As one of the largest ski resorts in the US and host of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, Palisades Tahoe has established itself as one of the premier ski areas in North America and an internationally renowned winter destination. While the name has changed, Palisades Tahoe's world-class terrain continues to attract skiers and riders from across the country and the world. Learn about the new name .
The resort spans two mountains connected by the Base to Base Gondola which provides convenient access to Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows. Palisades Tahoe boasts 6,000 skiable acres with 42 lifts and more than 270 runs, including 65% beginner and intermediate terrain. Winter storms deliver an average of 400 inches of snowfall per season. Along with deep snow, Palisades Tahoe typically gets 300 sunny California days and boasts the longest ski and snowboard season in Truckee-Tahoe, typically staying open into early summer, sometimes as late as July 4th!
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Parking Reservation Program for 2024-25 Winter Season View details, read FAQs, and book reservations .
Free Weekday Parking (No Reservations Required) : Monday through Friday (non-holiday) parking remains free at both Palisades and Alpine on a first-come, first-served basis.Weekend & Holiday Reservations : To manage peak demand, free parking reservations are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays, beginning December 7, 2024. Reservations will open each Tuesday at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the upcoming weekend. For guests preferring to secure a spot in advance, paid reservations are available at $30 per day, providing extra peace of mind for weekend and holiday visits.Expanded Transportation Options Mountaineer Microtransit : Palisades Tahoe’s free, on-demand Mountaineer microtransit will extend its hours in Alpine Meadows to operate from 7am to 11pm Thursday through Monday (matching the hours offered daily in Olympic Valley). An additional van in Alpine Meadows on weekends and holidays will also increase capacity and reduce wait times. Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle : This season, the Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle will provide earlier rides to the resort, allowing guests to arrive in time for first chair by 9am. Park & Ride: Palisades Tahoe will continue to provide Park & Ride services from Truckee and Tahoe City on weekends and holidays. Sherwood Shuttle: Free resort access will continue to be provided via the Sherwood Shuttle from the West Shore to Alpine when conditions permit.Advance Paid Parking : Reserve advance paid parking starting at $30/day. Weekend/holiday dates for the season are available for purchase at www.parkpalisadestahoe.com/parkingbasics Free Reserved Parking : FREE parking reservations will be available each Tuesday at 12pm and 7pm for the following weekend.
The program looks to provide an improved on-mountain experience by reducing traffic congestion. The potential benefits of the program include a reduction in traffic, improved traffic flow, a better guest and employee experience, less impact on the community, and a reduction in carbon footprint.
The Village at Palisades Tahoe Shopping and Dining Its bustling European-style Village offers shopping, restaurants, and bars including Plump Jack Cafe Tremigo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar Uncorked Wine Bar
Located south of Truckee, off of Hwy. 267 and close to the Truckee Tahoe Airport and Lake Tahoe, Northstar California Resort offers 3170 skiable acres with gorgeous views of Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. This includes 600+ acres of gladed tree skiing and 100 trails with 13% beginner terrain and 60% intermediate terrain. On average, Northstar California Resort receives 350 inches of annual snowfall.
Reservations-Based Parking System for 2024/25 Winter Season Northstar is implementing a reservations-based parking system for the 2024/25 winter season which includes a combination of free and paid parking reservations options.
Key elements of the program include:
Paid Reserved Parking on Weekends and Holidays. Applies to Village View and Lower Village Preferred Paid lots. Free Reserved Parking for 4+ people in a vehicle No Reservations Midweek, Monday - Friday (with the exception of peak periods) at free and paid lots. Free Parking at Castle Peak lot every day, no reservations required. View details and read FAQs
Want to skip the parking and get dropped off at Northstar California for FREE?
Learn how to get to Northstar California for FREE with the Weekend Park & Ride Program!
Northstar Village Shopping, Dining and Entertainment There’s plenty to do off the mountain at The Village at Northstar, a destination for mountain dining and shopping. You’ll find a variety of dining options from tasty pies at Rubicon Pizza Company to perfect pairings at Petra Restaurant and Wine Bar to fine dining at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe . Along with dining, The Village has shops like Patagonia, The North Face, and True North, a movie theater, The Village Cinemas , and an ice rink with warming fire pits.
Northstar Bike Park & Summer Activities During the summer, Northstar California Resort transforms into a paradise for mountain biking, hiking, and golf. The Northstar Bike Park will get your heart racing with technical descents and big air but if that’s not quite your speed, there are scenic chairlift rides with access to hiking trails and a challenging, par-72 course.
Up on Donner Summit, along the Sierra Crest, Sugar Bowl Resort gets the most snow of all Truckee ski resorts, 500 inches annual snowfall on average. From Truckee, it’s a 20 minute drive west on Old Highway 40, a windy mountain road with breathtaking views of Donner Lake. During storm days, use Interstate 80 as an alternate route.
Sugar Bowl Resort has 1650 skiable acres, including 60% beginner and intermediate terrain. It allows uphill travel with an uphill pass and maintains an open boundary for experienced backcountry skiers and snowboarders to access to backcountry terrain in the Tahoe National Forest.
Along with great terrain, Sugar Bowl’s slopes are steeped in history . It’s home to the first chair lift in California, which was constructed and completed in time for the resort opening on December 15, 1939, and the first ski gondola on the west coast!
Mountain Collective passholders can now ski and ride at Sugar Bowl Resort, one of 25 world-class destinations in the collective along with Alta Ski Area, Big Sky Resort, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, Chamonix (France), Lake Louise (Canada), and Niseko United (Japan), and more.
Sugar Bowl's "Peak Pledge" Commitment to Sustainability Peak Pledge is Sugar Bowl's commitment to community and the natural environment. As stewards of 800 acres of forestland, they're tackling energy & emissions, forest health, waste reduction, and participating in a national Climate Challenge to inventory emissions and set reduction goals. Learn more
A family favorite, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is known for it’s friendly slopes and approachable terrain. It’s dubbed “the best place to begin,” offering an affordable ski experience with lessons for kids as young as 3 years old. Here, you’ll find wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, gentle beginner terrain, and excellent grooming.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 80, and just 10 miles from Truckee, Boreal Mountain California is an easy access ski area, especially for those driving in from Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area. Traveling in an electric vehicle? Boreal has free charging stations in the west end of their facility.
With almost 80% snowmaking coverage, Boreal is one of the earliest ski areas to open in Truckee-Tahoe each year. Six lifts and two magic carpets service 41 trails of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, and eight terrain parks provide endless fun for skiers and riders of all abilities.
Night Skiing Skiing and riding under the stars? Heck yeah! Boreal offers the only night-skiing in Truckee-Tahoe under well-lit slopes that stay open until 9pm.
Boreal's "Play Forever" Commitment to Sustainability Learn about Play Forever , Boreal Mountain California's commitment to protect the environment and support our community. It includes their Tahoe Solar project which offsets 250 tons of carbon emissions annually and produces 65% of the energy used in their base area facilities.
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