Fall Wedding at High Camp, Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, California
Dan
& Grace
Big crew. Bigger party.
High Camp · Palisades Tahoe
A fall wedding at 8,200 feet.
Dan and Grace got married at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe on September 7, 2023. A first look in the meadow, a tram ride up the mountain, a ceremony looking out over Lake Tahoe and a big, goofy crew that came to party.
Then we stayed out on the mountain for sunset. Worth it every time.
A big crew of friends and a party to match.
The first look · Olympic Valley meadow
Gold grass and big peaks.
We started in the meadow at the base of the valley. By September the grass has gone gold and the mountains are right there behind you. Dan turned around, saw Grace and that was that.
The tram · Up the mountain
Through the village, then up the tram.
We walked the Village and then rode the Aerial Tram up to High Camp. It's the only way up, and it's one of my favorite parts of the day. The valley drops away under you and the whole thing gets quiet for a minute.
The ceremony · High Camp
Married above Lake Tahoe.
The ceremony was out on the deck at High Camp. Blue sky, a floral arch and Lake Tahoe way off in the distance. Their crew filled every seat and cheered like it was a game.
The party · Inside High Camp
Then it turned into a party.
The reception was inside with the big windows looking out over the mountains. Toasts, a first dance and then a dance floor full of their friends being goofy. This crew did not need a warm up.
Sunset · On the mountain
We snuck out for sunset.
Right before the sun dropped we walked out past the chairlifts onto the ridge. Granite, wind and the Sierra going gold in every direction. Fall light up there is hard to beat.
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FAQ
A fall wedding at High Camp.
Where did Dan and Grace get married?
Dan and Grace got married at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, California, in September 2026. They did a first look in the Olympic Valley meadow, rode the Aerial Tram up to High Camp for the ceremony and reception, and finished with sunset portraits on the mountain.
Is fall a good time for a High Camp wedding?
Yes. September is one of my favorite times up there. The meadow turns gold, the summer crowds thin out and the evening light gets warm and low. Bring a layer for after the sun goes down.
How do guests get to High Camp?
High Camp sits at 8,200 feet and is tram access only. Guests ride the Aerial Tram up from the Village at Palisades Tahoe. Build the tram ride into your timeline.
How cold does it get at High Camp?
The summit usually runs 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the valley, and it can be windy. A warm afternoon in the meadow can turn into a chilly night on the deck, so tell your guests to bring a jacket.
Can we do a first look in the Olympic Valley meadow?
Yes. Dan and Grace did their first look and family photos in the meadow before heading up the tram. It's open, it has big mountain views and in September the grass is gold.
Where are the best sunset photos at High Camp?
Right out on the mountain around High Camp. The chairlifts, the granite ridges and the Sierra all light up as the sun drops. Plan 20 to 30 minutes away from the reception for it.
Does Wade Snider photograph High Camp weddings?
Yes. Wade is based in Truckee, just down the road from Olympic Valley, and has photographed High Camp weddings in summer, fall and winter. Send your date through the contact page to check availability.
Olympic Valley, California
Fall at High Camp. Hard to beat.
Dan and Grace's fall wedding at High Camp had everything that makes Palisades Tahoe great. The meadow, the tram, the lake view and a crew that danced all night.
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