What to Expect Memorial Day Weekend at Palisades Tahoe

A skier drops into all-time spring skiing conditions, launching off beautiful granite peaks at Palisades Tahoe.

Get ready for Memorial Day Weekend at Palisades Tahoe May 27- 29. Celebrate on both sides of the mountain with the Made in Tahoe Festival in The Village at Palisades Tahoe and the Chalet Closing Weekend Party at Alpine. There’s plenty of excitement, live music and more to discover. This will be the last weekend of skiing on the Palisades side, but we’ll be skiing and riding through July 4 at Alpine. Prepare for California sunshine, temperatures in the 60s, cool alpine evenings, and possible rain showers. Here’s your guide to a great holiday weekend.

Operations Blog: Follow Along With the Terrain Parks Crew for a Day

Aaron, Asst Manager of Terrain Parks, doing a method grab.

Our terrain parks are designed to challenge riders of all levels, from beginner to expert, and to provide a fun and safe experience for everyone. Our dedicated terrain park crew works tirelessly to maintain and improve our parks throughout the season, constantly adding new features and updating layouts to keep things fresh. Here’s a deeper look at the work they do.

Operations Update: End of April and Early May Expectations

Photo of the Gondola Sunset taken by Nick McMahon.

As we move into warmer weather and head toward the month of May, we wanted to give you a brief update on what to expect over the next few weeks. Please note: ALL of our operations are subject to change based on conditions. This update is our BEST GUESS for what we’ll be seeing. Things can change rapidly in the springtime as the snow melts.

The Snowiest Season To Date. We Have Broken Our Season Snowfall Record!

The buried Ski Patrol shack at Gold Coast.

As of 7 o clock this morning, it is official: 22/23 has taken the #1 spot for SNOWIEST SEASON ON RECORD! When we first reported snow this morning at 4:58 am, about 6 inches had fallen and it was still coming down. This means that at 5am, we had 706 inches of snow so far this season, and we knew we only needed 2 more inches to beat our all-time season snowfall record of 707 inches…

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day & Spring Tracks Concert

Kids at the earth Day celebration

Spring is finally here, and there’s no better time to celebrate than with the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival and the Spring Tracks Concert Series at Palisades Tahoe. These two events will provide plenty of fun and educational opportunities for the whole family, so be sure to mark your calendars! TAHOE TRUCKEE EARTH DAY The […]

Glide Slab & Crack Spring Safety from Ski Patrol

Over the past few weeks, our Ski Patrol teams have been noticing that significant glide cracks are appearing in frequently traveled areas across both Alpine and Palisades. These will be a safety hazard this spring, so we wanted to give you more information about what they are and how to avoid them.

Weekend Events Guide: April 7-9th at Palisades Tahoe

A skier carrying a Pride flag at Palisades Tahoe.

Looking for some fun events to attend in the Lake Tahoe area? Look no further than Palisades Tahoe! From Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th, we are hosting a range of exciting events, from live music performances to beer tastings to dance parties. With a variety of events happening both on and off the mountain, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Women’s Month Spotlight: Jaime Tibbo, Ski Patrol

Ski Patroller Jaime Tibbo at the top of KT-22.

Read about Palisades Ski Patroller Jaime Tibbo as part of our Women’s Month Spotlight for International Women’s Month. Jaime has been on Patrol for six seasons, and she has some great advice if you’re interested in being a Patroller, too!

WinterWonderGrass 2023: What To Expect

A band plays onstage at WinterWonderGrass

From March 31st to April 2nd, WinterWonderGrass returns to the valley for three days of bluegrass and beer. In addition to the ticketed festival, there are also some free shows around the mountain. We’ve compiled everything you need to know to help you travel safely and responsibly, from parking to transportation. We hope you have a great time!

Operations Update: Wednesday Re-Opening Plans

Two PistenBully snowcats in a storm at Palisades.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15th, we plan to reopen both Alpine and Palisades. We appreciate your patience with us being closed today: Our teams NEEDED this day to try to get ahead a bit, and snow conditions are not conducive to a good day of skiing — It rained as far up as 9,000 feet at times. We spent the day continuing to dig out, performing snow safety, addressing flood zones, and preparing for the few days ahead that have a break in the weather. Tomorrow, we still expect that some of our lifts will be delayed. We will start with a lower mountain offering and expand throughout the day as we can.