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    Two Legends Become One - Palisades Tahoe

    Michael FultonMichael Fulton·20 Sept 2022

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    Palisades Tahoe are extremely busy this summer season and for many regular visitors to the resort the 22/23 season they will see a fresh make over.

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    Palisades Tahoe are extremely busy this summer season and for many regular visitors to the resort the 22/23 season they will see a fresh make over. The largest change this coming winter will be the introduction of one of the longest gondolas in the country which will connect the two resorts from base village to base village. Uniting LegendsOne iconic destination, two distinctly different mountains now connected. It’s time to explore more.Four major projects are modernizing the ski experience and ushering in a new era of legendary adventures. In addition to the Base to Base Gondola, a lift connection more than 70 years in the making, this season will also include the highly anticipated opening of the new Red Dog lift, an expansion of the Funitel Plaza, the installation of automatic snowmaking systems at Alpine, and a massive renovation to the Alpine base area. Get ready for a whole new way to experience Palisades Tahoe. It has been the dream of many for decades and, at long last, it is coming true. For winter 2022/23, we are planning to open a yet-to-be-named gondola that connects our two legendary base areas. Palisades Tahoe will now be the 3rd largest ski resort in North America, and the biggest in California. THE GONDOLA: QUICK STATS 16-minute ride from one base area to the other2.4 miles long4 terminals, 3 of which you can disembark at to ski/snowboardYou can stay up-to-date on our progress by checking our Construction Blog. We post updates weekly. ADDITIONAL BASE AREA ENHANCEMENTSPalisades Tahoe is preparing to offer a whole new experience for the upcoming winter season. The gondola is not the only thing under construction! We have exciting enhancements underway at both the Palisades and Alpine base areas. In addition to connecting the two legendary base areas with a 16-minute gondola ride, this construction season will also be marked by: A full replacement of the Red Dog lift, including a realignment of the bottom terminalAn expansion of the Funitel Plaza to make the area more accessibleThe installation of automatic snowmaking systems in two areas at PalisadesThe installation of automatic snowmaking systems in three areas at Alpine.More information is available on our newly launched website: http://gondola.palisadestahoe.com/

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    Michael Fulton

    Michael Fulton

    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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