The Things You Do For Love: Discover the 8 Legendary Peaks of Palisades Tahoe

KT-22

KT-22, known as “The Mothership,” is Palisades Tahoe’s most iconic peak and a proving ground for expert skiers and riders. Just steps from the Village, this peak offers 2,000 vertical feet of steep chutes, cliff-strewn faces, and wide-open bowls. From the Fingers to McConkey’s, every run carries history and high stakes. Go left off the chair toward Women’s Downhill, a former Olympic course, or veer right to the West Face, a tree-lined slope that holds powder long after a storm. With thrilling terrain, iconic lines, and a legacy tied to freeskiing legend Shane McConkey, KT-22 is the ultimate peak for experts ready to test their skills.

Palisades

Palisades is home to some of the most iconic terrain at the resort, with high-exposure chutes that have starred in countless ski films. Watch the action unfold from below or from the lift as riders drop into legendary lines like Chimney and Main, or take the short bootpack from Siberia for your own chance at National Chute. For groomer laps, Mountain Run delivers a 3.2-mile top-to-bottom cruise, perfect for intermediates, families, or a mellow finish to the day. Siberia Bowl offers wide-open morning corduroy and off-piste challenges, while Headwall serves up steep chutes, bowls, and secret stashes like the Slot and Sun Bowl. Powder seekers flock to Hogsback for sustained turns and deep snow, making Palisades one of the most exciting zones on the mountain.

High Camp

High Camp is where every type of mountain guest comes together. First-timers find gentle terrain like Mountain Meadow and Bailey’s Beach, while sightseers ride the Aerial Tram for panoramic Lake Tahoe views, a stop at the 1960 Winter Olympic Museum, or a drink on the deck. At 8,200 feet, it’s a one-of-a-kind destination with dining, Olympic history, and access to both mellow slopes and rugged expert zones like Broken Arrow. Belmont Park adds progression-focused jumps, rails, and boxes for all skill levels, with a sunny, laid-back vibe. And for experts seeking a true adventure, High Camp also provides access to Silverado the wild, untamed backside bowl known for cliffs, chutes, and some of the most sustained steeps at Palisades Tahoe.

Summit

Summit Peak is the beating heart of Alpine, with expansive bowls, steep faces, and rolling groomers that define the upper mountain. On a powder day, this is the zone where friends gather before dropping into Alpine Bowl or testing themselves on the liftline steeps. A short hike from the top brings you over to Sherwood, a backside playground with wide-open terrain and stunning views of Lake Tahoe. Beyond that, Beaver and Estelle bowls offer hike-to adventures with powder stashes that last for days. With its blend of groomers, hikes, and big-mountain lines, Summit Peak captures the essence of Alpine.

Granite Chief

Granite Chief is the highest peak at Palisades Tahoe and delivers some of the most remote, expert-only terrain on the mountain. Wind-loaded bowls, tree-lined chutes, and hidden powder stashes make this zone a favorite for advanced skiers and riders seeking a challenge. A short bootpack to the 9,006-foot summit rewards you with solitude and sweeping views before dropping into steep lines and couloirs. From cliff drops under the lift to legendary runs like Corkscrew and Smoothies, Granite Chief offers big vertical, technical terrain, and the kind of wild, adventurous spirit that defines Palisades Tahoe.

Snow King

Snow King is where approachable adventure meets hidden gems. This peak blends wide-open groomers with playful gullies and some of the best tree skiing on the mountain. Thinned glades offer plenty of space to weave through the trees, while natural halfpipes and rolling terrain keep every lap feeling different. From sweeping lake views up top to steep pitches that challenge even seasoned skiers, Snow King packs a surprising variety into a compact zone making it a favorite for both progression and powder days.

Emigrant

Emigrant offers stunning views of Lake Tahoe on the front side and the Sierra Nevada on the back. This peak blends intermediate groomers with challenging steeps like the Funnel and hike-to terrain at Mainline Pocket. Emigrant is also home to Gold Coast and Emigrant Gully terrain parks. Ride playful, low-risk features in Emigrant Gully, or hit big jumps and rails at Gold Coast with an audience cheering from the chairlift. Whether carving groomers, exploring steep lines, or sending tricks in the park, Emigrant delivers variety and excitement for every skier and rider.

Scott / Lakeview

Scott and Lakeview Peak combine hidden gems with panoramic beauty, making this corner of Alpine a favorite for locals. Scott delivers a mix of approachable groomers and legendary expert terrain, from the liftline’s infamous Scott Chute to powder-laden trees in Promised Land and Gentian Gully. The ridge holds endless nooks to explore, punctuated by landmarks like the Broccoli Tree. Lakeview, true to its name, offers some of the best vistas of Lake Tahoe paired with mellow groomers and gladed runs like Outer Limits. Together, these peaks capture Alpine’s balance of serenity and adrenaline, where every lap feels like a discovery.