Skiing in Squaw Valley

Here’s our guide to Squaw Valley

Skiing and the Mountains

• Squaw Valley offers 4,000 acres of world famous terrain, from the tamest to the toughest, with something exciting for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities spread across six magnificent Sierra Peaks
• Squaw Valley is setting a new standard in lift technology with the installation of North America's first Funitel- a revolutionary high-speed, high-capacity aerial transport system that will practically make weather and wind closures a thing of the past
• The California sun shines an average of three out of every four days at Squaw Valley; quite remarkable for a place that receives an average of 450” or 37.5 feet of snow each winter
• Squaw Valley is unique among American ski resorts as it offers thousands of acres of open bowl skiing rather than the traditional ski trails. Guests are encouraged to use the chairlifts as a reference. Lifts are rated beginner, intermediate and advanced based on the type of terrain that they access
• The resort has been considered the birthplace of the American Extreme Skiing Movement and has been the playground of incredible athletes since Squaw's modest beginning. From Sandy Poulsen's 22 kick turns in the 1940s (inspiring the name KT-22) to the Olympians who descended on the valley for the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960
• Squaw Valley USA's pipes and parks are a free riders dream. Squaw boasts three complete areas with dedicated lift access and numerous terrain options for all abilities including Belmont Park specially designed for children
• Accessible via Gold Coast, Mainline or Siberia lifts, the Ford Freestyle/Mainline area is the home of Squaw's legendary Superpipe, a pipe with 17' walls in an awesome location overlooking Lake Tahoe
• Squaw Valley offers Lake Tahoe's most extensive and exciting night terrain, open top to bottom, including the 3.2 mile Mountain Run, and the Riviera Halfpipe - all under a specially-made floodlight system
  

Resort and après ski

• Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to High Camp at the top of the mountain to access swimming, wildflower hikes, ice-skating, mountaintop dining and great concerts
• Experience the exhilaration of ice-skating on top of the world!
• The olympic sized Ice Pavilion is located at the High Camp Bath & Tennis Club and overlooks beautiful Lake Tahoe
• The High Camp Swimming Lagoon & Spa is the centrepiece of the mountaintop oasis and is an integral part of Squaw Valley's legendary spring skiing experience. Featuring an enormous heated free-form swimming pool with two lap lanes, islands, fountains, waterfalls, and a huge 25+ person Jacuzzi, the pool and spa are a must experience. Treat yourself and take a dip in the high-altitude pool or relax in the soothing hot tub after a day on the slopes! You'll remember it forever!
• La Chamois restaurant has been a Squaw Valley tradition for over 30 years. Pizza, sandwiches, salads, snacks and more. Stop by the Loft Bar,have a cold beer and a hot snack and listen to local legends tell their tales while you check out all the vintage photos. A warm place to find good laughs and tasty food. In the spring check out the Deck Bar.
• The Auld Dubliner is an authentic Irish Pub straight from Ireland-literally! This Irish Pub was built in Ireland, then dismantled, shipped over and reassembled. The Auld Dubliner offers the best in contemporary Irish cuisine as well as traditional favourites
• For an exhilarating experience try the Skyjump an exciting activity for anyone.  Hook the bungee to your harness – start jumping on the trampolines – and soon you’re bouncing 25’ in the air while performing somersaults and flips! All ages are welcome. The Skyjump is great exercise and a fun, confidence-building activity! Located in the Events Plaza in the Village at Squaw Valley and open year round
  

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