Starting next season, Palisades Tahoe ski resort will implement paid parking on weekends and holidays.
Palisades Tahoe announced Friday (June 2) it will introduce a mix of free and reserve-in-advance, paid parking for all guests during the 2023-24 season. Parking will remain free during weekdays – Monday through Friday on non-holiday weeks.
The cost of parking has yet to be determined.
The paid parking will be in effect on Saturdays and Sundays starting mid-December through March (extending into April, depending on demand) as well as during the peak holiday timeframes of December 26-31, 2023, January 13-15, 2024, and February 17-25, 2024.
Because traffic has become a major issue of frustration throughout Lake Tahoe region for skiers, snowboarders and Tahoe residents, especially during peak periods, Palisades Tahoe says it is taking a “proactive approach to address the traffic impacts experienced during the past winter season.”
“We understand the concerns and inconveniences caused by traffic impacts, and we are committed to finding effective solutions,” said Dee Byrne, Palisades Tahoe Chief Operating Officer. “While we may not have all the answers at this time, we want to keep our guests and community informed of our efforts. Please stay tuned for more details as we continue to finalize the plans.”
The release started that the primary objective is to minimize arrival and departure traffic impacts on guests, employees, and the local community. While acknowledging the complexity of this longstanding issue, Palisades Tahoe says it remains committed to easing the situation for everyone involved.
Not everyone will be paying for parking. The list includes Achieve Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe employees, Ski team families, and Village commercial tenants and their employees.
The resort says the paid parking program will not be implemented outside of these designated dates and will be adjusted if demand is lower than expected. Notably, as guests depart early afternoon on peak days, reservations and paid parking restrictions will be lifted.
In addition to the paid parking, Palisades Tahoe says it’s also exploring alternative options to alleviate the need for parking reservations and paid parking. The company is studying drop-off and mass transit possibilities to provide guests with convenient alternatives.
Building upon successful past initiatives and recent pilot programs, Palisades Tahoe hopes to offer a range of transportation options to access the resort. The resort is monitoring other ski resorts nationwide that have implemented similar systems.
“Palisades Tahoe acknowledges the importance of convenient and user-friendly alternatives and is working diligently to explore all available options,” the release stated.
For more information, visit the Palisades Tahoe website to learn more about the New Solutions To Traffic Impacts for the 2023/24 Season.
PALISADES SWITCHES TO ALPINE SIDE: Memorial Day (May 29) was the final day of skiing and riding the Palisades side of mountain, which is now closed.
However, thanks to a record 723 inches of snow, the current season continues on the Alpine side of the resort, where skiing and riding takes place 8 am to 2 pm, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout June.
The Alpine side will also be open for Freedom Fest from June 30 to July 4, the final day of the season. Every other Tahoe ski resort is closed for the season.
The resort closed the Palisades side of operations due to scheduled maintenance on the Funitel that started May 30. The Aerial Tram is also closed, but will reopen for summer sightseeing and hiking operations on weekends in June (June 16–18, June 23–25).
