Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe, California

Palisades Tahoe

This guide focuses on the Palisades side in Olympic Valley, while Alpine Meadows has its own SkiBuds page. The wider Palisades Tahoe destination connects those two mountains with the Base-to-Base Gondola when it is operating.

Olympic Valley base
KT-22 and Granite Chief
High Camp learning terrain

Terrain and ability at Palisades

The Palisades mountain guide describes expert zones around KT-22 and Granite Chief, alongside learning terrain at High Camp such as Mountain Meadow and Bailey's Beach. Choose a zone deliberately; the reputation for steeps does not describe every run.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Use the Village in Olympic Valley as your destination when starting on the Palisades side. Check current parking and mountain reports, and decide whether the group wants a Palisades day or a connection across to Alpine.

Plan a Palisades meetup

Name a public village landmark for your initial meeting, then agree on whether beginners will use High Camp terrain or experienced friends will explore other lifts. Set a reunion before crossing between the two mountain sides.

Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Palisades snow forecast

Forecast

Updated Sat, 11:30 PM PDT

Overnight
Mostly Clear
Wind SW 5 to 15 mph
Low 35°F
Sunday
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
High 58°F
Sunday Night
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind W 0 to 5 mph
Low 29°F
Columbus Day
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Wind 0 mph
High 48°F
Monday Night
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind N 0 to 5 mph
Low 24°F
Tuesday
Sunny
Wind NE 0 to 5 mph
High 57°F
Tuesday Night
Clear
Wind NE 0 to 5 mph
Low 28°F
Wednesday
Sunny
Wind NE 0 to 5 mph
High 63°F
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 0 to 15 mph
Low 33°F
Thursday
Sunny
Wind E 0 to 10 mph
High 64°F
Thursday Night
Clear
Wind E 0 to 15 mph
Low 34°F
Friday
Sunny
Wind E 0 to 15 mph
High 67°F
Friday Night
Clear
Wind E 0 to 10 mph
Low 35°F
Saturday
Sunny
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
High 69°F

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide reviewed October 1, 2026. Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Palisades official site →

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Find people to ski Palisades with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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