Palisades Tahoe boasts has one of the longest ski seasons in the region. The resort boasts a total ski area of over 6,000 skiable acres spread across two mountains with more than 270 trails.

6,000 acres of skiable terrain across two mountains
Palisades Mountain: Progressive terrain for all ski levels.
Alpine Mountain: Plenty for the experts. Those in the know flock to the most treasured corners of Alpine which offers seven bowls, steep chutes, cornices, and trees.
Ski-in, ski-out accommodation
Scenic aerial tram
Amazing views of Lake Tahoe
Base-to-base gondola connecting the two mountains
Recently upgraded lifts

Mountain Statistics

Statistics

Top Elevation	2,758 Metres
Base Elevation	1,889 Metres
Vertical Drop	869 Metres
Lifts	42 lifts
Runs	270+
Ave Annual Snowfall	11 Metres
Terrain Beginner	25%
Terrain Intermediate	45%
Terrain Advanced	30%
Ski in / Ski out	Yes

Trail Maps

Other Activities

At Palisades Tahoe there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.

Ice Bar at Alpine Meadows
Snowshoe Dinner Tours at Alpine
Scenic Aerial Tram Ride
Dog sledding
Tubing
Snowmobiling
Mountaineer transportation between the Valleys

Getting There

Getting to Palisades Tahoe

Fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport which is just an hour’s drive away from Palisades Tahoe.
Alternatively you can fly into Sacramento (2 hour drive) or San Francisco (3 hour drive)

Ask our Active Travel Experts to assist you in prearranging transfers or a rental car for your stay.