Palisades Tahoe vs Snow Valley Mountain Resort

Palisades Tahoe (California) and Snow Valley Mountain Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPalisades TahoeSnow Valley Mountain Resort
Vertical drop2,539 ft (774 m)1,109 ft (338 m)
Summit elevation8,740 ft7,835 ft
Base elevation6,201 ft6,726 ft
Lifts3113
Runs10942
Beginner terrain14%28%
Intermediate terrain42%41%
Expert terrain44%31%
Night skiingNo-

Palisades Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,539 ft vs 1,109 ft); Palisades Tahoe has more runs (109 vs 42); Palisades Tahoe skews more expert (44% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Palisades TahoeIkon Pass: unlimited days
Snow Valley Mountain ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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