Every friend group needs someone who makes the plans happen. They start the group chat, coordinate travel, and somehow get everyone to agree on a date. This winter, be the friend who brings everyone together for a day at Palisades Tahoe.
Whether you’re introducing someone to skiing, reconnecting with an old friend, or getting the whole crew on the mountain, your Ikon Pass Friends & Family benefits can help make the invitation easier to say yes to.
Here are five ways to be the connector friend this winter:
1. Introduce Someone to Skiing
We all know someone who’s talked about trying skiing or snowboarding but hasn’t quite made it happen. Maybe they don’t know where to begin or aren’t sure they’re ready to take the leap. Invite them along and share what you love about the mountain. You might get to watch them discover a new passion and experience the excitement of their first day right alongside them.
2. Make Time for the Friends You Haven’t Seen Enough
Between work, busy schedules, and everyday commitments, it’s easy to keep saying you’ll get together soon without ever picking a date. Plan a day at Palisades Tahoe, catch up on the chairlift, and share a few favorite runs. If your friend hasn’t skied in years, it’s a chance to reconnect while helping them find their footing again. No elaborate getaway required. Just time together doing something you love.
3. Bring Families Together
You’re the parent who turns “the kids should go skiing together sometime” into an actual plan. You’re comparing schedules, organizing carpools, packing snacks, and making sure everyone has what they need for a day on the mountain.
If your kids have friends who haven’t tried skiing yet, invite them along and help them get started with a Ski School lesson. Sharing your Friends & Family discounts can make a day at Palisades Tahoe more accessible for other families while giving the kids a chance to learn and explore together. Parents get time together, too, and what starts as one shared outing could become a winter tradition.
4. Help a Friend Feel Ready for Their First Day
For someone new to skiing or snowboarding, figuring out rentals, lift tickets, and what to expect can feel overwhelming. Help your friend get prepared by finding rental equipment, recommending a Ski School lesson, and encouraging them to book ahead.
For adults ages 13 and older, Palisades Tahoe’s Beginner Progression Pass includes three group lessons, lift access, and rental equipment for each lesson day. Complete all three lessons and receive a complimentary Palisades Tahoe season pass for the rest of the 2026/27 season.
5. Turn the Group Chat into a Ski Day
Some of the best days on the mountain happen when everyone finally makes it out together. Rally your usual crew, invite someone new, and pick a day to meet at Palisades Tahoe. Everyone doesn’t have to ski or ride at the same level or spend every run together to enjoy the experience. Meet up between laps, trade stories over lunch, and celebrate at après. You never know which day will become the one everyone talks about long after winter ends.
Make the Invite a Little Easier with Friends & Family
Ready to plan your day? Eligible passholders can share discounted lift tickets with friends and family.
Limited-time offer: Purchase Friends & Family tickets online by November 3, 2026, to get up to 50% off the window rate at participating destinations, including Palisades Tahoe. After the promotion ends, the standard 25% discount applies.
How many discounts can you share?
- Ikon Pass: 15 discounts
- Ikon Base Pass: 10 discounts
- Palisades Tahoe Midweek Pass: 10 discounts
How to share a discount
- Log in to your account.
- Select Friends & Family Discounts, then Share Discount.
- Enter your friend’s email address.
- Your friend can follow the email instructions to claim the discount and purchase a ticket.
Keep in mind:
- Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours before the day of use.
- Blackout dates may apply and correspond to the passholder’s blackout days.
- Child Passes, 4 & Under Passes, and Ikon Session Passes are not eligible for Ikon Pass Friends & Family discounts.
Visit our Friends & Family discount page for more details.
Make This Winter a Shared Adventure
Think about who you’d love to have alongside you on the mountain this winter. Share your Friends & Family discount, pick a date, and make some memories together. It could be a friend’s first day on skis, a long-overdue catch-up, or the start of a winter tradition.
