Operations Deep Dive: Spring Grooming FAQ
As temperatures warm and snowmelt intensifies, our grooming teams are hard at work maintaining our existing snowpack with the goal of getting it to last as long as possible. This time of year, we tend to get a lot of questions about *how* grooming works. Here, we’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions to give you more insight into this exciting, challenging operational time in the season:
Palisades Tahoe Athletes: March Recap
March at Palisades Tahoe was filled with unforgettable moments, and at the forefront of it all was our official Palisades Tahoe Athlete Team. Conditions on the hill were incredible, with a nice mix of sunny days and stormy weather. Here are some highlights of the last days of deep winter:
Operations Update: End of April Expectations
These warm temps sure are getting us excited for summer, but ski season isn’t over yet. At Alpine, we have a little over a week left in the season, while at Palisades, we plan to keep making turns through May 27th (Memorial Day). We want to ski everything as long as possible, so we’re not calling hard closure dates for most chairlifts. When it burns out, that’s when we’ll stop skiing it. Here is our best guess for what might happen.
Inside Scoop on Spring Skiing at Alpine Meadows
Spring skiing at the iconic Spring Skiing Capital™ offers thrilling, one-of-a-kind adventures you won’t find anywhere else! We caught up with our Director of Mountain Operations, Jeff Goldstone, who shared his insider tips for making the most of Alpine in the spring. Dive into his recommendations and use our trail map to uncover the best spots on the mountain.
Operations Update: 7 Days A Week Through May 27th
We’ve been enjoying these small, frequent storms throughout the last week and we hope you have, too. As we move into April, we are in full Spring Skiing Capital mode and planning for another 2 months of skiing and snowboarding. Here’s what you need to know:
2023-24 Parking Program Recap
Now that we’ve closed out the first year of our parking program, we wanted to provide an update on what went well, what we’ll continue to refine, and where we will still need your help. Most importantly, we want to share our heartfelt thanks for your participation and willingness to try something new. Our community has once again demonstrated that by working together, we can address challenges like traffic congestion with new ideas and make a tangible difference.
Palisades Tahoe Named #1 Ski Resort in US by Wall Street Journal
In a recent accolade from the prestigious Wall Street Journal, Palisades Tahoe secured the coveted title of the best ski resort in the United States and ranked an impressive second in all of North America. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment sharing the spirit of our legendary mountains with the world. We strive for excellence, offering an unparalleled skiing or snowboarding experience amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains, just a few miles down the road from Lake Tahoe itself.
100 Days Club: Mark Fisher
If you ski Alpine Meadows regularly, there’s a good chance that you know or have crossed paths with Mark Fisher over the years! Mark was our first pass holder to hit the 100 day mark in the Palisades Tahoe app this year, so I met Mark at Roundhouse on a gorgeous spring-like day to take a few laps and talk about why he keeps coming back day after day after day.
Women’s Month Spotlight: Kate Clabeaux, Training Supervisor
Meet Kate, a Training Supervisor for Mountain Sports School and Team Palisades Tahoe. As part of our Women’s Month blog series, we talked to Kate about her job, her thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, an more!
The Essential Timeline: Booking Your Wedding Venue and Caterer
Planning a wedding is an exhilarating journey filled with dreams, decisions, and details to orchestrate. Among the earliest and most necessary choices you’ll make as a couple are securing the wedding venue and caterer. These elements set the stage for your special day, shaping the ambiance, flavor, and overall experience for you and your guests. […]