Four major projects will lead to an improved ski experience at Palisades Tahoe: a base-to-base gondola, the replacement of Red Dog lift, an expansion of the Funitel Plaza and the installation of automatic snowmaking systems in Alpine. The projects are expected to be completed by opening day for the 2022-23 season.
The base-to-base gondola will connect the two valleys of the resort and can be operated as one continuous lift or as two separate lifts from each base area to the top of KT-22. The ride from The Village at Palisades Tahoe to Alpine is expected to take about 16 minutes.
Red Dog lift will be replaced with a high-speed, detachable six-person lift. The base terminal will be moved to the east, giving skiers direct access to the lift from the parking lot.
A redesign is also underway for the Funitel entrance, the gondola terminal and the member’s locker room. A new, accessible central plaza will be created, pushing back the snow beach to start on the south side of the Funitel building. Additionally, the Funitel is undergoing a major electrical maintenance upgrade and new snowmaking systems are being installed on Julia’s Gold and lower Red Dog Face. | palisadestahoe.com
