The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, a stop on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour, will host men’s slalom and giant slalom events on Palisades Tahoe’s Dog Leg and Red Dog Face, from Feb. 24 to 26.
Check out the course and the action from the base area, cheer on the world’s best male athletes, catch outdoor concerts, fireworks and a vendor village. Premier viewing and experience packages include heated viewing areas, farm-to-table dining options, activities and events, as well as premium parking and other benefits. Tickets are on sale online at worldcup.palisadestahoe.com.
The best way to get information during the event will be to download the Palisades Tahoe app at bit.ly/palisades_app.
In addition to the World Cup events, Tahoe Art Haus in Tahoe City will host showings of “Chasing the Line” about Austrian downhill skier Franz Klammer, who won the 1976 Olympics, in honor of the World Cup, at 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 23. Olympian Daron Rahlves, who was the stunt double in the movie, will introduce the film both nights. | tahoearthauscinema.com
Transportation, parking info
Parking will be limited and traffic will back up to Truckee and Tahoe City. If driving, plan on arriving to Palisades Tahoe by 7:30 a.m. and expect to sit in traffic for prolonged periods during peak times. Parking updates may be found in the Palisades Tahoe app.
Mountaineer | Free on-demand, door-to-door shuttle service within Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows. Download the app. Runs Friday-Monday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. in Alpine; Friday-Sunday 5 a.m.-10:30 p.m. in Olympic Valley. | mountaineertransit.org
Park & Ride | Free Park & Ride shuttles will run on Feb. 25 and 26. Lots are in Truckee (behind Wild Cherries and the fire department on Donner Pass Road) and Tahoe City (Tahoe City Transit Center) with free shuttle services to Olympic Valley. Shuttles runs 5:33 a.m.-5:33 p.m. for Truckee and 6 a.m.-6 p.m. for Tahoe City.
TART bus | Free bus service from Tahoe City and the North and West shores with a direct stop in Olympic Valley. Runs 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | tahoetruckeetransit.com
TART Connect | Free on-demand, door-to-door shuttle service for Tahoe City, Truckee and the North and West shores using the TART Connect app. Runs 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | (530) 214-5811, tahoetruckeetransit.com
Alpine parking | There are about 75 premier parking spots that can be reserved in advance online for $60 each. All other parking is first-come, first-served. There will be lots at Deer Park and Hidden Valley with shuttle service to the base lodge.
Palisades parking | Club ticket holders receive premier parking. All other parking is first-come, first-served.
Find updated information, schedules, mountain closures and parking details at worldcup.palisadestahoe.com.
World Cup
Feb. 24
8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vendor Village
5:15 p.m. | Kick-Off Parade
5:45 p.m. | Welcome Ceremonies
6:15 p.m. | Public Bib Draw
7 p.m. | Black Jacket Symphony featuring Marc Martel
Feb. 25
8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vendor Village
9:40 a.m. | Giant Slalom Opening Ceremonies
10am | Giant Slalom Run 1
1:15 p.m. | Giant Slalom Run 2
6:30 p.m. | Noah Kahan concert
8 p.m. | 311 concert
9:30 p.m. | Fireworks
Feb. 26
8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vendor Village
9:40am | Slalom Opening Ceremonies
10am | Slalom Run 1
1:15 p.m. | Slalom Run 2
Read Mike Akay’s feature on creating the World Cup circuit in this edition
