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Ski resort · Tahoe City, California
Palisades Tahoe
Ski resort in the Olympic Valley, near Tahoe City, host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, with an aerial tram to High Camp, also open in summer.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe, known until 2021 as Squaw Valley, sits in Olympic Valley, northwest of Lake Tahoe. It was the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the first Games broadcast live on television in the United States, and kept a reputation for challenging terrain, with steep, rocky slopes.
The aerial tram departs from the village at the valley base and rises to High Camp, around 2,500 meters, with views over the valley and, in the distance, the lake. At the top there are restaurants, a small museum about the 1960 Games and, in summer, trails and a swimming pool. A gondola links the area to neighboring Alpine Meadows, part of the same resort.
The ski season typically runs from November or December into spring, depending on snow. At the base, the village has hotels, shops and restaurants.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From two hours to a full day, depending on activities.
Best time
In winter, for skiing; in summer, for the aerial tram and the high-elevation trails. The tram can stop in strong winds; check before you go.
How to get there
It is in Olympic Valley, about 10 km northwest of Tahoe City via Highway 89. There is parking at the base. A fee is charged for the tram ticket.
Tip
Visit the small museum about the 1960 Games at High Camp and go up early, before afternoon clouds obscure the view.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Palisades Tahoe
Is Palisades Tahoe the former Squaw Valley?
Yes. The resort changed its name in 2021.
Did Palisades Tahoe host the Olympic Games?
Yes, the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Does the Palisades Tahoe aerial tram operate in summer?
Yes, it usually runs in summer, with trails and activities at High Camp. Confirm before you go.