Stories

Silverado on a powder day

Natural Selection Tour Brings First-Ever Ski Super Session to Palisades Tahoe

Decades ago, a new kind of skiing was born on the steep chutes and technical lines of Palisades Tahoe. Athletes looked at the mountain differently, …

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Military to the Mountains at Palisades Tahoe

The Military to the Mountains program at Palisades Tahoe aims to introduce wounded warfighters, veterans, and first responders to the healing effects of skiing and snowboarding after 9 weeks of personal training.

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Luz standing and smiling in front of Gold Coast with her arms crossed

Employee Spotlight: Luz Colombo, General Manager of Gold Coast 

We recently sat down with Luz Colombo, General Manager of Gold Coast, to discuss her inspiring journey from a J-1 Work & Travel Visa to a new leadership role. While Latinx Heritage Month officially wrapped …

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5 skiers smiling for a picture at Palisades Tahoe

The Season of 75: A Legendary Winter at Palisades Tahoe

This year marked 75 seasons of skiing and riding at Palisades Tahoe—a milestone that brought with it not only deep snow and bluebird days, but …

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Kristin Cooksey skiing

Kristin Cooksey – Women’s History Month Spotlight

Department: Development Teams  Years at Palisades Tahoe: 8 years  Jobs Held: Palisades Tahoe Development Teams Senior Manager  How did you first come to Tahoe and …

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Marielle Russack skiing with view of Lake Tahoe

Marielle Russack – Women’s History Month Spotlight

Department: Ski Patrol and Reveg  Years at Palisades Tahoe: 18   Jobs Held: Ski Patrol Supervisor and Ski Patrol Training Supervisor (Winter) | Trail Crew and …

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Pat Northrop: Women’s History Month Spotlight

Pat Northrop has spent 46 years teaching thousands of skiers how to navigate the slopes of Palisades Tahoe. Some of Pat’s claims to fame include …

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Karen Roske telemark skiing

Karen Roske: Women’s History Month Spotlight

Happy International Women’s Day! In celebration of Women’s History Month, we will showcase 4 amazing women who are a pivotal part of the Palisades Tahoe …

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Honoring Black History Month at Palisades Tahoe

At Palisades Tahoe, we believe that celebrating Black History Month goes beyond acknowledgment—it’s about action, community, and representation. This blog post highlights the actions we took this February to celebrate Black History Month.

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The Legacy of Jimmy King

After an incredible 50 years of unwavering dedication to Palisades Tahoe, and over three decades shaping its slopes as Mountain Manager, Jimmy King has passed the torch to the next fearless leader. In a legacy-building move, Kyle Crezee now steps in as Mountain Manager, with Chris Woo as Assistant Mountain Manager. Yet even with this change, Jimmy’s journey with Palisades Tahoe is far from over. Taking on the role of Senior Advisor, he will continue to guide the mountain with the same passion and expertise that has made him a legend here. His lifetime of invaluable knowledge, deeply woven into every peak and trail, will ensure Palisades Tahoe remains in the best possible hands. This isn’t just a transition; it’s a continuation of Jimmy’s enduring love for this mountain, its community, and its future

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