4 Athletes to the Freeride Junior World Championships
Team Palisades Tahoe is pleased to announce that 4 freeride athletes have been invited to compete in the Yeti Freeride Junior World Championships in Kappl, Austria in late January 2024! Based on their IFSA standings from last season, Indy Boyer, Mia Jones, Curran Hall, and Sam Briggs will compete alongside the best up-and-coming junior athletes from around the world.
Palisades Tahoe has had the honor of sending athletes every year this region has been invited to the Freeride Junior World Championships. There is immense pride for the training program that the coaching staff has put together, from Mighty Mites and Mighty Riders all the way up to the most competitive programs. When competing these athletes not only represent Palisades Tahoe, but also the USA!
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Aiden England to the Youth Olympics
Team Palisades Tahoe athlete, Aiden England, has emerged as a standout nominee to the US Ski & Snowboard Ski Cross team headed to the Youth Olympic Games. The competition is set to take place in Gangwon Province, South Korea January 19th – February 1st, 2024. A senior at Truckee High School and seasoned skier, Aiden will proudly represent the United States and his home mountain of Palisades Tahoe as one of two distinguished Male Ski Cross Team members selected nationwide.
“I’m excited to travel to compete and see a different part of the world. This is the highest level that I have ever competed at, it’s a good opportunity to see where I stack up against the world. I’ve been to events across North America, but I’m excited to see how athletes from other countries train, prepare, and show up to compete on this global stage,” said Aiden England.
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About Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe is Lake Tahoe’s largest premier resort destination spanning 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks, now linked by the new Base to Base Gondola. Hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics and housing esteemed Olympic and World Cup athletes, the 74-year-old resort enjoys an average annual snowfall of 400 inches, boasting Lake Tahoe’s longest winter season. Referred to as the Spring Skiing Capital®, the resort offers skiing and riding through Memorial Day and frequently continues into the summer months, sometimes even stretching until the 4th of July. The Village at Palisades Tahoe hosts year-round events, entertainment, and a plethora of bars, restaurants, and boutiques. In 2021, the resort underwent a name change to better reflect its values and legacy. The Men’s World Cup circuit will make its return to Palisades Tahoe in partnership with North Lake Tahoe, eagerly welcoming back the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup for the second consecutive year on February 23rd – 25th, 2024. Ski at Palisades Tahoe like never before with the Ikon Pass, granting access to 50+ top ski destinations. Visit the Palisades Tahoe website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more.