Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe (previously know as Squaw Valley Ski Resort) is one of the largest ski areas in the United States and attracts visitors from all over the world. It's located in the Sierra Nevada in Olympic Valley. 4,000 skiable acres span across six mountain peaks with open bowls and shoots. The aerial cable car travels 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp at the summit where the views of Lake Tahoe are stunning.
Region: Lake Tahoe / North
Closest Town: Squaw Valley, Placer County, California
Mountain Statistics
| Vertical Rise | 2850 ft |
| Base Elevation | 6200 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 9050 ft |
| Annual Snowfall | 450 inches |
| Number of Trails | 170 |
| Skiable Acres | 3600 |
| Longest Run | 3.2 miles / 5.2 km |
| Snowmaking | yes |
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Trail Difficulty
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Lifts
| Number of Lifts | 29 |
| Gondolas/Trams | 2 |
| High Speed Six Chairs | 4 |
| High Speed Quad Chairs | 3 |
| Quad Chairs | 1 |
| Triple Chairs | 9 |
| Double Chairs | 5 |
| Surface Lifts | 5 |
| Lift Capacity | 49000 (skiers per hour) |
Season Dates
| Season 2025 | Opened 11/22/24
(20 days so far) |
| Season 2024 | 11/21/23 to 05/28/24 (189 days) |
| Season 2023 | 11/03/22 to 07/10/23 (249 days) |
| Season 2022 | 10/29/21 to 05/31/22 (214 days) |
| Season 2021 | 11/24/20 to 05/17/21 (174 days) |
| Season 2020 | 11/15/19 to 04/20/20 (157 days) |
| Season 2019 | 11/16/18 to 07/08/19 (234 days) |
| Season 2018 | 11/17/17 to 05/29/18 (193 days) |
| Season 2017 | 11/24/16 to 07/19/17 (237 days) |
| Season 2016 | 11/14/15 to 05/31/16 (199 days) |
| Season 2015 | 11/26/14 to 04/23/15 (148 days) |
| Season 2014 | 11/27/13 to 04/27/14 (151 days) |
| Season 2013 | 11/16/12 to 04/20/13 (155 days) |
Palisades Tahoe Resort Features
| Snowboarding | |
| Night Skiing |
trails, lifts |
| Heliski/Snowcat Skiing | |
| Cross Country Skiing | |
| All trails originate at the Resort at Squaw Creek which is just a short, complimentary, shuttle ride from the Squaw Vall | |
| Snowshoe Trails | |
| Snow Tubing | |
Terrain Park
| Five separate Terrain Parks. | |
| Pipe | |
Snow Report
Snow Reports and conditions for Palisades Tahoe.
Lift Tickets
Pricing last updated 2022-11-22
| Child (5-12) | Youth (13-17) | Adult (18-69) | Senior (70+) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | $137 | $176 | $195 | $176 |
| Low | $83 | $107 | $119 | $107 |
Multi day discounts available.
Note: Pricing above is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only.
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Programs
| Kids Program | ||
| Womens Program | ||
| Ski Lessons | ||
| Snowboard Lessons | ||
| Equipment Rentals | ||
| Adaptive Program |
Nearby Resorts
| Alpine Meadows | 19 mins | |
| Boreal Mountain Resort | 26 mins | |
| Boreal Mountain Terrain Park | 26 mins | |
| Donner Ski Ranch | 31 mins | |
| Heavenly | 1 hour 13 mins | |
| Homewood Mountain Resort | 23 mins | |
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 42 mins | |
| Soda Springs | 31 mins | |
| Sugar Bowl | 36 mins | |
| Tahoe Donner | 30 mins | |
Related Links
Address/Contact Info
Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley , CA 96146
Email: info@palisadestahoe.com
Reservations Phone: 800-545-4350
Snow Phone: 530-583-6955
Website: http://squawalpine.com/
Weekday Hours: Mon-Fri: 9a-4p
Weekend Hours: Sat/Sun: 9a-4p
Email: info@palisadestahoe.com
Reservations Phone: 800-545-4350
Snow Phone: 530-583-6955
Website: http://squawalpine.com/
Weekday Hours: Mon-Fri: 9a-4p
Weekend Hours: Sat/Sun: 9a-4p
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