What To Expect for Easter Weekend at Palisades Tahoe

Get ready to hop into Easter fun at Palisades Tahoe this weekend! With awesome skiing and snowboarding, kids’ Easter egg hunts, the return of the annual Golden Egg hunt, and the Paramount+ Lodge, there’s tons to enjoy for everyone in the family. Plus, there’s shredding on the slopes as we continue to celebrate our status as the Spring Skiing Capital!

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Parking reservations are required on Saturday, March 30th, and Sunday, March 31st before 1pm. Reservations are released at 12pm and 7pm on Tuesday, March 25th for the coming weekend. Get your reservation here.

We could see some winter weather from Thursday-Friday. You can stay up-to-date on our Snow & Weather page for on-mountain conditions. If you’re planning travel, use the CalTrans QuickMap app to check road status.

WEATHER

Easter weekend weather outlook is looking snowy! According to our latest weather blog, we should see snow showers increase again by Friday afternoon. The steadiest snow is expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Snow showers are possible for Saturday into Sunday as the flow turns easterly on the north side of the low to our south. We could see around 9-14 inches at the base, 11-16 inches near mid-mountain, and 13-18 inches up top!

You should expect regional impacts to our roadways. Please make use of the CalTrans QuickMap app if you have to drive.

WEEKEND EVENTS

Live Music (March 28-30)

Thursday, March 28th: Ikon Pass happy hour from 2-5pm with DJ Ben Misterka. Located on the KT Deck at Palisades.

Saturday, March 30th: Wolf Jett at Alpine from 2-5pm.

Saturday, March 30th: Weather permitting, we will have DJ Ben Misterka at Ice Bar.

Paramount+ Lodge (March 29-31)

From March 29-31, Paramount+ ‘The Lodge’ will be in the Palisades base area. Here, the magic of entertainment meets the exhilaration of the slopes. Step into this huge pop-up lodge near the base of Red Dog chairlift, and you’ll find multiple bar options, entertainment for all ages, and more. From the fierce competition of SURVIVOR and the futuristic landscapes of STAR TREK DISCOVERY, to the Nickelodeon Kids’ Zone featuring SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and DORA, ‘The Lodge’ immerses attendees in the captivating worlds of Paramount+.

This experience is FREE but reservations are required.

You can make your 1-hour reservations here.

Hours are from 11am-6pm.

B4BC / Boarding For Breast Cancer (Saturday, March 30th)

Join us for Love Your Peaks at Palisades Tahoe, a fun day filled with activities like the Pink Poker Run, tribute rides, raffles, and giveaways—all in support of breast cancer awareness with Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC)! Proceeds go towards B4BC’s programs promoting early detection and an active lifestyle. Don’t miss out on the festivities!

More B4BC Information

Kids Easter Egg Hunt (Sunday, March 31st)

There will be a Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt at each base area. There may even be an appearance from the Easter Bunny!

Palisades: 8am by the Cushing Pond

Alpine: 9am on the Snow Beach in front of the Alpine Lodge.

The Golden Egg Hunt (Sunday, March 31st)

Our annual Golden Egg Hunt is back! At both Palisades and Alpine, a Golden Egg will be hidden, and inside each is a 24-25 Palisades Tahoe season pass! Follow along on X (Twitter) and Instagram stories throughout the day as we give out clues on the hour to help you find where we’ve hidden the Golden Egg. These clues are challenging and fun. You’ll need a solid knowledge of the mountain and creativity to find them!

Beacon & Eggs (Sunday, March 31st)

Join the Alpine Ski Patrol team for Beacon & Eggs on Easter morning! Avalanche beacons will be buried in a one-acre area and competitors will work individually or in teams of up to four people to locate them. Competitors can redeem a found beacon for prizes. Sierra Avalanche Center will have a booth at the event and the Alpine Avalanche Rescue Foundation (AARF) dogs and handlers will be there for a dog search demonstration.

This event is FREE but registration is required.

Registration takes place from 10-11:30am.

Beacon search starts at 12pm.

Guests should bring their own avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel.

Prizes include gift certificates, gear, and a 24/25 Palisades Tahoe season pass.

SAFETY TIPS

Know The Responsibility Code

The above are just a few things you should keep in mind while skiing or snowboarding. Here is the full Respon sibility Code from NSAA.

Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.

Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

Our Pro Tips:

Know Before You Go: Be familiar with your level of skiing and have a general plan for where you’d like to ski.

It’s OK To Ask: We have mountain hosts, patrollers, and lift operators all over the mountain. It is OK — and recommended! — to ask them if certain lifts/runs will fit your skill level.

Pay Attention to Signage: Lifts like Silverado have very clear “Experts Only” signage. If you are not sure that you are an expert, do not attempt expert terrain without a guide.

It Isn’t a Race: Slow down when trails merge (you’ll see large, orange “Slow” signs) and always look around you to watch for others. The skier downhill of you has the right of way. Respect their space.

Get The Right Scan: Never attempt to sneak up the mountain or use someone else’s pass. Your data from your last scan could be the key to helping us find you in case of an emergency, and it is important that this is accurate.

Track with the Palisades Tahoe app: This is NOT a marketing ploy but an incredible safety feature that can help us pinpoint your coordinates in an emergency. You can also create a group (public or private) to see one another’s location.