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.
The Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram docks at High Camp on a snowy winter day.

Kate Abraham

The Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram docks at High Camp on a snowy winter day.

Kate Abraham


The Aerial Tram
Soar up to 8,200 feet in elevation from the base area in The Village at Palisades Tahoe. This 9-minute ride has some of the most stunning views you'll find in the Sierra Nevada. Look over the entire resort, Lake Tahoe, and even out to Desolation Wilderness, blanketed in snow. The Aerial Tram is open for both sightseers and skiers/riders.

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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 New Name
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
Scenics of KT-22 at Squaw Valley
Scenics of KT-22 at Squaw Valley

Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort
Often voted one of North America’s best ski resorts, Palisades Tahoe is known for its world-class terrain, vibrant ski culture, and Olympic heritage as host of the 1960 Winter Games. If you’re coming for deep powder and steep chutes and bowls set to the gorgeous backdrop of Lake Tahoe, our two mountains will deliver. If you’re brand new to skiing or snowboarding, you’ll appreciate our forgiving learning zones, welcoming instructors, and convenient access.
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Aspirational lifestyles of a skier and a snowboarder waving to aerial Tram at Squaw Valley
Aspirational lifestyles of a skier and a snowboarder waving to aerial Tram at Squaw Valley

Legendary Lifts
Whether you’re riding Paliasdes’ 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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A skier does a backflip while a photographer takes a picture right behind them.
A skier does a backflip while a photographer takes a picture right behind them.

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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Lake Tahoe Sunset shot with a drone in the summer
Lake Tahoe Sunset shot with a drone in the summer

About Lake Tahoe
If you haven’t stood on a snow-covered peak and looked out over the glassy, emerald expanse that is Lake Tahoe, trust us, you’re missing out. This high-elevation lake—the second deepest in the U.S.—is a natural wonder and the center of a vibrant mountain community.
Learn About Tahoe
Historic photos of a crowd in front of the Olympic Rings at S* Valley during the 1960 Winter Games. Photo by Bill Briner
Historic photos of a crowd in front of the Olympic Rings at S* Valley during the 1960 Winter Games. Photo by Bill Briner

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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