Accommodations
The Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort and Spa
1750 Village East Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 584-1000
General Website: palisadestahoe.com
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Everline Resort & Spa
400 Squaw Creek Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(800) 404-5544
General Website: everlineresort.com
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Transportation: Getting to WCBR
The conference hotels are located 42 miles west of the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, 200 miles east of San Francisco and 100 miles east of Sacramento via Interstate 80 with access to Highway 89 south. There are several transportation options including an airport shuttle, renting a car, and private car service. Driving time is approximately 1 hour in good weather conditions.
Transportation from the Airport
Airport Shuttle Service
North Lake Tahoe Express
(833) 709-8080 (For guests of 3 or more, call to book)
Rental Cars
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Rental Car
Private Car Services
Tahoe Elite Private Car Service | (530) 582-5828
Voyage Tahoe | (530) 448-900
NorthStar Transportation and Shuttles | (530) 562-3555
Reno Tahoe Limousine | (800) 660-4546
Executive Limousine Service | (775) 333-3300
Dave’s Tahoe Taxi | (530) 553-1555
North Tahoe Limousine | (775)843-4626
Ride Sharing from the Airport with Other Attendees
Getting Between Everline & the Palisades: The Olympic Valley Shuttle System
Free shuttle transportation is provided between Everline Resort & Spa and The Village at Palisades
During the conference the shuttle service will run every 30 minutes with service from 6:30AM to 10:45 PM
Pickup/Drop Off
Everline – the resort’s Front Drive
Palisades – The Village roundabout
On Demand shuttle is between the hours of 9am – 9pm.
Call: 530-412-7035
Parking at Winter Brain Accomodations
Everline Resort Parking Information
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. Everline does not offer snow removal for vehicles in the self-parking lot.
On Saturdays and Sundays, a parking reservation is required for Palisades Tahoe. There are paid and free reservations. Sign up using the link above.
Getting Around Town: Regional Transportation
Travel Between the Two Valleys
Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle
In the winter, you can take the free Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle between The Village at Palisades Tahoe and the Alpine Lodge.
Regional Busses
FREE Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)
Service running daily from Truckee and Tahoe City to Olympic Valley.
Olympic Valley
Everline Resort and Spa provides a private fee-based shuttle service within Olympic Valley. Shuttles must be reserved for a minimum of 2 hours
Activities
Skiing & Snowboarding
Ski Equipment Rentals: Use code Brainconf25
Ski & Snowboard School: Use code Brainconf25
Cross Country Skiing
Everline Resort: Ski-in/ski-out access to the trails
North Tahoe Regional Park Nordic Ski Area
Auburn Ski Club Training Center
Tahoe City’s Winter Sports Park
Backcountry Tours
Avalanche Course (Including for Beginners)
AplenGlow Expeditions
Palisades Mountain Guided Tours
FREE Mountain Ski Tours
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.
Intermediate level or above
‘No-Skis Necessary’
Ice Skating
Resort at Squaw Creek Ice Rink
Truckee Ice Rink
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
Reno Ice
Sledding: Everline Resort allows sledding near the base of Resort Chair.
Snowcat Stargazing & Day Tours: 530.584.4024
Novice Skiers Guide to Winter Brain
Dining
Everline Dining Reccomendations
Cascades Restaurant
$30–50 per person
Buffet Restaurant
Sandy’s Pub
Price per person: $20–30
Lodge-style pub at Squaw Creek resort
Bearshine Cafe
Quick bites & to-go