Palisades Tahoe Winter Activities

Including Olympic Valley

It’s no secret that Palisades Tahoe (formerly known as Squaw Valley) is a haven for winter sports lovers – it hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics after all! Thanks to its mountainous environment and abundant snowfall, Palisades Tahoe winter activities let you embrace the season and all the wonderful fun that it brings. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows make use of chairlifts to get their skiers and snowboarders to the desired slopes, and some real gems are in store for the experienced skiers. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a pro at winter sports to enjoy the Palisades Tahoe winter activities because trails for beginners and intermediate skiers are also available. In fact, Palisades Tahoe winter activities even offer a place where beginners can get acclimated to snowy activities before hitting the actual slopes. Skiing is such a popular Palisades Tahoe thing to do that certain restaurants, shops and accommodations allow you to come right off your skis and into the indoors with only a few steps.

When you want a break from the skis or just a little something different, other Palisades Tahoe winter activities let you practice your form on an Olympic-size ice pavilion or get ready for warmer months as rock-climbing walls let you prepare for actual mountains.

Palisades Tahoe Winter Activities Are Extraordinary

If you want a Palisades Tahoe winter activity that really differs from the other offerings in the area, cruising about in a dog sled while yelling “Mush!” should do the trick. Try it! And in such a picturesque area, you deserve to see it at its best angles, and a trip in an aerial tram allows you to do that by giving you an elevated view of Lake Tahoe. Don’t forget your camera – you won’t want to miss these picture opportunities.

Wintertime Palisades Tahoe Activities by Category

Around Tahoe Tours

889 Tahoe Boulevard, Unit C, Incline Village, NV
(775) 345-5966

Around Tahoe Tours is your best bet for getting a true feel and knowledge of the Tahoe area. Created by Chris and Darin Talbot, the tour agency is a culmination of their knowledge that began when they moved to the area in 1977. Private tours and group tours are available, ranging from either one to four people or five to eight people. The tours focus...read more

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Hang Gliding Tahoe

2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe Basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor...read more

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The Village at Palisades Tahoe

The Village at Palisades Tahoe
1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley, CA
(800) 403-0206

The Village at Palisades Tahoe is northern California's example of a ski hamlet, offering lodging, dining, shopping, activities and events, all close to the slopes of Palisades Tahoe. Many lodge rooms have views of the mountains and are only a few steps from the various base area ski lifts. Rooms are situated above the plethora of shops and restaurants with balconies looking out over the...read more

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