After receiving seven feet of fresh snow in the recent storms, Palisades Tahoe USA will remain open for skiing and riding through Mother's Day, May 9th.

Palisades Tahoe’s robust snowpack and unique mountain topography have enabled the resort to remain open through the middle of May or beyond each season. The resort's upper mountain, featuring wide-open bowls, and a selection of sought-after north facing runs, provide ideal terrain for spring skiing. Palisades Tahoe USA has received over 475 inches or over 39 1/2 feet of snow this season, exceeding the resort’s annual average of 450 inches and base depths currently measure 170-180 inches on the upper elevations.

Lake Tahoe's blues skies, radiant sunshine, and deep snowpack epitomize perfect spring skiing conditions. Springtime brings coveted ‘corn’ snow, when the snow freezes at night and then softens gradually throughout the day as it is warmed by the sun. Akin to fresh powder, the corn snow surface is soft and forgiving and makes turning easy and very fun.

Grab a Beer and Bask in the High Sierra Sun
High Camp
Swimming Lagoon & Spa and Umbrella Bar at High Camp, el. 8200’: The high altitude pool and Jacuzzi offers skiers and snowboarders a one-of-a-kind mountain experience. Only at Palisades Tahoe USA can guests combine a great day on the slopes with a dip in a mountaintop swimming pool and a soak in a giant slopeside Jacuzzi. The free-form swimming lagoon is heated to approximately eighty degrees and contains two twenty-five meter lap lanes. The twenty-five foot diameter spa is heated to a soothing 103 degrees and surrounded by expansive decks and the casual Umbrella Bar.

Le Chamois
The benches and tables outside this classic ski bar are the place to be from 2 pm on, where you'll rub elbows with any number of Squaw folk, young and old.

Cornice Cantina
Stop in for a $1 shifter and some amazing tacos and soak up the last rays of the day on the deck. Nightly party specials.

Late Season Events
Palisades Tahoe's spring scene is riddled with fun things to see and do, and the event calendar continues through closing day.

Hot Tub Time Warp Retro Pool Party - April 17
Monster Energy and Palisades Tahoe USA invite everyone to bust out their best 80s swim gear and get ready for the Hot Tub Time Warp Pool Party at the High Camp Lagoon and Spa, el. 8,200’. Travel back in time to the days of Hot Dog and big hair and party like it’s 1980! Saturday, April 17 from 1pm to 4pm.

Monster de Mayo - May 1
Join Palisades Tahoe USA and Monster Energy for Monster de Mayo featuring the craziest May pool party out there and Wacky Tacky Snow Golf at High Camp, el. 8,200. Join Monster Energy’s athletes for mountaintop swimming, hot tub soaking and live DJ beats.

20th Annual Lake Cushing Crossing - DATE TBD
Strap on your skis, a snowboard or the creative pond crossing vessel of your choice and attempt to cross the chilly waters of Lake Cushing in front of a crowd of thousands. This event, you have to see to believe! Like Maverick’s, the event goes when the pond is ready.

$99 Spring Ski & Ride Lodging Packages
Take advantage of Palisades Tahoe's amazing spring conditions. Receive a one night stay and 2 adult lift tickets when you book travel from April 11 to May 9, 2010. 
Book Online or By Phone at 1.866.818.6963

The most up-to-date resort conditions, operations, event schedules, video and live mountain cams are available at www.squaw.com.