The Thanksgiving holiday week is shaping up to be a memorable one as Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows announces opening for skiing and snowboarding at Alpine Meadows on Wednesday, November 23rd.

From News Release...

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 21, 2016 – Following 15 inches of new snowfall, Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows will open on Wednesday, Nov. 23, weather and conditions permitting, looking to once again host Tahoe’s longest season after 41 feet of cumulative snowfall in the 2015-16 season. The resort will open the Kangaroo lift at Alpine Meadows on Wednesday and will hold normal hours of operation, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., moving forward. Equipment rentals and ski school will be open with private lessons for intermediate and advanced guests, and both group and private lessons for beginner guests.

Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows sponsored athletes will be out on the mountain to celebrate Opening Day. Additional lifts and runs will continue to open at both Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows as conditions allow. Food and beverage service will be available at Alpine Meadows Lodge, as well as complimentary cookies and a sparkling cider toast to celebrate Opening Day!

The Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows Express shuttle will resume operating daily, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Palisades Tahoe and running between the two mountains every 20 minutes until 4:00 p.m. The last shuttle departs Palisades Tahoe at 4:30 p.m. and Alpine Meadows at 4:45 p.m.

Ski for Scholarships on Opening Day
All proceeds from lift tickets purchased on Opening Day will benefit Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows Foundation (SAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows athletes and coaches. Season passholders ski for free, but Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows encourages you to consider making a donation.

Thanksgiving Holiday Activities
Shopping, dining and activities will be available in The Village at Palisades Tahoe during the Thanksgiving Holiday as well as a packed events lineup including Thanksgiving Dinner at Olympic Village Lodge  on Thursday, Warren Miller’s “Here, There & Everywhere” on Friday and Saturday, Women of Ski Patrol Calendar Reception on Saturday and the Village-wide Welcome to Winter Party on Saturday. Finally, World Cup skiing aficionados who can’t wait for the World Cup’s arrival at Palisades Tahoe, March 9-12, can catch coverage of the Killington, VT World Cup on Saturday and Sunday at 12 p.m. at Rocker in The Village at Palisades Tahoe.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Olympic Village Lodge
Let Palisades Tahoe take care of the cooking for you this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Olympic Village Lodge while taking in breathtaking views of Palisades Tahoe's infamous Tram Face. Click here for more information and to book your reservation.

Tahoe Super Pass Prices Good Through November 29
Skiers and riders looking to gain access to 6,000 acres, 42 lifts and over 270 trails at both Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows can purchase the Tahoe Super Pass, starting at $499 for adults. Current prices will increase up to $120 and the Bronze Pass will no longer be available after November 29.

For more information about Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows, including operations updates and snow conditions, visit www.squawalpine.com.