Ski season concluded on Memorial Day, but that doesn’t mean Palisades Tahoe will be a ghost town until next season.
Palisades Tahoe ushers in the summer season in June, starting with music programming, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly events. Below is a list of activities at the venerable Lake Tahoe ski resort
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival: The 7th annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival will take place at Palisades Tahoe August 3-4. Headliners include Shaggy, Atmosphere, Rebelution, and Cypress Hill and other notable live performances.
Tickets are on sale starting at $93/kid, $229/adult – children under-3 are free.
Aerial Tram: Offering fun for the entire family, the 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. Pack a picnic lunch, bring the dog, or gear up to play in the snow to enjoy a day filled with outdoor adventure.
The Tram opens for the summer season June 7 and will run Friday-Sunday through June, and then open for daily operations June 28.
This summer, Ikon Pass holders ride free. Ticket prices start at $49/adult and $34/child.
High Camp Summer Experience: With the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket, guests will have access to adventurous activities including mountaintop roller skating, disc golf, and geocaching. Pending snow melt, High Camp offers access to hiking trails with panoramic views of the lake.
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 28, July 26, August 23, and Sept. 20. The talks are free with early special $29 Tram lift ticket or Ikon Pass.
Summer Hiking: Departing from High Camp, the North Face 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 –10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Additional Seasonal Activities: 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.
Guests can also explore the Olympic Valley Treetop Adventure Park with options for beginner and intermediate skill sets, or take advantage of bike rentals at Palisades Tahoe to explore the Truckee River or head down to Lake Tahoe.
Kids Adventure Camp: Starting June 17, Palisades Tahoe’s Kids Adventure Camp will be open to 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. Guests can take advantage of the Kids Adventure Camp 5-Pack to save up to $100 this summer. 2024-25 Ikon Pass holders get a 10% discount with the promo code IKON10.
Rocker: Join the fun and experience a new brunch menu at the Rocker, open Saturdays and Sundays in the Village from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rocker partners with regional farms to offer sustainably sourced ingredients inspired by the iconic peaks of Palisades.
Enjoy a meal on the patio, where guests can relax and take in the breathtaking mountain views. The Rocker is open throughout the summer, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
Additional Events: Bluesdays is a free outdoor concert series featuring top blues musicians every Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m. June 18 through August 27.
First Street Yoga is a free outdoor yoga series offered every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. from July 3 through August 28. Please note, there is no registration required this year, but the event will be first-come first-serve.
The Great Bingo Revival is a free family-friendly bingo experience every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Each week a new restaurant in The Village at Palisades Tahoe will host for the chance to win prizes each round.
Sunsets Live Music Series offers free live music featuring the area’s talented musicians every Friday from 5-7 p.m. in June, July, and August. Please note, there will be no Sunset Live Music on Friday, August 2 or August 16 due to other events.
Brews, Jazz & Funk feat features a lineup of live music and an array of beers from over ten local and regional breweries on August 17.
Alpen Wine Fest is an all-inclusive wine tasting event featuring over 40 wineries and live music on Sept. 1.
Guitar Strings vs. Chicken is the annual Village battle between restaurants on Sept. 6. Six restaurants and six bands will go head to head to appoint a winner of the “Best Wings” and “Best Band” champion trophy and $500 cash prize.
Adventure Van Expo is a family-friendly weekend filled with an array of vendors, live entertainment, food and beverages on Sept. 14-15.
Oktoberfest is an annual event filled with authentic German beer, Bavarian music, dancing and games on Sept. 28.
Made in Tahoe Festival returns Oct. 12-13 for a weekend filled with artisans, workshops, live music and performances that celebrate all things local.
For more information on all events, visit the Palisades Tahoe website or call 800 403-0206.
