Palisades Tahoe Launches Base To Base Gondola With Grand Opening Celebration

After kicking off the winter season earlier this month, Palisades Tahoe debuted the long-awaited Base to Base Gondola in mid-December with a full day of festivities to ring in a new era at the resort. The Base to Base Gondola Grand Opening Celebration took place on Saturday, December 17, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony, special performances, fireworks, and more. The event was free and open to the public.

MUSIC & FIREWORKS

Live musical performances took place across both Base Areas throughout the day, with a Saturday night headline show from Dillon Francis—the LA-based DJ and producer known for vivid dance tracks and international festival appearances. This performance took place on the KT Base Bar deck, followed by a spectacular fireworks show.

MOUNTAIN TOURS

Guests enjoyed a complimentary tour of the two valleys with The North Face® Mountain Guides, featuring firsthand tips on the resort’s most coveted terrain and secret stashes. These tours were offered to intermediate and advanced skiers and riders only, and all participants received a coupon to The North Face store in The Village at Palisades Tahoe for 20% off one item.

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Grand Opening Celebration took place on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 9AM until 6:30PM across Palisades Tahoe.

9AM: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Toast, and Giveaways (Alpine & Palisades Base Areas)
10AM: 2-Hour Tours with The North Face® Mountain Guides (Alpine & Palisades Base Areas)
11AM: Pop-Up Music (Palisades – Gold Coast Snow Beach; Alpine – The Chalet Deck)
1PM: 2-Hour Tours with The North Face® Mountain Guides (Alpine & Palisades Base Areas)
1PM: Live Music and Happy Hour featuring Lizano (Alpine Lodge Deck)
3PM: Live Music & Happy Hour (KT Base Bar)
5PM: Headline Performance featuring Dillon Francis (KT Base Bar)
6:30PM: Fireworks Show (KT Base Bar)

Guests could also follow along on Instagram @palisadestahoe for prize stashes on both mountains throughout the day. Two lucky winners will find a grand prize of a Dakine backpack, Dakine gloves, GoPro Hero 11, and YETI Rambler.