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Why KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA, is the Best Chairlift in North America

Shane McConkey once called KT-22 “the greatest lift in America.” McConkey also said, “There’s just a helluva lotta fun to be had on that mountain.” As the story goes, in 1946, Sandy Poulsen, the wife of Wayne Poulsen, founder of Squaw Valley Ski Resort, hiked to the top of an intimidating 8,100-foot peak. To get down the steep mountainside, she […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 6, 2025
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Two-Day Blend of Powder Days and Bluebird Après Action

This report is from Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8 We prayed to whatever snow god would listen.  It was a warm 37℉ and rainy Thursday night at Incline Village, and we needed those temperatures to drop for a fantastic Friday of riding at Palisades Tahoe, California.  We each took a shot of Lebron x Hennessy to bring us […]

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Jack Bynum | February 10, 2025
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How the Fatal GS Bowl Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Happened and Why it Could Happen Again

On January 10, 2024, around 9:30 a.m., a massive avalanche occurred in the GS Bowl off the KT-22 chairlift at Palisades Tahoe, California. A search of the debris pile, estimated at 10 feet deep in some places, was conducted by over 100 people, including ski patrollers, resort employees, and members of the public. This tragic accident resulted in one fatality […]

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Zach Armstrong | May 16, 2024
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: “Chute 75” = 1 of the Best Inbounds Runs in North America

Report from March 12, 2024 Today was a mini powder day at Palisades. 1-4″ of new snow overnight last night. I started on KT-22 at 9am and Chute 75 was OK. I went straight to the upper mountain and had a riot skiing Granite Chief for 3 laps. It was a bit deeper and more spongey up there. On my […]

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Miles Clark | March 12, 2024
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[UPDATED] One Confirmed Dead at Palisades Tahoe, CA, After Huge Inbounds Avalanche Triggered Under KT-22 Today

UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. – At approximately 9:30 a.m. today, an avalanche occurred on the Palisades side of the Palisades Tahoe resort, specifically in the GS gully area, to the skier’s right of the KT-22 chairlift. Palisades Tahoe Ski Patrol responded immediately to the scene and completed a thorough search of the area with the help of over 100 resort personnel, […]

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AvyBrains | January 10, 2024
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Legendary KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Opens Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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Palisades Tahoe, California, announced via its blog earlier today that the legendary KT-22 chairlift will open for the season tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Related: Why KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA is the Best Chairlift in North America The resort plans to add Scott at Alpine and KT-22 at Palisades to the schedule, the blog states. A lot of work […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 9, 2024
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Athletes Share Their Favorite 3 Chairlifts

Palisades Tahoe, California, asked its top athletes to rank their three favorite chairlifts, and for all the Tahoe locals who call Palisades Tahoe their home, their answers won’t surprise you. Related: Why KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA is the Best Chairlift in North America All of their answers had one thing in common: KT-22 was always part of their response. […]

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Alfred Arnaud | November 25, 2023
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Home Mountain Shoutout: Palisades Tahoe, CA—The Best Inbounds Terrain In North America

A look at the top of Siberia Chair with the Palisades rising up behind.

My alarm wakes me up at 5:30 a.m. I roll out of bed thinking how lucky I am that it’s snowing outside and I don’t have class until 2 pm. An hour and a half later, after a whiteout drive, my friends and I are parked at Palisades Tahoe, California. We look up to see the Tram Face through the […]

Jeremy Thom | November 6, 2023
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Palisades Tahoe, CA – The Hollywood Of Ski Resorts

At Palisades Tahoe, CA you’ll discover hardcore skiers, wicked terrain, big cliffs, flat landings, and a flair for showmanship. Commonly referred to as “Squallywood” before its name transitioned from Squaw Valley to Palisades in September 2021, the vibrant spirit of the “Squallywood” mentality remains as potent as ever. My journey as a skier began at Sugarbowl Ski Resort, CA nestled […]

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Alfred Arnaud | October 18, 2023
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Legendary KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Opens Tomorrow | Conditions Are All-Time Right Now

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) It’s hard to believe it’s only just December. After four and a half feet of snow this week, the conditions at Palisades Tahoe, CA, are all-time—free refills, fresh lines, and face shots for all. Just check out the embedded videos in this post of this week’s rowdiness—it looks […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 8, 2022
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Legendary KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Is Now Closed for the Season

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The Palisades Tahoe Mountain Ops team tweeted yesterday that the KT-22 chairlift is now closed for the season. The Spring Skiing Capital reported last week that from April 3rd they would make the call on KT-22 a day at a time. KT-22 is now closed for the remainder of the 21-22 season. #palisadesops — Palisades Tahoe Mtn Ops (@palisadesops) April 5, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 6, 2022
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The Mothership Is Cleared for Take-Off | Palisades Tahoe, CA to Open Legendary KT-22 Today

The insane amount of snow last week already allowed crews at Palisades Tahoe, CA to announce the terrain that will be opening up this week. Today, we can add legendary KT-22 to that list. A skier once told me, “If there was only one lift you could ride for the rest of your life, that would be KT.” With 139″ […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 21, 2021
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For Sale: $10-Million Mansion in the Shadow of KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA

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Built like a fortress with the grace of a cathedral, this 6,815-sq-ft home has panoramic views of the Squaw Valley Ski Area. Watch the cable car climb Tram rock and the new base to base gondola connecting to Alpine Meadows. See the airshow on a KT-22 powder day from your living room. Related: Why KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA is […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 29, 2021
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Legendary KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA Will Close For the Season After Today

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA, announced yesterday that the legendary KT-22 chairlift would close at the end of today. The Spring Skiing Capital also reminded us of their spring opening hours, 9 am-2 pm Mon-Fri, and 9 am-3 pm Sat-Sun. So get it while you can! With warming temps and diminishing snowpack, tomorrow will be the last day of operations for KT […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 30, 2021
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The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA

Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […]

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Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021
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Olympic Skier’s Squaw Valley, CA Home Located Across from Tram Face For Sale for $2.1M

Olympian and World Cup skier Tamara McKinney is selling her five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home located just across from Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort in California for $2.1 million. The home boasts easy access to the legendary ski area as well as  “top-of-the-world” views of the surrounding peaks. Check out the wicked view from the home at the end of this […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 22, 2020
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The Mothership Is Cleared for Take-Off | Squaw Valley, CA to OPEN Legendary KT-22 TOMORROW

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The insane amount of snow the last couple of weeks already allowed crews at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA to open Shirley Lake, Big Blue, Red Dog, Squaw Creek, Gold Coast, Funitel, Mountain Meadow, Summit Express, and, along with beginner terrain such as Baileys Beach. Tomorrow, we can add legendary KT-22 to that list. A skier once told me, “If there […]

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VIDEO: We’re Ready For First Chair… Are You? – Squaw Valley, CA

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Last Chance to Ski KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA This Weekend | Chair Will Spin Until 5pm on Sunday 19th

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The ‘Mothership’, Squaw Valley’s KT-22, renowned as the ‘best chairlift in North America’, will close on Sunday for the second latest opening in its history. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Report: Fantastic Faceshots in Mid-May Squaw Valley will celebrate the occasion with lift operations until 5pm allowing skiers and riders to take advantage of afternoon laps as the sun dips down over […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 17, 2019
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UPDATE: Squaw Valley, CA Will Keep KT-22 OPEN Past May 12th “If Still Skiable”

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Back in early March when Squaw Valley, CA announced that they would be staying open right through until July 7th, the following details were given on their website: May 12: Last day for KT-22 Today, the same page on their website reads: KT-22 will be open 8am-4pm, with an estimated closing date of May 12. However, we will keep it […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 29, 2019
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