Tahoe Ski Resorts Offer Late-Season Lift Ticket Deals

Mt. Rose, Palisades, and Kirkwood extend operations with discounted passes.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:20pm

A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style, featuring a sweeping view of a snow-covered mountain landscape with a chairlift in the foreground, capturing the grand scale and romance of late-season skiing.As the spring sun warms the slopes, Tahoe's late-season ski deals offer a final chance to carve turns before the snow melts.Kirkwood Today

As spring approaches, three Tahoe-area ski resorts - Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort - are keeping their lifts running and offering discounted lift ticket deals for late-season skiers and snowboarders.

Why it matters

With many Tahoe resorts typically closing by mid-April, the extended operations and discounted lift tickets at these three resorts provide a valuable opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to get in some final runs before the snow melts.

The details

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have all announced plans to remain open through at least late April, with some resorts potentially extending even further into May depending on snow conditions. All three resorts are offering discounted lift ticket packages, ranging from multi-day passes to single-day options, to entice skiers and snowboarders to take advantage of the late-season snow.

  • Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort plan to remain open through at least late April 2026.
  • The late-season lift ticket deals are currently available and will continue until the resorts close for the season.

The players

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

A ski resort located near Reno, Nevada, known for its long season and diverse terrain.

Palisades Tahoe

A ski resort in Olympic Valley, California, formerly known as Squaw Valley, that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

A ski resort located south of Lake Tahoe, California, known for its challenging terrain and abundant snowfall.

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What’s next

Skiers and snowboarders interested in taking advantage of the late-season deals should check the resorts' websites or contact them directly for the latest information on lift ticket pricing and availability.

The takeaway

The extended operations and discounted lift ticket offerings at Mt. Rose, Palisades, and Kirkwood provide a valuable opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy the Tahoe slopes well into the spring season.