Palisades Tahoe

If you’re looking for sustained steeps with massive features and nauseating drops the resort is famous for, KT-22 is probably one of the best lifts in the world. Be sure to check out the world-famous Fingers for some serious butt-clenching terrain. Headwall is also awesome and you can find great lines almost everywhere you look. The double-edged sword of KT is that it faces north, so the snow conditions are usually the worst of the mountain. On the Alpine side, the resort's hike-to terrain shines bright. Beaver, Estelle and Wolverine are some of the only places you’ll find fresh tracks when everything else is skied out on a big storm day. 

For skiers looking for a more mellow experience, there are some great cruisy blues on Sherwood. Shirley and Siberia Face are also more laid-back options for those not wanting to take on technical terrain, but still have a good time. Don’t forget to close out your day with a classic B.N. (call your mom for extra points).

The closest place to fly in is the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, which is just a 45-minute drive from the resort. Palisades is also just two hours away from Sacramento, so driving from the Sacramento airport is a viable option as well. We would recommend renting a car when you’re there, as food options in the village are limited and there’s tons of skiing to be done around the Lake Tahoe area. If you’ve got one of the multi-resort passes, it’s easy to resort hop and have an epic week of skiing.