Olympic Valley Ski Resort Guide
Olympic Valley, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,720m |
| Resort Height | 1,860m |
| Nearest Airports | Reno Tahoe and Sacramento |
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Olympic Valley
The ski area of Olympic Valley is at an altitude of 1,860m.
Summary
Olympic Valley is part of the Palisades Tahoe ski area with access to 200 marked pistes, served by a total of 43 ski lifts. From Olympic Valley you can ski to the other villages of Alpine Meadows.
The ski resort itself is at 1,860m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,720m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Olympic Valley offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Olympic Valley is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Olympic Valley.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Olympic Valley is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'West Face - vertical'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Olympic Valley?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 22 December, with around 31cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,279m | Snow to 2,329m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Olympic Valley Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Total Length | 16km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 31 | |
Palisades Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Total Length | 16km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 43 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Olympic Valley Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,720m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,860m |
| Resort Altitude (Olympic Valley) | 1,860m |
| Max Vertical | 860m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Olympic Valley has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Olympic Valley?
This ski resort is in Snohomish, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Olympic Valley is Reno Tahoe, 55 minutes drive away.
Sacramento and Chico Muni airports are all within three hours drive.
Reno Tahoe is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 31 ski lifts are able to uplift 49,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 290 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Olympic Valley 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.
