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Ski & Ride Operations Update

Alpine is open for skiing & riding from Friday-Sunday through 4th of July. Click for full operations information.

Ikon Pass Summer Lodging Discount

Ikon Pass holders can save up to 15% on summer lodging at The Village at Palisades Tahoe.

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Spring and Summer Hours of Operation Palisades Tahoe will be open through July 4th, 2023. Hours for Alpine and Palisades will differ.
Palisades Tahoe Winter Skiing Trail Maps and Summer Hiking Explore the Palisades Tahoe trail maps to see all that our mountains have to offer.
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Washoe Display

Learn about the history of the Washoe people in Olympic Valley and the Tahoe area.

The Washoe (or Wašišiw, which means “people from here”) inhabited the land around Lake Tahoe dating back thousands of years. Da ow aga, the Washoe word for “edge of lake,” is the source for the name Lake Tahoe.

Visit the Washoe Display, located on the mezzanine level of High Camp, to learn more about the history and culture of the Washoe people and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

Washoe Display Highlights

Read about the history of the Washoe people in Olympic Valley
See a map of historic Washoe territory
Learn about the Washoe language
Enjoy artifacts generously on loan from the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California

Washoe Cultural Talks
Join us this summer for stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains.

For more information and to register, please click on one of the following talks:

7/15: Rhiana Jones, Environmental Program Director for the Washoe Environmental Protection Department
7/29: Herman Fillmore, Cultural Resource Director for the Washoe Tribe
8/12: Herman Fillmore, Cultural Resource Director for the Washoe Tribe
8/26: Rhiana Jones, Environmental Program Director for the Washoe Environmental Protection Department

Further Reading
The Name Change, Part One: The Washoe Tribe
The Name Change, Part Two: The S- Word

Phone	800-403-0206
Hours of Operation	10am-4:30pm Daily
Location	High Camp
Address	1960 Olympic Valley Rd Olympic Valley CA 96146

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Washoe Cultural Tours

Join members of the local Washoe Tribe at High Camp for stories of Washoe history & culture from the Valley & surrounding mountains. Every Friday in the summer. Free!

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Scenic view during winter of Palisades Tahoe, showing both the Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley sides

Our New Name

In 2020, we came to the conclusion that it was time to change our name. The old name was derogatory and offensive. It did not stand for who we are or what we represent. We could not in good conscience continue to use it.

The Name Change

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