Palisades Tahoe just announced an exclusive new offering for winter 2025/2026 with the introduction of The Apex Club which is a “limited quantity membership designed to make every moment on the mountain seamless—from arrival to après.” Palisades is limiting memberships to 200 for the 2025–26 season for the program will “blend private lounge spaces, concierge support, priority lift access, and streamlined parking within an intentionally limited, refined experience.” How much for this exclusive VIP style club….“Memberships begin at $12,000 for purchases made by December 11, 2025.” THey also have day passes available, prices fluctuate. Find the full details below
The Apex Club:
Apex Club Membership — Full-Season Access
Apex Club Membership is a full-season experience. Membership includes:
Apex Lounge
The Apex Lounge is the heart of the Apex Club experience—a refined, private space designed to make the start, middle, and end of each ski day effortless. Members enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, a premium full bar, and an elevated bites & flights menu throughout the day. The space features indoor/outdoor seating, private restrooms, daily bag storage, and dedicated workstations with charging stations for guests who want to stay connected. Concierge support is available throughout the day to assist with reservations, gear needs, and on-mountain planning. The Apex Lounge, set in the heart of Olympic Valley, is the hub of the Apex Club experience.
Open 7:30am–5:00pm.
Mid-Mountain Lounge at Gold Coast
Located at 8,000 feet and accessible via enclosed lifts, the Mid-Mountain Lounge offers a scenic, weather-protected retreat for Apex Club Members. Guests can enjoy handcrafted drinks, curated alpine-inspired fare, and seamless concierge support while taking in panoramic Sierra views — a true front row seat to all the action. With indoor and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect place to warm up between laps or settle in for a relaxed mid-day break.
Open 10:00am–3:00pm.
Priority Lift Lanes
Apex Club Members receive access to designated priority lanes at select lifts across both base areas. These lanes are staffed to maintain flow and designed to operate without disrupting the general line.
Included lifts:
Funitel (First Public Cabin), Red Dog, Gold Coast, Big Blue, Siberia, Shirley Lake, Granite Chief, Summit, Roundhouse, Treeline Cirque, Sherwood, and the Base to Base Gondola.
Added on high-wind days: Resort Chair, Far East.
Not included: KT-22, Headwall Express.
Additional Membership Privileges
- Premier parking steps from the lifts
- Member events
- Priority demos and tuning
- Customized lesson access
Membership valid: Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026
Founder Pricing: Memberships begin at $12,000 for purchases made by December 11, 2025.
Renewal Priority & Waiting List
Members will be provided the first opportunity to renew next year. Interested parties will be placed on a waitlist once the limited number of memberships are gone. Memberships are non-transferable. Guests may inquire using the online interest form.
Apex Club Daily Ticket — Single-Day Access
The Apex Club Daily Ticket provides one-day access to the core offerings of the seasonal program- Premium Parking, Private lounge access, and Priority Lift lines. No more than 33 Daily Tickets are available per day and subject to early sell-out
Apex Club Daily Tickets start at $800 per day, with advance purchase required at least two days prior and can be purchased in person or online.
A Measured First Step
The Apex Club is the peak of what we offer, said Amy Ohran, President & COO of Palisades Tahoe. “It’s about sport at the highest level and the best experience on this mountain—simple as that.”
Community Benefit
A portion of the proceeds will support the Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation, which funds youth outdoor access, environmental stewardship, and community programs in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows.
