Stories

A snowcat in front of a spectacular mountain sunset.

Photographer Spotlight: Nick McMahon

Read about Nick McMahon, whose photos you have probably seen on our social media channels. Nick is a longtime snowcat operator at Palisades Tahoe who is also a successful photographer.

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Emigrant with the moon in the background last week.

Photographer Spotlight: Marcus Morgan

Read about Marcus Morgan, whose photos you have probably seen on our social media channels. Marcus is a longtime employee and the Upper Lift Maintenance Manager at Palisades Tahoe who is also a talented photographer.

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Cass Jones upsidedown on Granite Peak

Season Recap: Best Moments from Winter 23/24

Every season is a season to remember, but our 74th year had its share of special moments. While it was difficult to rank them, these were 10 of our favorite things that happened in the 23/24 winter season.

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Participants of the SheGrooms event at the top of Mount Hood.

Palisades Tahoe Sends 4 Women to SheGrooms

We sent FOUR women to the annual SheGrooms event at Mount Hood Meadows. Read about our experience which included classes, personalized instruction, and some epic skiing!

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Hans Burkhart Legend of Tahoe

Legends of Tahoe: More than Concrete & Steel – Hans Burkhart’s Legacy

Alex Cushing is regarded as the visionary who grasped the potential of the mountain from his first glimpse of it, but every visionary needs someone who can implement their vision. For nearly forty years, Cushing’s ideas were carried out by Hans Burkhart.

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Cheryl Varner, also known as "KT Cheryl."

Legends of Tahoe: KT Cheryl

The woman who’s been getting first chair on KT-22 since the 1980s has some advice for you.

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A scenic photo of Alpine Meadows with a badge from the Wall Street Journal overlaid.

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.

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Mark Fisher, the voice behind Unofficial Alpine at the top of Roundhouse.

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.

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Photo of Kate Clabeaux, Instructor at Palisades Tahoe, in uniform on mountain.

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!

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Alby Dean, Master coach at Mountain Sports Ski School stands in front of the Palisades Tahoe Base to Base Gondola just before teaching a Women of Winter clinic.

Women’s Month Spotlight: Alby Dean, Masters Ski Coach & Athletic Trainer

Allison, known to most as Alby, Dean, is a Masters ski coach for the Palisades Tahoe Masters Program under the Mountain Sports School at Palisades Tahoe, a teacher for the Women of Winter clinics and camps, and the athletic trainer for the Employee Wellness Program at Palisades Tahoe. She has been with the resort for 13 years and recently celebrated her 69th birthday.

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