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The Skiers' Guide to Palisades Tahoe

Top Rated for
4.57 (23 Ratings)
Advanced
4.56 (60 Ratings)
Off-Piste
4.47 (17 Ratings)
Snowboarders
4.45 (37 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.33 (62 Ratings)
Powder Zones
4.30 (64 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
Ranked
143rd
of 236 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.25
From 65 Reviews
270
Total Runs
6200
Bottom Elevation
9050
Top Elevation
6000
Skiable Terrain
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Palisades Tahoe in California, formerly known as Squaw Valley, is a world-renowned ski resort known for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics. The resort offers a vast and diverse terrain across two mountains, appealing to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Palisades Tahoe is celebrated for its challenging runs, extensive backcountry access, and vibrant village atmosphere. The resort's advanced lift system, including the iconic Tram, provides access to a wide range of slopes and stunning views of Lake Tahoe. Palisades Tahoe's amenities include a variety of dining, shopping, and lodging options. The resort's commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives is evident in its operations. Palisades Tahoe is perfect for those seeking a premier ski experience with a rich historical background.

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Devin
Dec, 29 2025
Don’t bother coming, I already skied all the powder. Jokes aside, this is my home mountain and it slaps. Long live Squaw Valley.
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Dec, 18 2025
The Americans would wrap trash in plastic and try to sell it to you as food for $20. Their lift tickets are almost $400, or a week of skiing in Europe.

Rad powddrr steeps.
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Andy
Dec, 17 2025
They have had a real problem opening terrain and lifts for a few years but that was greatly improved in 2025. Big thanks to the hard working ski patrol. Place still gets more and more bougie and corporate every year, it’s hard to see the soul of skiing getting slowly squeezed out of the valley.
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Palisades Tahoe Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
270Total Runs
3.2 milesLongest Run
6000 acresSkiable Terrain
1000 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
9050 feetTop
6200 feetBottom
2850 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
3Gondolas / Cable Cars
16Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$1699Season pass
$2371 day
Weather
417 inchesAverage annual snowfall

Palisades Tahoe Travel Information

Airports
60min drive50KMsReno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
130min drive110KMsSacramento International Airport (SMF)
220min drive190KMsSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Train Stations
25min drive20KMsTruckee Amtrak Station (Truckee, CA)