What is the Palisades Tahoe Apex Ski Club?

The Palisades Tahoe Apex Ski Club is a new premium program that offers exclusive access, personalized service, and specialized amenities for guests who want an elevated mountain experience. It includes access to priority lift line access, preferred parking, private premium lounges, and more. Two lounge offerings: Apex Lounge (in The Village at Palisades Tahoe): Daily service 7:30am -5:00pm. Concierge service. Indoor lounge seating. Outdoor seating with firepits. Private bathrooms. Private ski racks and cubbies. Workstations and charging stations. Children’s play area. Food and beverage: Lite complimentary breakfast offerings - pastries, coffee, tea, juice. Full-service bar (for purchase). Bites and Flights food service (for purchase). Oro Bar (at Gold Coast): Daily Service: 10:00am - 3:00 pm. Concierge service. Indoor/outdoor seating. Food and beverage (for purchase). Cubbies/ ski racks. Granite Bistro (Top of the Aerial Tram). By reservation

Who can become a member of the Apex Ski Club?

Any Palisades Tahoe guest may become a member of the Apex Ski Club. Quantities are limited and available only while supplies last. The Apex Ski Club does not include lift access, so a season pass, Ikon Pass, or daily lift ticket also needs to be purchased for mountain access.

How long is an Apex Ski Club membership valid?

An Apex Ski Club membership and benefits are valid from December 12, 2025 – April 12, 2026.

Can I join the Apex Ski Club later this season?

Apex Ski Club memberships are limited. If inventory remains available later into the season, they will remain available for purchase.

Does the Apex Ski Club membership include mountain access?

No. The Apex Ski Club is an upgrade to a valid season pass, Ikon Pass, or daily lift ticket for mountain access.

Can Ikon Pass holders become members of the Apex Ski Club?

Yes. the Apex Ski Club is available for purchase by Ikon Pass holders, pending availability.

How do I receive my Apex Ski Club pass?

Your Apex Ski Club pass must be picked up in person at any Palisades Tahoe Guest Services window starting December 1, 2025. Passes will not be mailed.

Which lifts are included with Apex Ski Club membership priority lane access?

Funitel (first public cabin),Red Dog, Gold Coast, Big Blue, Siberia, Shirley Lake, Granite Chief, Summit, Round House, Treeline Cirque (TLC), Sherwood, Base to Base at both Base Areas, Resort Chair & Far East priority lanes will be added on days when the upper mountain is closed

Is the Apex Ski Club membership transferable to any other Ikon Pass destinations?

No. The Apex Ski Club membership is only valid at Palisades Tahoe and is not transferable.

How does Apex Ski Club preferred parking work?

Apex Ski Club members will receive a parking hangtag in the mail. The hangtag needs to be in the car upon arrival for each visit and grants access to the three-tiered parking structure located next to the Members Locker Room.

What spaces are now dedicated to Apex Ski Club members?

The former Plaza Bar has been reimagined into the to Apex Lounge, a private space designed for Apex Ski Club members. In addition, our Ski Patrol has relocated to a new space at Gold Coast, and their previous office has been reimagined as the Oro Bar, also reserved for Apex Ski Club members. To make up for these changes, we’ve added more public seating and new amenities in Olympic House, including expanded areas in Bar One and Wildflour, along with six new big-screen TVs for guests to enjoy.

How many Apex Ski Club memberships will be sold each year?

Quantities are intentionally limited and available only while supplies last.

What does priority lift access mean?

Priority lift access allows Apex Ski Club members to use a priority lift line that is exclusive to Apex Ski Club members and our Mountain Sports School users with instructors.

Which lifts are excluded from Apex Ski Club?

Palisades: KT-22, Headwall, Resort Chair, Far East, First Venture, Exhibition, Emmigrant, Belmont, Mountain Meadow, Baileys Beach, Solitude, Broken Arrow, Silverado, Olympic Lady, All magic carpets. Alpine: Subway, Kangaroo, Yellow, Scott, Alpine Bowl Chair, Lakeview, All magic carpets

How does Apex Ski Club benefit the community?

A portion of the proceeds from every Apex Ski Club membership will go directly to the Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation, supporting their vison to foster the passion of our community by providing access, educational opportunities and a place to gather and celebrate our lifestyle.

How does Apex Ski Club benefit the resort as a whole?

Apex Ski Club investments support broader guest experience improvements, including: 53 days of live DJs throughout the season, Updates to Bar One, Continued upgrades in food and beverage quality

Palisades Tahoe Apex Club

Couple enjoying apres on the Apex Lounge sun deck

A more personal way to experience Palisades Tahoe.

Apex Club gives you a place to begin the day, return to between laps, and settle into throughout the season. With a slope-side home base, a mid-mountain retreat, and a more thoughtful experience from arrival to après, Apex makes your favorite mountain feel even more like yours.

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Memberships begin at $13,000 annually.

Choose the membership that fits the way you want to experience Apex.

Benefit	Single	Friends & Family	Transferrable	Social
Member Lounge Access:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mid-mountain Lounge Access:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Priority Lift Access:	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Preferred Parking:	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Concierge Support:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Food & Beverage Access:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Member Events:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Designed For:	Individuals, with dependents included	Families and shared households	Businesses or shared groups	Members seeking community

Inquire About Membership:

Unlock the best season of your life. Submit the form below to schedule time to talk.
Email: apexsales@palisadestahoe.com
Phone: 530-452-4340

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What is Apex Club?

Apex Club is a seasonal membership at Palisades Tahoe created for guests who want a more refined way to spend time on the mountain. With dedicated spaces, thoughtful amenities, and a more seamless arrival-to-après experience, Apex brings greater ease, comfort, and connection to every ski day.

What is included with membership?

Membership includes access to Apex spaces, priority lift line access on participating lifts, premium parking, concierge support, and a collection of amenities designed to make time on the mountain feel more effortless and more personal.

Does Apex Club include lift access?

Apex Club membership does not automatically include lift access. Members must have valid mountain access through an Ikon Pass, season pass, or lift ticket. Transferable Membership is the exception, as it is designed for flexible shared use and therefore includes four memberships with transferable Palisades Tahoe season passes.

Is parking included?

Yes. Membership includes premium parking, making arrival at Palisades Tahoe easier and more convenient.

Which lounges and spaces can members access?

Members enjoy access to the Apex Lounge in The Village at Palisades Tahoe and Oro Bar at Gold Coast. Concierge-supported reservations at Granite Bistro are also available to members.