Desolation Hotel

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 23, 2025

Decades After The 1960 Winter Olympics, Tahoe Remains One of the Most Exciting Places to Ski

The High Sierra region that spans the California-Nevada border is unparalleled in the diversity of terrain and experiences it offers skiers.

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KT-22Placeaccess to legendary expert terrain
Palisades TahoePlaceresort central to identity of KT-22
Moseley'sSightnamed for Olympic gold medalist Johnny Moseley
McConkey'sSightexpert run honors Shane McConkey
The SaddleSighteasiest way down, tricky black diamond
Base-to-Base GondolaPlaceconnects Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows
Women's DownhillTrailrun created for 1960 Winter Olympics
Sherwood runTraillovely loping trail with epic lake views
The ChaletRestaurantmid-mountain restaurant for lunch
Tahoe LiveFestivalannual multiday music festival
Sugar BowlSightone of the oldest ski resorts in California
Disney LiftPlacelift bears name of Walt Disney
Donald Duck runTrailsurprisingly serious run
Blitzen trailTrailsteep trail
Christmas Tree ChairPlacechairlift for Donald Duck and Blitzen trails
Royal GorgeSightlargest cross-country ski area in North America
The CorniceRestaurantpizzeria in Kirkwood Mountain Resort village
Sunset GrillRestaurantrestaurant with scent of burgers
Caples Lake ResortHotelrestaurant with cozy atmosphere and lake views
Heavenly Mountain ResortSightoverlooks southeastern corner of Lake Tahoe
Desolation HotelHoteldesign-forward, sustainably built boutique property
PalisadesSighthas stunning views
High CampSightlocation of 1960s Olympic Museum
The Village at Tahoe PalisadesHotelcondos can be rented here
PlumpJack InnHotelski in, ski out hotel
Alpine MeadowsPlace

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