Peak Elevation
9,050 ft
2,758 m
Vertical Drop
2,850 ft
869 m
Skiable Area
3,600 ac
1,457 ha
Avg Snowfall
400 in
1016 cm
Lifts
26
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley Weather Forecast
About
Palisades Tahoe's Olympic Valley base, the former Squaw Valley that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, is one of California's largest ski areas in the Sierra Nevada. It drops 2,850 feet from a 9,050-foot summit across 3,600 acres, served by 26 lifts including a tram and the only funitel in the United States, with about 400 inches of snow a year. The Base to Base Gondola links it to the Alpine Meadows base area, the two sold on one pass as Palisades Tahoe.
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Operated by Alterra Mountain Company
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley have?
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley has 26 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 58,000 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley?
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley has a vertical drop of 2,850 feet (869 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley?
The summit of Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley sits at 9,050 feet (2,758 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley have?
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley has 177 marked trails.
How big is the skiable terrain at Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley?
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley covers 3,600 acres (1,457 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley offer night skiing?
No, Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley does not offer night skiing.
Does Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley have snowmaking?
Yes, Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley get each year?
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley averages around 400 inches (1016 cm) of snowfall per season.