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Mountain Information

Located just minutes from Everline, Palisades Tahoe offers 6,000+ acres of skiable terrain and 270+ trails across Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, giving guests access to one of the most diverse ski experiences in North America.

Why Ski Palisades Tahoe:

  • Longest Season: Typically ski from mid-November through Memorial Day, with excellent spring conditions and some of Tahoe’s deepest snow.
  • 32 Lifts: An extensive lift network provides convenient access across the mountain and helps minimize wait times.
  • Groomed Terrain: Well-maintained runs for every ability, from beginner-friendly slopes to challenging terrain.
  • Ski & Ride School: Private, group and children’s lessons and guided experiences are available, with priority lift-line access.
  • Easy Access: Guests can take Everline’s complimentary shuttle to Palisades Tahoe for convenient access to the mountain.
  • Two Mountains, One Pass: Explore both Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows for virtually endless terrain and adventure.
  • Convenient Location: Palisades Tahoe is easily accessible from Reno, Sacramento and the Bay Area via Interstate 80.

Snow conditions and operating dates vary by season. Call ahead for current conditions.

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  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • 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

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