Ski Information and Snow Activities
Winter Brain features a variety of on- and off-slope activities for all attendees. Read on for more information about the fun things to do in Lake Tahoe and how to save money when you hit the slopes.
Lift Tickets
The Winter Brain Custom Link offers ski session passes ranging from 1 to 6 days. Rates vary based on age group and the number of days skiing, ensuring the best value for everyone.
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| Booking Dates → | Pricing 10/11 – 12/12: | Pricing 12/13 – EOS: | |||||
| Arrival Dates → | 11/27-12/13 & 3/31-5/26 |
12/14-3/30 | 11/27-12/13 & 3/31-5/26 |
12/14-3/30 | |||
| 20% | 1 day (date specific) | $159 | $207 | $159 | $207 | ||
| 2 of 3 day | $329 | $329 | $318 | $369 | |||
| 3 of 4 day | $459 | $459 | $478 | $554 | |||
| 4 of 5 day | $549 | $549 | $649 | $649 | |||
| 5 of 6 day | $686 | $686 | $811 | $811 | |||
| 6 of 7 day | $824 | $824 | $974 | $974 | |||
Ski Equipment Rentals
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Rentals/ Demo’s: Pickup in the Village at Palisades Tahoe
- Rentals $54 daily
- Demo’s $74 daily
Rentals delivery: Ski Butlers
- 20% off Ski Butler’s
Snow Tubing - Information Coming Soon
Additional information coming soon
Ski and Snowboard School
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Lessons: Priced per guest
Adults: ½ day lessons (13+)
Monday-Thursday or Fri-Sunday Afternoons:
- $187
- Add daily lift ticket: $59
- Add rental $19
Fri-Sunday mornings:
- $220
- Add daily lift ticket: $59
- Add rental $19
Kids: Full day lessons (5-14)
Monday-Thursday
- $263.50
- Add daily lift ticket: $41
- Add rental $13
Friday-Sunday
- $310
- Add daily lift ticket: $41
- Add rental $13
AIARE 1: AVALANCHE COURSE
“Begin to Establish an intricate understanding of the Backcountry with AIARE 1.
Alpenglow Expeditions provides comprehensive, entry-level avalanche courses in North & South Lake Tahoe designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. Alpenglow’s AIARE 1 courses have both in-person learning components in a classroom and the field, as well as a virtual option for those with limited time. Course offerings include AIARE 1: Hybrid, AIARE 1: 3-Day, Teen AIARE 1, and Avalanche Refresher.
Alpenglow Expeditions Backcountry Tours
Alpenglow Expeditions was founded in 2004 by IFMGA certified guide Adrian Ballinger. From the Himalaya to Lake Tahoe, Alpenglow leads expeditions across the mountain ranges of the globe in all disciplines including mountaineering, skiing, ski mountaineering, and rock climbing. With over 30 international expeditions per year and a full menu of ski and rock climbing courses in Lake Tahoe, Alpenglow Expedition’s core values are founded on providing a unique experience for each client who desires to explore mountains across the world. Olympic Valley is the lucky home of the California flagship store, Alpenglow Expeditions.
Alpenglow Expedition Backcountry Tours at Palisades Tahoe
Ski and ride outside the ski area boundaries of Lake Tahoe’s premier resort with Alpenglow’s AMGA certified guides. Riding the lifts means less time hiking and more time skiing and riding this incredible backcountry terrain. Now includes the coveted terrain of National Geographic bowl outside of Granite Chief.
Ikon Pass Holders Save 10% On All Backcountry Tours
Alpenglow Expeditions is now offering 10% off backcountry ski and splitboard tours to Ikon Pass holders! Access the untouched backcountry terrain of the Palisades Tahoe backcountry, or reserve your own custom day to explore any one of the backcountry zones in Lake Tahoe. Use the code “IKON” at checkout to save 10% on all winter programs.
PHONE877-873-5376
WEBSITE www.alpenglowexpeditions.com
HOURS 8am-6pm Daily
LOCATIONPalisades Tahoe | Tahoe Area
ADDRESS1995 Olympic Valley Rd Suite #23 Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Cross Country Skiing
Trekking Through Tahoe
Take in unforgettable views and new experiences by cross country skiing in Lake Tahoe.
As the largest concentration of cross country ski areas in North America, Lake Tahoe offers terrain for all skill levels. Most cross country ski areas located in Lake Tahoe offer lessons, rentals, tours, and clinics.
Everline Resort: Ski-in/ski-out access to the trails that venture through Olympic Valley while surrounded by mountain peaks. Visit the Nordic Center at the Resort at Palisades Tahoe to get trail maps and information.
North Tahoe Regional Park Nordic Ski Area: Explore the 124 acres of the North Tahoe Regional Park and the surrounding public land. Make sure you bring your own equipment to this area.
Auburn Ski Club Training Center: As a competition and training center, the Auburn Ski Club Training Center is home to high quality trails of all skill levels. The 20 KM trail system is accessible to season and day pass holders Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Tahoe City’s Winter Sports Park: The park is open to the public for cross country skiing and many more winter activities such as ice skating, snowshoeing, and sledding.
Disco Tubing
Disco Tubing brings a unique twist to snow tubing you won’t find anywhere else. This thrilling, family-friendly snow tubing experience amps up our tubing lanes with flashing lights, lasers, and a live DJ. Gather your crew, wear fun costumes, and ride down the neon, electrifying lanes from 5-7pm on select dates. Don’t miss this exciting winter Tahoe adventure!
Disco Tubing Details
- Tickets available for purchase online only
- Snow tubing sessions are 55 minutes long and begin on the top of the hour
- Limited number of tickets per session in order to provide the best experience
- Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
- Each participant must have their own ticket
- Snow tubing hours are weather and conditions permitting
- We offer adult and child sized tubes
- Ikon Pass Thursday free tubing does not count towards Disco Tubing
Requirements & Safety Policies
- Follow the attendant’s instructions
- All tubers must be 40” tall and able to independently get in and out of their own tube
- Parents are not allowed to ride in the same tube as their child. No exceptions
- One rider per tube and one tube per lane. – Tubing in designated lanes only
- Make sure the lane is clear before you go
- Immediately exit at the end of the tubing lane once you come to a stop
- Do not cross over lanes into oncoming traffic
- We recommend wearing winter boots. Ski boots are not permitted on the tubing hill
**While we do not require helmets to participate, they are highly recommended for safety purposes***
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Free Mountain Host Tours
These tours have ended for the 23-24 season. See you next year!
Palisades Mountain Hosts, who wear bright yellow jackets for easy recognition, are here to help with all of your questions! You can look for them in the Village, Alpine Lodge, and on the Mountain throughout the day. Back by popular demand, the Mountain Hosts will be conducting FREE Mountain Tours on Thursdays at Alpine and Fridays at Palisades Tahoe.
Details
- Weekly starting Thursday, January 11th.
- Thursdays at Alpine, 9:15am. Meet by the Base to Base Gondola.
- Fridays at Palisades, 9:15am. Meet by the Base to Base Gondola.
- Must ski at an intermediate level or above.
Ice Skating
Enjoy all that Lake Tahoe has to offer in the winter. Visit one of our beautiful outdoor ice skating rinks surrounded by the California mountains. Whether you’ve never been on the ice or are a skating pro, the rink is fun for everyone. Bring your own or rent a pair of skates at any location.
Find a Rink Near You:
- Resort at Squaw Creek Ice Rink: Sip on a cup of hot chocolate and take in the views of Palisades Tahoe while skating on the resort’s outdoor ice skating rink.
- Truckee Ice Rink: Only half a mile from downtown Truckee, this public rink is complete with a snack bar, broomball leagues, and group and private lessons. Although smaller than other rinks, the Truckee Ice Rink brings the energy with music, a bonfire pit, and overhead lights.
- Tahoe City Winter Sports Park: In the heart of Tahoe City, the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park offers guests many exciting activities including ice skating on their outdoor ice rink.
- Reno Ice: Open year-round, Reno Ice hosts hockey practices and games, private and group lessons, and is open for public skating every afternoon!
Mountain Guides
Discover the most coveted terrain
Palisades Tahoe Mountain Guides are our ultimate guided tours, offering unrivaled access to the resort’s most coveted terrain, secret stashes and hidden groomers for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. The non-instructional tours will be led by the resorts’ most experienced guides.
Requirements:
- Ages 13+
- Up to 5 people per guide
- Half Day or Full Day options available
- Intermediate to Expert
- Start at either Alpine Lodge or The Village at Palisades Tahoe
- Lift ticket & equipment rentals required but not included
Private Mountain Guides: Priced per guide
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Includes up to 5 guests per guide
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Guides skip lift line & ski/ride best snow of the day
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All ability levels but cater towards more advanced
Monday-Thursday
3 hours: $600 or Fri-Sun Afternoons
Full day: $937.50
Friday-Sunday mornings
3 hours: $800
Full day: $1,250
CLICK HERE for additional information.
Palisades Yoga Studio
Start your day off with more peace, strength, and flexibility at Palisades Yoga Studio.
Come strengthen your physical, mental, and spiritual health at the gorgeous 1,000 square foot Palisades Yoga Studio in The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Increase your strength and flexibility as you practice mindful movements with one of our experienced and light-hearted yoga instructors before or after a day on Palisades Tahoe’s beautiful mountains.
The Palisades Yoga Studio has weekly classes in a variety of styles. Whether you are brand new to yoga, practice daily, or anything in between, you are welcome to attend all our classes. We specialize in teaching all levels! Are you looking to warm up from the inside out? Try a Yoga for Strength, Vinyasa, or Align & Flow class. Looking to keep it mellow after a long day on the slopes? Try any of our Relax or Gentle classes. Looking for a playful, moderate class? Join us for Aerial Yoga (details below). Check online for our most up-to-date class schedule, class descriptions, and teacher bios.
Our studio offers daily classes and workshops taught by some of the most educated, experienced, and well-known yoga instructors in our area. Visit our website for a schedule of yoga classes. We also offer an annual yoga teacher training and immersion for anyone looking to deepen their personal practice and/or take on the role of teacher, check out the details on our site.
Reserve your spot online – walk ins are always welcome, our studio is spacious and beautiful, so we have plenty of room for you to spread out! But we do recommend advanced sign ups during our peak winter holiday season as well as for Aerial yoga because we have limited hammocks. Single class drop ins, class packs, and memberships are all available for purchase online and at the studio.
Join us for our unique and playful Aerial Yoga Classes!
Aerial yoga is an all-levels yoga practice (yes, this includes you first timers!) that incorporates the use of a single-point yoga hammock. You’ll still use a mat in this style of yoga, and you’ll see familiar poses like Downward Dog and Warrior III, but in a new way that uses the hammock as a prop for balance and alignment. You will stretch, swing, invert, build strength, and create traction along the spine while you are supported or suspended in an aerial hammock. At the end of class enjoy a heavenly floating Savasana.
| yoga@palisadestahoe.com | |
| PHONE | 530-584-6140 |
| WEBSITE | Visit website here. |
| HOURS | See class schedule here. |
| LOCATION | First Street in the Village at Palisades Tahoe |
| ADDRESS | 1750 Village Rd East, Olympic Valley CA 96146 |
Scenic Gondola Ride
Closed Until Winter 24/25
Base to Base Gondola Ride at Palisades Tahoe
Take a scenic Gondola ride on the Base to Base Gondola, which connects Palisades and Alpine in North Lake Tahoe.
After 70 long years of dreaming of a way to connect Palisades and Alpine, the Base to Base Gondola finally opened in December of 2022. The Base to Base Gondola goes between two of Lake Tahoe’s most legendary mountains, with the ability to ride between each base area and stop at the top of the iconic KT-22 chairlift. On this 16-minute ride, you’ll find ethereal lake views, stunning vistas of the expansive Sierra Nevada, and a whole new perspective on The Village at Palisades Tahoe and the Alpine Lodge. The Village at Palisades Tahoe guests save 15% off sightseeing tickets.
Base to Base Gondola Ticket Prices
Your Base to Base Gondola ticket is part of a sightseeing package! With this ticket, you can also access our Aerial Tram rides, which take you to stunning High Camp at 8,200 feet, and you can also ride our Funitel to the Gold Coast area.
| AGE | MIDWEEK PRICE | WEEKEND/HOLIDAY PRICE (SAT + SUN) |
|---|---|---|
| ADULT (13+) | $62 | $72 |
| CHILD (5-7) | $43 | $50 |
| SENIOR (70+) | $56 | $65 |
| 4 & UNDER | FREE | |
| IKON PASS HOLDER | FREE Access is included with your pass. |
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Sierra Sightseeing Pass
The Sierra Sightseeing Pass | OFF SALE UNTIL NEXT SEASON
Access our 3 enclosed lifts + get a $5 food voucher with each pass.
One of the best ways to see the Lake Tahoe region and the surrounding mountains is from one of our enclosed lifts. Palisades Tahoe has the unique position of having a Gondola (currently closed for the season), an Aerial Tram, and a Funitel. This spring, you can ride the Aerial Tram or the Funitel when you visit us. Our Sightseeing Package gives you all-day unlimited access to ride these lifts as much as you want. Plus, for each sightseeing pass you buy, you get a $5 food voucher valid from Friday to Sunday at Rocker, High Camp, and 39 North.
Sierra Sightseeing Pass Prices
Sierra Sightseeing Passes are valid for single-day use only. You may ride each eligible lift as many times as you’d like between 9am and 4pm, weather and conditions permitting.
| AGE | MIDWEEK PRICE | WEEKEND/HOLIDAY PRICE (FRI – SUN) |
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| ADULT (13+) | $44 | $54 |
| CHILD (5-12) | $31 | $38 |
| SENIOR (70+) | $40 | $49 |
| 4 & UNDER | FREE | |
| IKON PASS HOLDER | FREE Access is included with your 23/24 or 24/25 pass. |
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The Aerial Tram takes you from 6,200 feet elevation in The Village at Palisades Tahoe up to 8,200 feet, where you can see the stunning Sierra Nevada all the way to Desolation Wilderness, and the gleaming blue of Lake Tahoe from above. Up at High Camp, you can choose from dining options like Granite Pizza Co, the Terrace Bar & Restaurants, or the High Camp Marketplace, and also visit our free Olympic Museum. Your $5 food voucher(s) that you get with your pass(es) works at these outlets!
The best place to catch ski action is from the Gold Coast area. Take in the views of our namesake, The Palisades, a rock formation that hosts serious powder-day throwdowns with some of the best skiers and riders in the game. Plus, the Gold Coast area has a sunny deck and multiple dining options for you to grab a bite or a craft drink. Your $5 food voucher(s) that you get with your pass(es) works at 39 North, located at the top of the Funitel.
The Base to Base Gondola travels between our two mountains, connecting The Village at Palisades Tahoe and the Alpine Lodge. The Base to Base Gondola crosses from the resort’s property through private land, offering views of untouched wilderness and glimpses of Lake Tahoe in the distance.
Sledding
Sledding is not permitted on the slopes or anywhere on Palisades Tahoe property for safety reasons. This applies to any type of device that can be used for sledding including, but not limited to, sleds, toboggans, tubes or saucers, and other devices such as shovels, pads, or trays. Any violations of this policy may result in suspension of lift privileges or prosecution for trespass.
However, North Lake Tahoe offers various alternative locations where you can enjoy sledding fun. You can head to the following places for sledding adventures:
- Everline Resort: Everline Resort allows sledding near the base of Resort Chair. It is very low-angle terrain that is good for small children.
Please note that it’s always a good idea to check the current conditions and any restrictions before heading out for sledding, as availability and rules may vary depending on weather and other factors.
Snow Tubing
Snow Tubing at Palisades Tahoe
Tubing at Palisades Tahoe offers an exhilarating and family-friendly adventure. Experience the excitement of winter sports without the need for specialized equipment or skills. Whether you’re seeking a solo adventure or a group activity, tubing at Palisades Tahoe promises laughter, excitement, and unforgettable moments against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Snow Tubing Details
- Tickets available for purchase online and at the SnoVentures Activity Zone
- Snow tubing sessions are 55 minutes long and begin on the top of the hour
- Limited number of tickets per session in order to provide the best experience
- Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
- Each participant needs to have their own ticket
- Snowtubing hours are weather and conditions permitting
- The last daily tubing session is at 4pm
Requirements & Safety
- Follow attendant’s instructions.
- All tubers must be 40” tall and able to independently get in and out of their own tube.
- Parents are not allowed to ride in the same tube as their child. No exceptions.
- One rider per tube and one tube per lane.- Tubing in designated lanes only.
- Make sure the lane is clear before you go.
- Immediately exit at the end of the tubing lane once you come to a stop.
- Do not cross over lanes into oncoming traffic
- Ski boots are not permitted on the tubing hill.**While we do not require helmets to participate, they are highly recommended for safety purposes***
CLICK HERE to book
Snowshoeing
Lake Tahoe Snowshoeing
Explore North Lake Tahoe One Step at a Time
Stroll through the scenic valleys and unforgettable views of Lake Tahoe like never before. Learn from the pros by signing up for a group or private snowshoe tour at Alpenglow Expeditions, located in The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Professional Alpenglow guides will lead you along the popular and stunning Shirley Canyon trail, which can be seen from above when you ride the Aerial Tram.
Already know where you’re going?
Pick up rental snowshoeing equipment at Tahoe Dave’s in Olympic Valley or Tahoe City and explore for yourself. Remember to stay on designated trails and prepare for cold weather.
Parking
“NO RUSH – we have updated parking information! woot! I reached out to everline and discovered we have contracted complimentary overnight self parking. We can add language such as “Parking is complimentary for overnight guests of the Everline Resort & Spa that are self parking. Regular rates will apply to daily drive-in guests or guests using valet.” here is a link to the parking rates, etc at everline: Know Before You Go | Olympic Valley Resorts | Everline Resort and Spa”
OFF-SLOPE ACTIVITIES
There is plenty to see and do around Lake Tahoe.