Palisades Tahoe is one of the largest ski areas in North America, and was the hosts of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The resort boasts an impressive average annual snowfall of 11m. Palisades has a huge variety of terrain and while it is renowned for its steep big mountain terrain, it is also a mountain with everything – from a large beginners’ area, some awesome tree skiing and a variety of terrain parks. Palisades offers a wide range of different eateries throughout the valley, and there are a few decent watering holes but this resort is not renown for its nightlife.
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Squaw Valley has two fantastic ski resorts in near proximity, Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.
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Grasshopper’s North America 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, Mid-Season Update
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Grasshopper’s North American 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, November Update
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First Snow Has Fallen and Resorts are Open!
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2023-2024 North American Snow Season Outlook- What We May See in an El Niño Year
Aimee Engerbretson during a deep day at Palisades Tahoe last December. Last season was a record year for the Sierras and in an El Niño year above average snow totals are likely again this season Photo: Jeff Engerbretson Mountainw [...]
