Olympic Valley, Calif. [Dec. 3, 2024]— Palisades Tahoe in California proudly announces its significant contributions to the community during the 2023-24 season, reaffirming its commitment to philanthropy in the areas of community, leadership, and environment.
Underlining its dedication to creating meaningful change, Palisades Tahoe donated over $1.5 million in cash and in-kind donations last season. This substantial commitment reflects the organization’s mission to be a positive force within the local community.
During this period, 98 organizations received support from Palisades Tahoe through cash or in-kind donations. The beneficiaries encompass various causes aligned with Palisades Tahoe’s core values.
Some of the organizations that Palisades Tahoe supports include:
High Fives – Military to the Mountain
Excellence in Education: Skiing for Schools (TTUSD)
Foster the Sierras
Share Winter Foundation
Sierra Avalanche Center
Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
National Forest Foundation
<SNOW Sports Museum
SkiDUCK
One standout recipient of Palisades Tahoe’s philanthropic efforts is SkiDUCK, which provides skiing and snowboarding experiences for financially disadvantaged, minority, and at-risk youth. Since the 2009-10 season, Palisades Tahoe has been an instrumental sponsor of SkiDUCK, contributing over 12,000 free lift tickets, rentals, and lessons to support the organization’s mission.
Clint Lunde, Executive Director of SkiDUCK, expresses his gratitude, stating, “Palisades Tahoe’s wonderful rentals staff and ski and snowboard instructors always make our SkiDUCK kids feel welcomed, and help ensure a wonderful experience in a totally new environment! Together, Palisades Tahoe and SkiDUCK are making magic happen in the mountains and changing kids’ lives!”
As winter approaches, Palisades Tahoe remains steadfast in supporting the community. It looks forward to further opportunities to positively impact the community, leadership, and environment.
