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Palisades Tahoe

About

Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows) is one of the premier ski destinations in North America, spanning 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks with 187 trails above stunning Lake Tahoe. Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the resort is known for its challenging expert terrain, expansive bowls, and a connected resort village at the base of Squaw Valley.
  • 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks, one of the largest in North America
  • Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics
  • 187 trails including 16 bowls
  • High-speed gondola connects Palisades and Alpine Meadows bases
  • 400" average annual snowfall
  • Iconic KT-22, some of the most challenging expert terrain in the Sierra

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Operation details

Price Range
$$$$
Best Season
December through March
Difficulty
All levels: 25% beginner, 43% intermediate, 32% advanced/expert
Disciplines
Alpine, Backcountry
Ski passes
Ikon Pass: unlimitedIkon Base Pass: unlimited, with blackout datesCompare passes for a trip here

Skier reviews

4.6on Google, 6,756 reviews
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Around here

Around Palisades Tahoe

Silver Creek-Truckee3.2 mi1 mi

44 lifts

  • Base to Base8-passenger gondola
  • Gold Coast FunitelGondola
  • Wa She ShuQuad chairlift
  • Aerial TramAerial tram
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Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US

Current conditions

Today · Tue

49Maybe/ 100

No new snow · High 61°F

CloudyHigh 61°F, low 40°FRain 0%Wind 6 kt, gusts 6

Air quality

47 Good

Tahoe City monitor, 8 km

Snow 24h

0.0 in

Snow 72h

0.0 in

Overnight

35°F

From free public avalanche.org & NWS feeds. Air quality: Placer County APCD via EPA AirNow. Preliminary data, not verified. See full conditions →