Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Guide
Palisades Tahoe, United States
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 2,720m |
| Resort Height | 1,860m |
| Nearest Airports | Reno Tahoe and Sacramento |
Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe offers breathtaking mountain views and diverse slopes. It’s a haven for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Summary
With over 6,000 acres of skiable terrain, Palisades Tahoe is one of the largest ski resorts in North America. The resort features a variety of runs catering to all skill levels, complemented by an impressive vertical drop of 2,850 feet.
The ski area of Palisades Tahoe is at an altitude of 1,860m.
Palisades Tahoe is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 259km of downhill skiing, with 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Palisades Tahoe itself (200 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Lake Tahoe ski resorts of Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Sugar Bowl.
Palisades Tahoe comprises the villages of Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Palisades Tahoe is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'West Face - vertical'.
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Snow and Weather
Palisades Tahoe typically enjoys a robust snowpack, with average depths reaching 300 inches annually. The snowfall is consistent throughout the season, ensuring excellent skiing conditions; for the latest updates, refer to J2Ski.
When will it snow in Palisades Tahoe?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 13 November.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Palisades Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 200 | |
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| Cross Country Total Length | 16km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 43 | |
Lake Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 84 | |
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| Downhill Total Length | 259km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 100km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Palisades Tahoe Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,720m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,860m |
| Resort Altitude (Palisades Tahoe) | 1,860m |
| Max Vertical | 860m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Palisades Tahoe consists of several peaks, including the iconic KT-22 and the Granite Chief. The resort boasts 270 trails served by 30 lifts, with notable pistes like the famous 'The Palisades' and the challenging 'Morrisey's.'
Palisades Tahoe offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Palisades Tahoe
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Palisades Tahoe Ski Schools and Palisades Tahoe Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding at Palisades Tahoe is exceptional, featuring four terrain parks, including the well-known 'Freeski Park' and the 'Jib Park.' These parks offer a variety of features suitable for all levels of riders.
Location and Map
Where is Palisades Tahoe?
This ski resort is in United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Palisades Tahoe is Reno Tahoe, 76 minutes drive away.
Sacramento airport is also within three hours drive.
To reach Palisades Tahoe, travelers can fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport, located about 50 miles away. From the airport, take US-395 N and CA-89 N for a scenic drive to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 43 ski lifts are able to uplift 72,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Palisades Tahoe open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Palisades Tahoe
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Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at vibrant spots like the Auld Dubliner and the High Camp Bar. For dining, check out the delicious offerings at the Alpine Meadows Lodge.
