Winter-2022

areas with a 16-minute gondola ride. Now skiers and riders can access both mountains and enjoy a wide variety of terrain which provides options for beginners and experts. “Palisades refers to a bold line of cliffs, but the name also references two terrain areas on both sides of the mountain,” says Walton. “On the Palisades side, the area left of Siberia Express is called the Palisades, and has been a proving ground for influential free skiers for many years. The terrain with the same namesake along Alpine Bowl Chair shares the same history.” The ski area also offers fun snow activities like tubing and disco tubing, guided snowshoe hikes to the mid-mountain lodge at Alpine, and dining and shopping in the village.Those wishing to sightsee without skiing can ride the tram or Funitel to view the scenery and the Washoe display and the 1960 Olympic Museum at the top of High Camp. As of 2022, access to the mountains for Washoe Tribe members is 100% free, year- round, including free lift and tram tickets, equip- ment rentals, snowtubing and ski and snow- board lessons. In the first winter of the new pro- gram, Palisades Tahoe hosted 150 visits for Washoe skiers and snowboarders. The Resort at Squaw Creek is located at 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, California. For more information and reservations, visit www.destinationhotels.com/squawcreek or call 800/404-8006. For information on Palisades Tahoe, visit www.palisadestahoe.com . *At press time, the hotel and some road names had not been officially changed; please visit the website for updated information. Lawn activities add to the playful spirit of the resort. There is also a championship golf course, tennis courts, a spa, hot tubs, foot golf, fly fishing, nature hikes, bike rentals with trailers for kids, and more. 198 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 2 Besides skiing, there are seasonal recreational activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, broomball, ice skating, sledding, winter arts and crafts and more.