Northstar at Tahoe Resort vs Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Northstar at Tahoe Resort and Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley are neighbouring resorts in California - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Northstar at Tahoe Resort | Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Good
Intermediates
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Very good
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Very good
Experts
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Limited
Off-piste
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Families
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Very good
Budget
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Northstar at Tahoe Resort | Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 82.8 km | 69.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 702 m | 770 m |
| Lifts | 20 | 79 |
| Top elevation | 2630 m | 2666 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €175 | €89 |
Piste
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
82.8 km
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
69.4 km
Vertical drop
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
702 m
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
770 m
Lifts
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
20
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
79
Top elevation
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
2630 m
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
2666 m
Snow reliability
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
good snow
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
No data
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
No data
Day pass
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
€175
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
€89
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Northstar at Tahoe Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley if...
you want the most reliable snow.