Palisades Tahoe Opens Early For 2022-2023 Winter Season

After more than three feet of snow on the uppermountain in the past week, Palisades Tahoeopened early today, marking the official start of the2022-2023 season. For the second winter under its new name, Palisades Tahoe will debut anumber of upgrades and improvements for skiers, riders, and visitors of all abilities, includingthe highly-anticipated new Base to Base Gondola. 

Open Terrain 

All open lifts will be accessed from the Palisades Base Area, including the Funitel, Gold Coast,and First Ventures lifts. Gold Coast will be open between Killy’s and Ramp Run, and only GoldCoast proper will be groomed. Mountain Run will not be open, and the upper mountain will bedownload only. SnoVentures will feature Pioneer Run, and Palisades Kids carpets will be openfor lessons. 

Opening weekend should feature cold temperatures and mostly sunny skies, and skiing andriding is scheduled from 9am - 4pm daily. Alpine will open on November 22 as planned, and thefull Opening Day operations update can be foundhere. 

New Upgrades 

The long-awaited Palisades TahoeBase to Base Gondolawill open this season, connecting thetwo valleys of the resort and offering convenient access to the resort’s 6,000 acres of lifts,terrain, and more. The Base to Base Gondola will be open to the public on Saturday, December17, which will mark the official launch andGrand Opening Celebration. 

In conjunction with the new Base to Base Gondola, Funitel Plazahas been upgraded to providevisitors with convenience and reachable access from the Village to the lifts. Red Dog Lifthasbeen upgraded to a high-speed, six-seater, and Alpine Lodgehas been reconstructed with a newexpanded sun deck and automatic snow machines. 

Events 

Palisades Tahoe is hosting this holiday season, with special dinners at the Olympic House for Thanksgivingand Christmas Eve. The resort will also welcome back the World CupfromFebruary 24-26, 2023. The men’s Slalom and Giant Slalom events will take place on Dog Leg andRed Dog Face, and the weekend will be filled with outdoor concerts, fireworks, sponsoractivations, and more. Tickets are now on sale here, with Club and VIP tiers still available.