Community | Palisades Tahoe

Early morning scenics of alpine meadow from the top of summit chair

So we decided to take a look in the mirror.

And we were reminded that our commitment to giving back is made possible by our guests. Without their support, our vision for the future of Palisades Tahoe would not be possible. We realized that as a resort, it’s our business to welcome people who share our love for their air, water, trees, and snow that make Palisades Tahoe unique. As a community, it’s our duty to preserve this place for generations to come. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to question everything we do, to never settle for “the way it is,” and to spread the word of empower our guests and our industry.

Here's where the journey has already taken us

$30,000 annually toward clear lakes & streams.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests, Green Bucks have helped restore the first four miles of the Truckee River and remove invasive aquatic weeds from Lake Tahoe.

$120,000 annually towards regional schools & literacy.
And Creekside Charter, a free public school, operates at the base of Olympic Valley for $1 a year.

421,000 plastic bottles removed from our waste stream.
We're the first resort in North America to ban the sale of single-use water bottles. We won't be the last.

4 Free Electric Car Charging stations
127 new bike racks to the Tahoe Basin
15,000+ retired staff jackets & pants to those in need around the world
500 at-risk youth learn to ski & ride annually with SkiDuck
25,000 cars off the road annually with POW Carpool Parking, preventing greenhouse gas emissions equal to 67,000 trips around Lake Tahoe
20,000 vehicle trips eliminated from mountain access roads with Mountaineer

The Climate Advocacy Achievement– National Ski Areas AssociationGiven to ski areas that support climate policy and innovative solutions that further the transition to a clean energy economy. Palisades Tahoe was recognized in this area for actions including outreach to the EPA in opposition to weakening fuel economy standards, endorsement of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, and community outreach around wildfire preparedness.

The Climate Action Achievement– National Ski Areas Association
Palisades Tahoe was recognized for Climate Action by tracking and reducing carbon emissions. Protect Our Winters “POW” Carpool Parking and the introduction of the app-based Mountaineer shuttle both contributed to emissions reductions.

SEE What our guests achieved in the 2019-2020 season