Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Guide
Palisades Tahoe, 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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Palisades Tahoe
The ski area of Palisades Tahoe is at an altitude of 1,860m.
Summary
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.
Skiing
Palisades Tahoe offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Palisades Tahoe is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley and Palisades Tahoe.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Palisades Tahoe is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'West Face - vertical'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Palisades Tahoe?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, 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
Palisades Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Total Length | 16km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 43 | |
Lake Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 259km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 100km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Palisades Tahoe Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,720m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,860m |
| Resort Altitude (Palisades Tahoe) | 1,860m |
| Max Vertical | 860m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Palisades Tahoe 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 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.
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.
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