Explore Palisades Tahoe

Get to know Lake Tahoe's most legendary mountains.

There’s a reason Palisades Tahoe is regularly voted one of the top ski resorts in the country. From its 1960 Winter Olympic history to its iconic terrain spread across a combined 8 peaks and 6,000 skiable acres and stunning views of Lake Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe is an unrivaled destination for skiing and snowboarding in California.
Base to Base Gondola in New Snow
Base to Base Gondola in New Snow

Discover Palisades Tahoe

You no longer have to choose between the high-octane energy and legacy of Palisades or the laid-back but adventurous vibe at Alpine. It’s now possible to explore all 6,000 acres of legendary terrain uninterrupted with the Base to Base Gondola. The ability to create your own adventure at these two distinctly different, neighboring mountains has never been easier.

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A stunning powder day sunrise captured at Alpine.
A stunning powder day sunrise captured at Alpine.

Legendary Lifts

Whether you’re riding Palisades’ KT-22 or Silverado on a powder day or skiing off the backside of Alpine’s Summit Chair in the spring, these mountains are stacked with the kind of lifts you can’t forget. We’ve named the 11 most legendary lifts at Palisades Tahoe (and yes, it was hard to narrow it down), and offered detailed guides on how to ski and ride them.
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Two snowboarders with an instructor at the top of Lakeview at Alpine.
Two snowboarders with an instructor at the top of Lakeview at Alpine.

First Timer Guides

Learning to ski, snowboard, or visiting a new mountain can feel overwhelming. We get that. We’re here to help streamline and simplify the process, offering basic guides to our most fun and accessible learner’s terrain, as well as tips on lessons, gear rental, and everything else you need to know to get started. Choose from our First Timer Ski & Snowboard Guide or our First Time Visitor's Guide.
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Skier launching off the Palisades at Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe
Skier launching off the Palisades at Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe

The Inside Edge Blog

Check the Inside Edge blog for the latest guides to visiting Palisades Tahoe and the surrounding area, local recommendations for things to do and what to see, and our "Legends of Tahoe" series for stories about the people who make up these mountains.


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Iconic Palisades terrain that helped inspire the new resort name, with Lake Tahoe in the background
Iconic Palisades terrain that helped inspire the new resort name, with Lake Tahoe in the background

Our Name Change

In September 2021, we changed our name from Sq**w Valley Alpine Meadows to Palisades Tahoe. Learn more about our decision to change the name and the inspiration behind our new name and logo. We welcome you to take part in our new chapter, on the same incredible mountains we love.
Learn About Our New Name
Opening ceremony at the 1960 Olympics at Palisades Tahoe, formerly named Squaw Valley.
Opening ceremony at the 1960 Olympics at Palisades Tahoe, formerly named Squaw Valley.

Our History

From the area’s first settlers to the birth of modern freeskiing and beyond, this place has always been a land of legends—each generation setting the stage for the achievements of the next.
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