Mountain Review: Palisades Tahoe
Two of Tahoe’s best ski areas have now been linked as one continuous lift-served destination, but the resort still functions as two separate mountains in many ways.
The Most Challenging Ski Resorts in North America
The toughest ski resorts in North America will turn your idea of what a physical trail can be upside down. In this piece, we call out the 10 most extreme mountains out there—and explain why they’re so difficult.
Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Ranked for Experts: Forgettable to Truly Extreme
We rank the Tahoe ski areas by the quality of their double-black-diamond terrain, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Palisades Tahoe Terrain Zones Ranked: Forgettable to Must-Hit
This iconic California ski resort offers legitimately standout terrain, but you’ll have to navigate your way through some less-than-enjoyable areas first.
Skiing, Wine, & Spirits: What to Drink, Based on Which Destination You Hit
Our team has partnered with a wine and spirits expert to identify the perfect complements for your next destination trip.
2023 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.
Palisades Tahoe to Require Paid Parking Reservations on Weekends and Holidays Next Winter
This development comes in the wake of serious access road traffic issues, but Ikon Pass holders will not be exempt from the policy.
Palisades Tahoe Base-to-Base Gondola: Hotly Anticipated, Imperfectly Executed
This massive four-stage lift finally connects the Palisades and Alpine resort sides, but wind and ride time circumstances limit its practicality.
Palisades Tahoe Red Dog Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade, Finally Unleashed
Despite a few quirks, this new lift substantially improves the below-treeline experience at Tahoe’s largest resort.
Visiting Tahoe During A Record Snowfall Year: What to Expect
Tahoe's recent storm patterns have resulted in accumulation levels not measured in decades—and in some cases, ever. In this piece, we’ll go through the wildest aspects of heading to Tahoe for a ski trip this season—both positive and negative—and how they might impact your ski vacation.