Carve Unforgettable Memories at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort

Breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, legendary ski lifts, and two amazing mountains!

1 day ticket-From $205, 2 day ticket-From $165/day
372 Miles from you
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Description

Located in the picturesque Sierra Nevada mountains of California, Tahoe Ski Resort is a premier winter destination that you just have to experience! It offers exceptional skiing and snowboarding on over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from groomed beginner slopes to challenging expert runs. There is a slope for everyone! With an average annual snowfall of over 400 inches, the resort boasts 14 lifts and more than 170 trails, as well as unparalleled views of the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe. Explore two amazing mountains: Palisades and Alpines or participate in other off-slope activities such as ice skating, tubing, and snowshoeing. This is the ideal destination for families and adventure-seekers alike!

Perfect for

For solo

For two

For groups

For families with kids

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Itinerary

Arrive to Palisades Tahoe early to experience this epic snow skiing adventure
Get your snow gear ready and head to the legendary lifts
Pick a mountain side since you have 2 mountains to choose from: Palisades and Alpine
Find the perfect slope and let the real fun begin
Go skiing down the powdery, snow-filled mountains
Have a great time and make plenty of snow-tastic memories
It is so beautiful-take in the stunning scenery all around you
Head back to the lodge and start planning your next trip

Location & Hours

1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

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Working Hours

Mon9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tue9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wed9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thu9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Packing List

insulating base layers
ski socks
glove/mittens
ski jacket
snow pants
helmet
goggles
hat
sunglasses
ski bag/backpack

4.6 ● Google reviews

This is a glorious place to spend a day skiing. It consistently rates as the best resort in Northern California. As a bonus you can also ski Alpine which is also a top resort and arguably more enjoyable given its smaller crowds and local feel. Both resorts are stunningly beautiful with an abundance of terrain to explore. Tips up!

I had a good time, and was quite impressed at the lack of lines/speed of lifts. Even on a Saturday, with the parking lot full, I barely experienced any waits on the alpine lifts. The intermediate terrain felt quite limited though. I basically just did the same run through the central valley of the mountain over and over again, which wasn’t terribly fun with all the beginner traffic. The terrain was a 2-3 star at best, the 4 star rating is because of the amazing logistics. Gondola and lots of fast lifts made for positive overall experience. I wouldn’t specifically make a trip to this place, but if I was in the region I’d definitely come back.

Awesome resort offering a great variety of terrain from beginner to super advanced. The resort now connects to alpine meadow which offers way more option to ride. The other side of the mountain is accessible by the gondola and takes about 15min to connect. There are great views of Lake Tahoe as well

Palisades is an amazing resort with many tracks and the village is good as well with many options. The main advantage I see at palisades was to take group classes. In the other resorts (north star for instance) the group class has one teacher, even if 15 people join the class. At palisades, a teacher has at most 5 people per class. It’s important to mention that this comes with a price difference since palisades is more expensive than the other one mentioned.

Palisades, a great mountain to ski! Variety of runs for beginner to expert level, packed into a small footprint. I visited during this past holiday weekend. Lines were extremely long snow was not great. I have been skiing here for years and look forward to returning with better snow

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FAQs

Can children ride the ski lift and ski?

Yes, children can ride the lift. Small children under 51” may have difficulty loading, riding and unloading a chairlift; therefore, we recommend that small children wear a Kinderlift vest, ride with an appropriate companion and follow Best Practices. Kinderlift vests are available for free at the main Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows Rental shops. A deposit is required.