Palisades Tahoe vs Winter Park
Comparing Palisades Tahoe (CA) and Winter Park (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$289
Online (advance)$189
Season pass$1,329
Winter Park
Winter Park, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$287
Online (advance)$215
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Palisades Tahoe | Winter Park | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $289 | $287 | Winter Park |
| Online (30+ days) | $189 | $215 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 450" | 344" | Palisades Tahoe |
| Skiable acres | 6,000 | 3,081 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Vertical drop | 2,850' | 3,060' | Winter Park |
| Runs | 270 | 171 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Lifts | 42 | 23 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Summit elevation | 9,500' | 12,060' | Winter Park |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 8% | Palisades Tahoe |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 71% | Winter Park |
| Average lift wait | 15 min | 15 min | Tied |
The Match
Palisades Tahoe is cheaper at the gate ($189 vs $215 entry). Palisades Tahoe is significantly bigger (6,000 vs 3,081 acres). Palisades Tahoe sees more snow (450" vs 344"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.