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A scenic snowy mountain landscape featuring a cable car suspended between peaks, surrounded by forested areas and with a lake in the background.

Mountain Information

Palisades Tahoe, easily accessible from Everline Resort & Spa, offers an unmatched variety of terrain, setting the stage for a mountain experience unlike any other in North America. Guests can explore over 270 trails across more than 6,000 acres of skiable terrain, encompassing both the Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows mountain experiences.

Our resort guests enjoy the convenience of a complimentary 15-minute shuttle service that runs between the base areas, ensuring seamless access to all the excitement Palisades Tahoe has to offer. With the most terrain available on a single pass among all Lake Tahoe resorts, Palisades Tahoe promises endless adventures for every skier and rider.

Tahoe Longest Season: Experience Tahoe's longest ski season at Palisades Tahoe, with snowfall from mid-November through May's end. The resort averages more snow days than any other in Tahoe. Its wide-open bowls accumulate a base depth of 10-20 feet, offering exceptional spring skiing and extended terrain availability. While there have been seasons with skiing into July, please call ahead to verify current snow conditions.

More Lifts: Palisades Tahoe boasts an extensive network of 32 lifts, including 10 high-speed express chairs, ensuring swift access and minimal wait times even on the busiest holidays. Redundant lifts are strategically positioned across the mountain for seamless and efficient transportation.

Extensive Grooming: At Palisades Tahoe, enjoy pristine corduroy every morning thanks to their grooming fleet's nightly efforts. With groomed terrain for all abilities, from rolling glades to steep runs, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

World-Class Ski and Snowboard Schools and Guide Programs: Palisades Tahoe offers diverse lesson and guide programs tailored to all tastes and abilities. Their children's ski and ride programs prioritize fun and learning, with all lessons featuring priority lift line access. Choose from full or half-day private and guided sessions. Secure your spot by calling 800.403.0206; reservations are highly recommended.

Location: Palisades Tahoe is just 42 miles from Reno, 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco via all-weather Interstate 80. The resort is located off Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City, on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Winter Season: Snow typically starts falling around mid-November at Palisades Tahoe, continuing until around Memorial Day. However, please note that this is a general guideline. To ensure current snow conditions, we recommend calling ahead before planning your visit.

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  • Palisades Tahoe:

    • Base Elevation: 6,200 ft.
    • Peak Elevation: 9,050 ft.
    • Vertical rise: 2,840 ft.
    • Six Peaks: Snow King | 7,550 ft., Broken Arrow | 8,020 ft., KT-22 | 8,200 ft., Emigrant | 8,700 ft., Washeshu Peak | 8,900 ft., and Granite Chief | 9,050 ft.

    Palisades Tahoe (Formerly Alpine Meadows)

    • Base Elevation: 6,385 ft.
    • Peak Elevation: 8,637 ft.
    • Vertical rise: 1,802 ft.
    • Snowmaking: 20 out of 42 lifts
    • Average Annual Snowfall: 450 inches
    • Monthly Snowfall Averages
    • November: 40 inches
    • December: 123 inches
    • January: 74 inches
    • February: 57 inches
    • March: 91 inches
    • April: 67 inches
    • May: 8 inches

    These figures represent averages. Actual numbers may vary from season to season.

  • Trail Classification Total for both resorts (total mountain acreage)

    • 25% Beginner
    • 45% Intermediate
    • 30% Advanced
    • Skiable Acres: 6,000
    • Trails: 270+
    • Bowls: 23
    • Longest Run: Mountain Run, 3.2 miles or 8.2 km (Olympic Valley)
    • Total Number of Lifts: 42
    • Aerial Tram: 1
    • Funitel: 1
    • Express 6-packs: 5
    • Express Quads: 6
    • Triple Chairs: 12
    • Double Chairs: 10
    • Surface Lifts: 7

    Terrain Parks

    • 6 Total

  • Average Daytime Highs and Nighttime Lows in Fahrenheit

    • Nov: 47 high, 24 low
    • Dec: 40 high, 20 low
    • Jan: 36 high, 16 low
    • Feb: 39 high, 18 low
    • Mar: 44 high, 21 low
    • Apr: 50 high, 26 low
    • May: 60 high, 32 low
    • Olympic Valley sees more than 300 days of cloudless, sunny skies per year.
    • High Camp (el. 8,200 ft.) - Ride the Aerial Tram
    • 1960 Olympic Museum
    • Swimming Lagoon pool and Hot Tub
    • The Umbrella Bar
    • Granite Bistro
    • High Camp Marketplace
    • Terrace Restaurant and Bar
    • Gold Coast (el. 6,200 ft.) - Ride the Funitel
    • Gold Coast Demo and Sport Shop
    • The Arc at Gold Coast
    • Ski-In/Ski-Out Starbucks at Gold Coast
    • Funi's Mountaintop Café + Market
    • Palisades Tahoe has a unique, 12,000-square-foot facility dedicated specifically to the resort's littlest guests complete with a full-service rental shop, a private ski hill and two Magic Carpet lifts.
    • Pioneers Ski Program - ages 3-4
    • Explorers Ski Program - ages 5-7
    • Grommets Snowboard Program - ages 5-7
    • Mountaineers Ski Program - ages 8-13
    • Jibbers Snowboard Program - ages 8-13