The ski season ended in late June. However, there are many reasons to visit Palisades Tahoe in the summer months.
Palisades Tahoe ushers in the summer season this month, starting with music programming, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly events.
Aerial Tram: The dog-friendly, 10-minute Aerial Tram ride takes guests over breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The tram drops riders off at High Camp, reaching 8,200 feet above sea level.
Note that 2025-26 Ikon passholders ride free, and a $5 food voucher is included for each purchase of a Summer Sightseeing Aerial lift ticket. The Tram will operate daily for the summer season starting June 20 (weather and conditions permitting).
High Camp Summer Experience: With the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket, guests will have access to adventurous activities including mountaintop roller skating and disc golf. Pending snow melt, High Camp offers access to hiking trails with panoramic views of the lake.
Summer Hiking: Departing from High Camp, the guided naturalist walks are available free of charge and take place every day the Aerial Tram is open.
Walk the 1.5 mile High Camp Loop Trail through the meadow and learn about plants, animals, geology, and history. You can choose between two departure times – 11 am or 1:30 pm.
Via Ferrata: Palisades Tahoe’s most iconic rock face will be open for exploration this summer.
Outfitted with permanent steel anchors and cables, participants can navigate the rock face on the Via Ferrata. Participants will be accompanied by local guides from Alpenglow Expeditions and experience thrilling heights, views, and adventures on Tram Face with accessible routes and no prior experience required.
Washoe Cultural Talks: In partnership with the Washoe Tribe, Palisades Tahoe will be offering free Washoe Cultural Talks again this summer.
Guests can join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp to learn about their long history in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, featuring in-depth stories, preserved artifacts, and important natural landmarks.
The talks will be at 10 a.m. at High Camp June 27, July 18, Aug. 23, Sept. 26, and Oct. 10.
Additional Seasonal Activities: Guests can also explore the Olympic Valley Treetop Adventure Park with options for beginner and intermediate skill sets.
Starting on June 20, guests can take advantage of the bike rentals at Palisades Tahoe to explore the Truckee River or head down to Lake Tahoe. In The Village at Palisades Tahoe guests can also enjoy our 9-hole mini golf course, and our bungee-jump trampoline for only $10 each.
Kids Adventure Camp: Starting June 16, Palisades Tahoe’s Kids Adventure Camp will be open to kids ages 5-13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Adventure Camp allows kids to unplug and explore the mountains through curated activities including nature crafts and scavenger hunts, Aerial Tram rides, and more.
Pricing starts at $160/day, or $700 for five days. The 2025-26 Ikon passholders get a 10% discount with the promo code IKONSUMMERKIDS. Child must be a passholder and pass will be verified at check-in.
Events: The Village at Palisades Tahoe will feature special programming and events. There’s a series of family-friendly events throughout the summer, including:
- Bluesdays, free outdoor concert series featuring top blues musicians every Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m. from June 24 through Aug. 26.
- First Street Yoga, free outdoor yoga series offered Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. from July 2 through Aug. 20. Please note, there is no registration required this year, but the event will be first-come first-serve.
- Great Bingo Revival, free family-friendly bingo experience Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. from July 17 through Aug. 21. Each week a new restaurant in The Village at Palisades Tahoe will host and participants will have the chance to win prizes each round.
- Sunsets Live Music Series, offers free live music featuring the area’s talented musicians on select Fridays from 5-7 p.m. starting July 18 with the last one on August 22.
Palisades Tahoe also offers many one-time events throughout the summer. The full schedule of summer programming can be found here. Please note, all events are subject to change.
- 2025-26 Ikon passholders can save up to 25% with the Summer Lodging Discount through Nov. 30 for stays in The Village at Palisades Tahoe.
- Bluesdays Lodging Discount: For those wanting to experience, free, live music, guests can save 25% on Monday through Wednesday night stays in The Village at Palisades Tahoe.
