What to Expect for MLK Weekend at Palisades Tahoe

MLK Weekend is a great opportunity to spend time in Tahoe and track some ski days for the 25/26 season. The Village will be the place to be with live music, specialty après events, tubing, and disco tubing. Take advantage of this chance to ski and ride with friends and family and explore Palisades Tahoe’s 8 legendary peaks.

Reminder: Ikon Base Passes have blackout dates between January 17 – 18.

Long Weekend Events & Activities

All Mountain Experience Camp | January 14 – 16

If you’re ready to ski hard and hit the whole mountain with like-minded people, this camp is for you.

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Book Signing: Four Women and a Mountain | January 16

Meet author Lisa Arnbrister Barbash to hear her new book, a historical nonfiction portrait of four women who have shaped the culture of Olympic Valley.

Book Details

Sunset Happy Hour | January 16 – 18

Enjoy stunning sunset views at 8,200′ while sipping on happy hour drinks and savoring delicious food specials.

Reserve Your Spot

Live Music at KT Bass Bar | January 16 – 18

Kick off your après-ski with live beats and good vibes at the KT Base Bar Deck. This weekend features DJ Jonji.

Join the Party

Mighty Mite World Cup | January 17 – January 18

Each winter, Palisades Tahoe’s youngest athletes step up to the start gate for one of the most anticipated events of the season, the Mighty Mite World Cup. Occurs at Palisades on Saturday and Alpine on Sunday.

Watch the Little Ones

Disco Tubing | January 17 – 19

Slide down illuminated tubing lanes with vibrant LED lights and live DJ beats!

Book Disco Tubing

Improve Your Experience on the Mountain

Ticket Packs are available with 2 Day or 4 Day options. Choose the Unrestricted option to ride any day with no blackout dates. These packs come with bonus 50% off vouchers and transferable 25% off window-rate Friends & Family tickets.

Book your Rental or Demo Pack early to lock in the best rates. These packs are one of the most flexible ways to enjoy our mountain as they do not need to be used on consecutive days. Choose between standard, high performance, or demo gear and get help day-of from our knowledgeable technicians.

If you are a beginner, check out our Learn to Ski/Ride option at Alpine. Every afternoon, beginners can take a discounted group lesson and bundle a beginner lift ticket and rental package to complete their day.

Group lessons, private lessons, and mountain guides are available. Riding with an instructor helps refine your technique and access mountain terrain safely. Enjoy the added perk of priority lift access!

Deals and Packages

Ikon Pass Perks

When you are an Ikon Pass holder, access to the mountain and all its benefits become cheaper and easier. Enroll in our weekly Ikon Pass Thursday clinic to improve your skills and meet other skiers/riders. Take a group lesson any day of the week for 20% off and share discounted lift tickets with your Friends & Family. When you visit select Palisades Tahoe-owned locations, Ikon Pass holders save 30% and Ikon Base Pass holders save 20%. Locations include:

Rocker

Olympic House (BlueBird Chicken, Oishii Ramen, Oh! Burger)

Gold Coast (39°, The Arc, and Funi’s Mountaintop Cafe)

Granite Bistro

Terrace Restaurant and Bar

Marketplace

Alpine Cafe

The Chalet

*After 11:30am, Ikon Pass holders save 10-15% at Granite Bistro, Terrace Restaurant and Bar, and the Marketplace, located at High Camp- top of the Aerial Tram.

Ikon Pass Benefits

Parking Reservations Required- Here’s How To Get Here:

Free parking reservations will be available on January 13th for January 17th – 19th. Advance paid parking reservations for $30 are still available. Secure your spot at parkpalisadestahoe.com

Avoid arriving right at 9 am. Arrive earlier (7–8:30 am) or later (closer to 12 pm). Parking reservations are not required if you arrive after 1 pm.

Don’t leave at 4 pm. Stick around for après-ski fun or evening events. Otherwise, leave by 2:30 pm to avoid traffic.

Alternative ways to get here:

Mountaineer is a free public transport option that can be summoned by an app. Request your ride and get picked up in a 4WD, dog-friendly van that seats up to nine passengers.

Park and Ride offers free shuttles from Truckee or Tahoe City to The Village every weekend through April 13, 2025. Start: 6:30–7:45 am; Return: Until 5:45 pm.

TART local bus offers free daily service from Truckee and Tahoe City to Olympic Valley. Call 530-550-1212 for schedule info.

Sherwood Shuttle has free West Shore shuttle services to Alpine (Sat/Sun only, weather permitting). First shuttle: 8:30 am; Last return: 4:00 pm.

Ski California Safety Month

January is Ski California Safety Month! Test your safety knowledge for a chance to win a 2026/2027 Palisades Tahoe Local Pass.

Safety Quiz

Before you ski and ride, please familiarize yourself with Your Responsibility Code:

Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.

People ahead of or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.

Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.

Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.

You must prevent runaway equipment.

Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.

Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

You must know how and be able to load, ride, and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.

Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.

If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

This is a partial list. Officially endorsed by NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION.

Stay in the Know While You’re Here

Mountain Report Page (Weather, Lifts + Trails, + Activities are included here)

Download the Ikon Pass App – track your day, stay up to date on lift statuses, and use mountain credits.

Bookmark our Operations Blog, or sign up for our Operations Blog email list.

Sign up for the Palisades Tahoe Ski & Ride Report (Weather Blogs + Conditions Blogs are included here)

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