Palisades Tahoe
(formally Squaw Valley)
Palisades Tahoe is a mega ski resort in California located above Lake Tahoe. Opening in 1949 the ski resort has a long history being one of the major draw cards to the Lake Tahoe region in winter. In 2012 Squaw Valley USA and next-door neighbour resort Alpine Meadows joined forces and were combined to offer joint access. One the one lift ticket riders at Palisades Tahoe (formally Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows) can access both ski resorts which when combined have 41 lifts, 279+ ski runs that cover 6,200 acres of terrain.
Now the two ski resorts operate as one with some of the most legendary inbound terrain not only in the Lake Tahoe region but in North America. There are future plans to link the two ski resorts with a base to base gondola which is under construction and will start taking riders between the two resorts in the coming seasons.
Launching to international fame Palisades Tahoe (formally Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows) played host to the 1960 Winter Olympics and became the second location in the United States to host the event. This put Palisades Tahoe and equally the wider Lake Tahoe region on the global map as a top notch and must visit winter destination. Today Lake Tahoe is the most visited winter destination in the region and is home to the largest collection of ski resorts in California as well as a handful of ski resorts located on the Nevada side of the lake.
Palisades Tahoe Cams & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Palisades Tahoe ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Palisades Tahoe cams (Squaw Valley web cam) so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Palisades Tahoe cams (Squaw Valley web cam) below.
Palisades Tahoe | Silverado Roundshot
From its perch at High Camp this Palisades Tahoe web cam gives you a full 360 degree view of the whole ski resort.
Elevation: 8,398ft (2,560m)
Palisades Tahoe Lift System
Palisades Tahoe is home to a total of 29 lifts which whisk riders up into the high alpine terrain. Operating the legendary Aerial tram which takes 120 keen riders up directly to the high camp region of the resort. Other famous lifts include the KT22, Red Dog and Siberia Express which takes intermediate through to expert riders to some of the best terrain in the resort.
If you are looking for an expert only challenge then the Headwall, Granite Chief and Silverado lifts at Palisades Tahoe are where you want to head.
Palisades Alpine Lift System
Over at Palisades Tahoe Alpine the terrain is more mellow where long drawn out groomers are in the centre of the resort where you will find majority of the lifts. Summit, Scott, Sherwood and Treeline Cirque are the most famous lifts in and around the resort.
Expert riders are going to have too high a small amount to find those fresh powder stashes hidden in the high alpine bowls which surround the resort both on the frontside and the backside.
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Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , CA for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
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