Palisades Tahoe
California - USA
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Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Statistics | California USA
Location
Resort Location
California, USA
Nearest Town
Truckee
Distance to Nearest Town
18.35 km
11.4 mi
Nearest International Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Distance to Nearest International Airport
76.12 km
47.3 mi
Projected Winter Season Opening
December 5, 2026
Estimated Winter Season Closing
May 2027
Summer Season Opening
June 10, 2026
Estimated Summer Season Closing
September 2026
Year Established
1949
Palisades Mountain Stats
Mountain
Total Skiable Terrain
1456.9 ha
3600 ac
Base Elevation
1889.76 m
6200 ft
Summit Elevation
2758.44 m
9050 ft
Vertical Drop
868.68 m
2850 ft
Average Snowfall
1016 cm
400 in
Snowmaking
11 out of 26 lifts
Runs & Lifts
Total Lifts
26
Uphill Capacity
53,500 riders per hour
Total Runs/Trails
187
Green/Beginners Runs
25%
Blue/Intermediate Runs
45%
Black/Advanced Runs
22%
Double Black/Expert Runs
8%
Longest Run Length
5.15 km
3.2 mi
Terrain Parks
5
Alpine Bowls
16
Alpine Mountain Stats
Mountain
Total Skiable Terrain
971.27 ha
2400 ac
Base Elevation
2083.31 m
6835 ft
Summit Elevation
2632.56 m
8637 ft
Vertical Drop
549.25 m
1802 ft
Average Snowfall
1016 cm
400 in
Snowmaking
9 out of 13 lifts
Runs & Lifts
Total Lifts
13
Uphill Capacity
19,400 riders per hour
Total Runs/Trails
109
Green/Beginners Runs
25%
Blue/Intermediate Runs
40%
Black/Advanced Runs
25%
Double Black/Expert Runs
10%
Longest Run
4.02 km
2.5 mi
Alpine Bowls
7
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