HOW MOUNTAINEER WORKS
Where Mountaineer Operates
Mountaineer operates on-demand, free transportation in the winter within Alpine Meadows, within Olympic Valley, and in the evenings* between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley according to Mountaineer's operating schedule.
*During the daytime, use the Base to Base Gondola or Express Shuttle to go between Palisades Tahoe's two base areas.
How to request a free Mountaineer ride
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Download the Free App
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Available on iPhone Apple Store
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Available on Android Google Play Store
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Set your Pickup Location
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Anywhere within Olympic Valley
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Anywhere within Alpine Meadows
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Get Dropped Off at your Desired Location
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Anywhere within Olympic Valley
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Anywhere within Alpine Meadows
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Between the two valleys during the evening
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When to Request a Ride + Expect to be Picked Up
Demand for Mountaineer varies greatly and determines how far out to request a ride and when to expect to be picked up. Follow expectation guidelines below, plan ahead, and plan to arrive early on busy days.​​
15 Minutes during
Low-Demand Periods
Typical Low-demand Periods are
midweek, non-holiday periods, and non-powder days
Typically expect to be picked up in 15 minutes or less from when you request a ride to when the van arrives​
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30 Minutes during
High-Demand Periods
Typical High-demand Periods are
Saturdays + Sundays, 8-10am + 3-6pm,
holiday periods, and powder days
Typically expect to be picked up 30 minutes or more from when you request a ride to when the van arrives​​
After Requesting a Ride
During extremely high-demand periods such as a weekend, holiday, powder day between 8-10am, plan ahead to reduce stress. Its always best to arrive early during high-demand periods.
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In the app, you will receive an estimated arrival time, can track your wait time, and see your driver once on their way to your pickup location.
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Have your party and gear ready to be picked up curbside when the driver is scheduled to arrive.