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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Reaches Agreement with Keep Tahoe Blue and Sierra Watch to Settle Litigation on Proposed Development Plans

Palisades Tahoe has reached an agreement with Keep Tahoe Blue and Sierra Watch to settle litigation challenging proposed development in Olympic Valley. The organizations have issued the following shared statement: “Sierra Watch, Keep Tahoe Blue, and Palisades Tahoe negotiated in good faith to find a solution that effectively ends the fourteen-year conflict over Olympic Valley while supporting the social, economic, […]
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League to Save Lake Tahoe Files Lawsuit Challenging the Palisades Tahoe, CA, Development Project

The project would add nearly 1,500 bedrooms and expand retail, dining, and recreation within Palisade Tahoe's base area. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe Website

The League to Save Lake Tahoe, Califoria, the nonprofit environmental advocacy organization behind the movement to Keep Tahoe Blue, has filed a lawsuit formally challenging Placer County’s approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan a development they claim would worsen traffic congestion, increase air pollution, erode roadways, and degrade water quality in the Lake Tahoe Basin. “As a […]
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Placer County Planning Commission Votes to Advance Village Development at Palisades Tahoe, CA

Recommendation conditioned on the removal of some of the previously allowed uses in the proposed Mountain Adventure Camp. OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2024) – Today, the Placer County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan to the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The recommendation came with the condition of removal of some […]
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Public Comments on Palisades Tahoe, CA, Development Project Reveal That 99% Oppose Alterra Proposal

Press release courtesy of Sierra Watch  Olympic Valley, Calif. – According to a new report released today, thousands of comment letters reveal overwhelming opposition to proposed development in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley. The letters were written by community groups, regulatory agencies, and – most of all – ordinary citizens. Nearly all – more than 99% – express opposition to Alterra Mountain Company’s latest […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Submits Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report for Redevelopment

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Placer County is evaluating four elements of EIR analysis to bring the project back for public review Placer County released a revised environmental impact report for the proposed redevelopment of the Village at Palisades Tahoe yesterday. The announcement makes official the resort’s intent to seek entitlements to revitalize and complete the Village at Palisades Tahoe. Related: Placer County Rescinds All […]
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Placer County Rescinds All Approvals for Massive Development at Palisades Tahoe, CA

The Placer County Board of Supervisors rescinded its approval of a massive development proposed for Tahoe’s Olympic Valley at a public hearing yesterday. The vote was unanimous, and the action was compulsory. Conservation non-profit Sierra Watch had secured a court order commanding the County to “vacate and set aside its approval” of Alterra Mountain Company’s proposal to remake Tahoe with development […]
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Sierra Watch Wins 11-Year Battle to Prevent Massive Palisades Tahoe, CA, Redevelopment

A California court last week issued its Final Judgment in the long-running fight against massive development in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley. Related: Alterra Mountain Co. Remains Committed to Stalled Development of Palisades Tahoe, CA The court ordered all approvals of the project be rescinded, closing out a sweeping victory for Sierra Watch and the grassroots movement to protect the alpine valley […]
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Alterra Mountain Co. Remains Committed to Stalled Development of Palisades Tahoe, CA

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At a Town Hall meeting in Olympic Valley Saturday, Alterra Mountain Company doubled down on its stalled development project, promising to seek a new round of approvals for its massive Tahoe proposal in 2023. Alterra owns the resort now known as Palisades Tahoe, formerly Squaw Valley, including most of the land at the mountain base. Their massive Olympic Valley development […]
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Alterra Mountain Co. Weighing Up Options For Palisades Tahoe, CA Resort Development

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Alterra Mountain Company is “weighing its options” for the Palisades Tahoe, CA development following last month’s setback. Related: Tahoe Conservationists Win Lawsuit Against Squaw Valley, CA Resort Development Four weeks ago Sierra Watch, a conservation advocacy group, won a legal battle against Alterra Mountain Company and its plans to extensively develop the area surrounding Squaw Valley, California. Three judges ruled […]
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The 14-Year Fight Over Palisades Tahoe’s Village Just Reached Its Tipping Point

The Placer County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan to the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The plan will be considered for approval by the Placer County Board of Supervisors in May of this year. It reflects significant public input gathered during more than 300 community meetings and participation from over […]
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Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle Athletes Set to Compete at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

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Palisades Tahoe, California, recognizes a group of local athletes from Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle who have been named to U.S. teams scheduled to compete at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Representing alpine skiing and freeskiing, these athletes reflect the strength of Palisades Tahoe’s athlete development pipeline and its long-standing competitive legacy. Related: From 15 to […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Gears Up for 2025-26 Season With Upgrades, New Events, and the Return of Rahlves’ Banzai Race

Palisades Tahoe is preparing to open the 2025-26 winter season on November 26, weather permitting, with a long list of mountain upgrades, expanded guest services, and a calendar packed with events ranging from World Cup racing to ski film premieres and live music. This season’s improvements focus on snow reliability, smoother guest flow, and bolstered après-ski culture. The resort has […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Opening Day is Less Than 100-Days Away

The countdown has begun! We are less than 100 days away from the start of the 2025-26 ski season at Palisades Tahoe, California. Mark your calendars—opening day is scheduled for November 26, weather and conditions permitting. With the longest season in Tahoe, you’ll be back on 6,000 acres of legendary terrain at North America’s largest Ikon Pass destination. Trending Today: […]
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Plan for New Village at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Approved Unanimously by Placer County

Today, November 19, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, which will allow Palisades Tahoe, California, to complete a world-class village and base area. According to the resort, the plan also stands to benefit the broader North Lake Tahoe community with significant funding for regional workforce housing initiatives, transportation, tourism […]
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Former President of Palisades Tahoe, CA, Dee Byrne Speaks on Why She Believes Tahoe Needs The New Village at Palisades

If you’ve been to the Tahoe area recently, you’ve probably heard buzz about the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan. Originally introduced in 2012, this contentious redevelopment project has been argued in the court of public opinion and the California Court of Appeals for 12 years. The project would transform the base area at Palisades Tahoe into a year-round resort […]
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Village at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Specific Plan Moves Ahead With Release of Final Environmental Impact Report

Plan approval would define land use regulations and roadmap future development in Olympic Valley; new studies and analysis address court and public concerns OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2024) – The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Specific Plan is moving ahead in the process to pursue re-approval following Placer County’s release of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). County staff and […]
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‘Keep Homewood Public’ Raises 50 Concerns about Redevelopment Plans for Homewood Mountain Resort, CA

There are always steps, permits, and authorizations that need to be taken and approved when making any upgrades, expansions, or construction at ski resorts. Almost always, there is a person or group that will protest the mountain’s proposal for any number of reasons. This is the case at Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) in California in which the group Keep Homewood Public (KHP) […]
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7 Athletes from Palisades Tahoe, CA, Make the U.S. National Ski Team

Earlier this year, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced its prestigious Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, and the roster includes an impressive contingent from Team Palisades Tahoe in California. Seven exceptional athletes and alumni from our resort have earned the honor of representing the program in the upcoming season. Bryce Bennett and Nina O’Brien, two standout skiers who honed their skills […]
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