Visiting Palisades Tahoe
Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip to Palisades Tahoe.
- Season opens22 Nov 2024
- Season closes26 May 2025
- Accommodation—
- Restaurants | Bars30 | 10
- Nearest Airport Reno
- Nearest Train Station Truckee
- Tourist Office Website
- Tourist Office Phone+5305836955
Palisades Tahoe Features
The terrain at Palisades Tahoe includes::
- Halfpipes2
- Terrain Parks2
- X-Country9.9 miles
- Ski Hire—
What's it like at Palisades Tahoe resort?
September 2021:
The ski area formerly known as Squaw Valley (now Olympic Valley) and Alpine Meadows are now officially one resort with an all new name, Palisades Tahoe. The combined area has 6000 acres so can claim the biggest in Tahoe and one of the 5 biggest in North America. They are in the process of joining the two with a gondola, although there won’t be ski runs linking them. However, each area still operates independently.
The dedicated websites now redirect to https://www.palisadestahoe.com/
Old information:
Squaw Valley, in the USA, is the site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games held in 1960. Squaw Valley is one of the most legendary and sought after vacation destinations for those who love winter sports. This is one of America's premiere destination ski resorts and no skier or rider will ever be bored on the seemingly endless terrain, spanning 4,000 skiable acres. Guests will also delight in Squaw Valley as it has a stylish pedestrian village. The buildings and their carefully connected walkways add the warm and inviting ambiance of a European style mountain village with new restaurants, shops and experiences to share with friends and families. Squaw Valley has invested heavily in environmental improvements: a day use locker room, grooming equipment, terrain park enhancements and expanded beginner terrain. Ski in/out condo-hotel luxury accommodations are available. 40 hotels are within 8 miles of Squaw Valley. Overnight facilities are in Tahoe City, 6 miles away and Truckee,9 miles. RVs are welcome at the resort but there are no hookups.
Latest photos from Palisades Tahoe. View all photos at the Palisades Tahoe gallery page.
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Jean-Christophe Morin
Photo credit: Jean-Christophe Morin
Photo credit: Jean-Christophe Morin
Photo credit: Jean-Christophe Morin
Explore Palisades Tahoe Location Map
Interactive Palisades Tahoe trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

Palisades Tahoe Live Weather
Resort | Snow Depth | Temp. (°F) | Wind (mph) | Weather | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top Lift: | 12 ft | 41 | ||||
Middle Lift: | 43 | |||||
Bottom Lift: | 2 ft | 39 | ||||
When's the snowiest month to visit Palisades Tahoe?
Visitor Reviews of Palisades Tahoe
Squawheaded from United States writes:
Spring skiing with less crowds is the bright spot of Squaw. Other than spring, Squaw sucks with small terrain and big egos accompanying big
crowds.
Resorts close to Palisades Tahoe
Discover ski resorts near Palisades Tahoe. Click below to view there ski resort guides.
Palisades Tahoe - Alpine Meadows
Last snow: 0.4 in Fri 21 MarLifts: 13
Pistes: 100
2.5 miles awayGranlibakken
Last snow: 0.8 in Wed 19 MarLifts: 2
Pistes: 1
5.6 miles awayHomewood Mountain Resort
Last snow: 0.4 in Fri 21 MarLifts: 8
Pistes: 59
8.7 miles awaySugar Bowl
Last snow: 0.4 in Fri 21 MarLifts: 13
Pistes: 105
9.3 miles awayDonner Ski Ranch
Last snow: 0.4 in Fri 21 MarLifts: 6
Pistes: 52
9.9 miles away