Mountain Camp & Summiteers are non-competitive, season-long ski program that meets 8 days a season.
Non-competitive, multi-week ski programs (Start-up Mtn Camp, Mountain Camp at Palisades, and the Summiteer program) focus on skill development, mountain safety, mileage, and fun.
These programs focus on starting strong, having fun, and gaining skills while exploring the mountain.
From the trip description by Palisades Tahoe
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your coach
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your coach
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Coaching campEight ski lessons (half-day or full-day options) for ages 3 to 13. We try to keep the same instructors with the same groups throughout the program, which runs from January through March.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Start-Up Mountain Camp at Palisades: early-season beginner program for ages 5–13, preparing children for Sunday programs.
- Mountain Camp at Palisades and Summiteer at Alpine: eight half- or full-day lessons, January–March, for ages 3–13 and all ski levels.
- Morning midweek: ages 3–4; afternoon midweek: ages 5–10; weekends: ages 5–13.
- Season passes and equipment rentals are not included.
- First day and a half establishes groups by age and ability; no group changes after the second week.
- The operator aims to keep instructors and groups consistent.
- Appropriate all-mountain terrain develops technique before progression to more challenging terrain.
- Sport
- Ski
- Minimum age
- 3 years
- Adults only
- No, all ages
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What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- Mountain Camp at Palisades and Summiteer at Alpine include eight ski lessons (half-day or full-day options) for ages 3 to 13.
- We try to keep the same instructors with the same groups throughout the program.
Not included
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Season passes (Ikon pass is required and not included in Mountain Camp or Summiteers price)
- Equipment rentals
- Lunch (Start-Up and Sunday students will need to bring their lunch with their name clearly labeled and will not be able to go to the cafeteria to purchase food.)
- Snacks are not provided, so please send a snack in your child's pocket.
Not confirmed by the company: Lodging, Transfers.
Location
Getting there
Palisades Drop-Off & Pick Up Times: Sunday All-Day 8:45am (we leave promptly at 9am), pick up 2:30pm. Wednesday Morning and Friday Morning 9:15am (we leave promptly at 9:30am), pick up 12pm. Wednesday Afternoon and Friday Afternoon 12:45pm (we leave promptly at 1pm), pick up 3:30pm.
Groups meet outside on the snow by the magic carpets at Palisades Kids and say goodbye to their parents. Groups leave promptly at designated times.
Alpine Drop-Off & Pick Up Times: Sunday All-Day 8:45am (we leave promptly at 9am), pick up 2:30pm. Wednesday Morning and Thursday Morning 9:15am (we leave promptly at 9:30am), pick up 12pm. Wednesday Afternoon and Thursday Afternoon 12:45pm (we leave promptly at 1pm), pick up 3:30pm.
Parking Reservations are required this season. You will need a parking reservation for all Sunday Mountain Camp and Summiteers programs. Learn more and make a reservation at parkpalisadestahoe.com.
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5 – Dec 13, 2026Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 4 days | 597 USDStart Up, 4 days, $597 — early-season program for beginner skiers ages 5 to 13 | Available | Register on company website |
| Jan 6 – Mar 3, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 670 USD8 days, $670 (Wednesday AM/PM, Friday AM/PM at Palisades; Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM/PM at Alpine); Sunday Full Day is $1,803 | Available | Register on company website |
| Jan 7 – Mar 4, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 670 USDThursday AM or PM Summiteers at Alpine, 8 days, $670 | Available | Register on company website |
| Jan 8 – Mar 5, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 670 USDFriday AM or PM Mountain Camp at Palisades, 8 days, $670 | Available | Register on company website |
| Jan 10 – Mar 14, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,803 USDSunday Full Day, 8 days, $1,803 (Mountain Camp at Palisades or Summiteers at Alpine) | Available | Register on company website |
| Apr 3 – Apr 11, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 4 days | 773 USDSpring Camp, 4 days, $773 — Spring Mountain Camp at Palisades | Available | Register on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 7, 2026.
Good to know
2026/27 Mountain Camp Program at Palisades: Start Up 4 days $597; Wednesday AM 8 days $670; Wednesday PM 8 days $670; Friday AM 8 days $670; Friday PM 8 days $670; Sunday Full Day 8 days $1,803; Spring Camp 4 days $773
2026/27 Summiteers Program at Alpine: Wednesday AM 8 days $670; Wednesday PM 8 days $670; Thursday AM 8 days $670; Thursday PM 8 days $670; Sunday Full Day 8 days $1,803
New for 2026/27: Spring Mountain Camp will be available for purchase alongside all other seasonal programs.
All children must be at eligible age by December 1st, 2026. No exceptions. A copy of the child's birth certificate may be required.
Payment Plan: Flexible payment plans are available for 2026/27 seasonal programs. Enrollment May 6 – August 31: 25% due at registration, 25% October 6th payment, 50% remaining balance. September 1 – October 5: 50% due at registration, 50% remaining balance. October 6 or later: paid in full.
100% cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by October 1, 2026.
Parents must be comfortable that their children may ride chairlifts alone, with other children, or adults. Please read our chairlift riding policy and review the chairlift safety video.
Mountain Camp and Summiteers rarely cancels, and we ski in all types of weather. If the mountain closes prior to the start time of the program, that day will be cancelled, and no refunds will be issued. If one or more classes are cancelled due to mountain closure, we will offer no more than one make-up day the week after the respective program's scheduled last day.
It is particularly important for attendance to be consistent, or your child may be dropped from the program. You may only participate on the day and time you registered for, and we do not offer makeup days due to absence.
Equipment: All students must have the following: eye protection, helmet, pass, sunscreen, gloves or mittens, skis and boots, and appropriate snow clothing.
Still have questions? Email us at mountaincamp@palisadestahoe.com or summiteers@palisadestahoe.com.
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