Palisades Tahoe has announced Opening Day for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 — the day before Thanksgiving. The resort frames Opening Day as more than the first chair of the season: it is a celebration of skiing and riding and of the Olympic Valley / Alpine Meadows mountain community, with the lifts spinning again beneath the resort’s eight legendary peaks. Opening Day operations, including which lifts and terrain are available, are weather- and conditions-permitting, and the resort says more details on mountain operations and Opening Day festivities will be announced as November 25 approaches. This is the resort’s season kickoff; a valid lift ticket or season pass is required to ride and is separate from the celebration itself.

Palisades Tahoe

Open to the public. Skiing and riding require appropriate ability and valid lift access; terrain available on Opening Day depends on conditions.

Opening Day is a season-kickoff celebration, not a scored competition.

Upcoming Palisades Tahoe 2026-27 Winter Season Events

Opening Day at Palisades Tahoe (2026-27)