Palisades Tahoe, Ski resort in Olympic Valley, California
Palisades Tahoe is a ski resort in Placer County, California, covering roughly 6,000 acres (2,430 hectares) and offering 270 runs. The two main areas, Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley, connect via an aerial tramway and provide access to open slopes and forested sections.
The ski resort opened in 1949 and hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, which was the smallest village ever selected as a host at that time. The games brought international attention and led to infrastructure development and terrain expansion.
The original name was replaced with Palisades Tahoe in 2021 to honor the indigenous communities of the region. This decision is reflected in signage and communication throughout the area.
The main season runs from December through April, depending on snow conditions, with the highest visitor numbers on weekends and holidays. Both sides of the terrain have parking facilities and equipment rental services near the base stations.
The aerial tram connecting the two main areas is one of only two such lifts in North America that transports skiers between peaks without descending. The tram car travels in a single span across a canyon, saving skiers the long descent and re-ascent.
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