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 […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | May 16, 2024 1 Comment
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 […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
[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 skierโs 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, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Legendary KT-22 at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Opens Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
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 wonโt 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. […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | November 25, 2023 0 Comments
Home Mountain Shoutout: Palisades Tahoe, CAโThe Best Inbounds Terrain In North America My alarm wakes me up at 5:30 a.m. I roll out of bed thinking how lucky I am that itโs snowing outside and I donโt 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 1 Comment
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 โSquallywoodโ mentality remains as potent as ever. My journey as a skier began at Sugarbowl Ski Resort, CA nestled […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | October 18, 2023 0 Comments
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.ย After four and a half feet of snow this week, the conditions at Palisades Tahoe, CA, are all-timeโfree refills, fresh lines, and face shots for all. Just check out the embedded videos in this post of this week’s rowdinessโit looks […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 8, 2022 0 Comments