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Palisades Tahoe

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Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Guide

Palisades Tahoe, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift8,924ft
Resort Height6,102ft
 Nearest AirportsReno Tahoe and Sacramento
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Palisades Tahoe

The ski area of Palisades Tahoe is at an altitude of 6,102ft.

Summary

Palisades Tahoe is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 161 miles 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 3 miles 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 2in, expected on 30 December, with around 7in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Palisades Tahoe Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Trails
Number of runs
200
Cross Country
Total Length
10 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
43

Lake Tahoe Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Trails
Number of runs
84
Downhill
Total Length
161 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
62 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
29

Altitudes & Slopes

Palisades Tahoe Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift8,924ft
Lowest Trail6,102ft
Resort Altitude (Palisades Tahoe)6,102ft
Max Vertical2,822ft

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

Ratings for Palisades Tahoe
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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