Palisades Tahoe Unites Legends for Winter 2022/23

It has been the dream of many for decades and, at long last, it is coming true. For winter 2022/23, we are planning to open a yet-to-be-named gondola that connects our two legendary base areas. Palisades Tahoe will now be the 3rd largest ski resort in North America, and the biggest in California.
2021/22 Season Recap

rom one of our earliest opening dates ever to skiing and riding until Memorial Day, here’s to Tahoe’s longest season and another winter we won’t forget! Take a look back at some of our favorite memories from the 21/22 season.
Operations Update: Weather Expected for Closing Weekend

last weekend of winter operations for the 2021-22 season. We have some weather moving in that could impact lifts on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday and Monday should be clearer days overall. The final day to ski or snowboard will be Monday, May 30th. Resort hours of operations will still be 8am-2:30pm.
Operations Update: Lifts Opening Earlier This Weekend

We are officially shifting our hours of operation this weekend to make the most of Spring conditions and getting the snow early as the temps stay warm. Palisades Tahoe lifts are now scheduled to open from 8am – 2:30pm. We are sticking to the weekends-only schedule for skiing & riding, which means you can get […]
Operations Update: Warm Temps Return; Granite Chief Closed

After a small but exciting refresh of snow this week, we will be opening again on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for skiing and snowboarding. It will feel like spring out there, so get those boards and skis waxed, and come in costume: This weekend is Rodeo-themed. Our hours are still 9am-4pm, though that could change as soon as next week.
Operations Update: Info for the Weekend of May 6-8

The Spring Skiing Capital will be open again this weekend, with lifts spinning 9am-4pm on Friday, May 6th, Saturday, May 7th, and Sunday, May 8th.
Operations Update: Season Extended Again Through May 30th, 2022

Thanks to more than seven feet of snow in April, we are announcing yet another season extension. Palisades Tahoe will once again have Lake Tahoe’s longest winter season, with a new projected closing date of May 30th, 2022. After this week, we will be moving to weekends only — that’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only until Memorial Day Weekend, at which time we will also operate on Monday.
Operations Update: Weekend Plans, More on Season Extension

We did not expect to be saying this after a drier-than-average season, but we are just a few inches shy of setting a snowfall record for April. With this snow has come a unique set of challenges, especially in this last storm cycle. This blog focuses on what to expect for Saturday, Sunday, and beyond.
Operations Update: Heavy Snowfall, Electrical Issues Likely To Impact Lifts Friday Morning

UPDATE: 11:18am Friday, April 22 Shirley is off mechanical hold and is open. UPDATE: 11:01am Friday, April 22 Gold Coast is now open again. UPDATE: 10:48am Friday, April 22 The Palisades are closed. The Funitel is now open. UPDATE: 10:33am Friday, April 22 Gold Coast is also on a mechanical hold. UPDATE: 10:22am Friday, April […]
OPERATIONS UPDATE: CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO MAY 15TH

Spring weather officially went back into hibernation last week: We have received more than 3 feet of snow on the upper mountain in the last 7 days. There are still some sunny days sprinkled throughout the forecast, but there’s serious snow in coming the next few days, too. We have a Winter Weather Warning from […]