Palisades Tahoe Resort Guide - Real Reviews From Real Skiers
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The Skiers' Guide to Palisades Tahoe

Top Rated for
4.56 (34 Ratings)
Advanced
4.51 (81 Ratings)
Off-Piste
4.44 (51 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.37 (86 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.33 (24 Ratings)
Snowboarders
4.28 (87 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
Ranked
151st
of 263 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.25
From 87 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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Recent Reviews

I’ve lived in Northern California my entire life, and have been to Palisades since it was previously Squaw Valley. The resort is amazing, even better now that they’ve connected to another resort called alpine via a gondola in recent years. Highly recommend.
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The mountain has the most amazing expert terrain; if we were having a better winter, more could be highlighted. This is my home mountain, and I ski here 90-100 days per year. The food is expensive and terrible. Not unlike most US resorts. In the village, there are okayish places such as Tremigo.
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Big enough mountain that even with crowds, you can find lifts and runs with few people. Amazingly well groomed and maintained. Fun atmosphere all the time with strong skiers!
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I've been snowboarding at Palisades for 25 years and it is the top resort in California in my opinion. There's no better runs than Siberia KT22, and granite chief.
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I’ve been coming to this resort for many years and I keep coming back because the staff is helpful and friendly, the mountain is pristinely groomed no matter the conditions, and the park is always set up well with features ranging from beginner to advanced levels!
Family Friendliness
Off-Piste
Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Runs
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Accommodation Options

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)