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1960 Squaw Valley Rd
Olympic Valley,
CA
96146
39.1978
-120.2358
Last updated 7.21.09
What People Are Saying About Squaw Valley Ski Corp
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In Short – Ever since Jean Vaurnet, Lidija Skoblikova, Roger Staub and other international athletes battled here in the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley has remained one of the world's most coveted ski destinations. This mega-resort has everything from bunny slopes to some of the gnarliest double blacks in America. Lift tickets are pricey, and lines can be long, but this is what West Coast skiing is all about. There are chutes, cornices, moguls, half-pipes and flats. – – Vital Stats – Terrain: 4,000 acres (25 percent beginner, 45 percent intermediate and 30 percent…
11/18/09
Squaw Valley Ski
by KButters at Citysearch
With a reputation for terrain that intimidates, the undisputed king of the North Shore ski scene is Squaw Valley.
Squaw's summit elevation is 9,050 feet at Granite Chief, and it features more than 150 possible runs covering more than 4,000 acres of terrain. The mountain’s runs are spread out in sprawling, wide-open bowls rather than funneled into narrow trails.
Six mountain peaks are accessed by 34 lifts, including an aerial cable car and North America's only high-speed Funitel, a speedy, six-person gondola. Freestylers have a wide choice of places to play, with three terrain parks, two standard half-pipes, and two superpipes.
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- Pros: 150 runs | 4,000 acres | KT-22
- Cons: Crowded
11/21/06
Great Ski Resort
by texasjd4 at Citysearch
From Snowboarding the half pipes, to the night skiing, to the spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, and abundance of clean white sturdy snow, Squaw Valley is an awesome ski resort. The resort once held the US Winter Olympics in the 1960s and still offers an olympic size ice skating rink on the top of the mountain, there also heated pools, and bunji jumping nearby. The mountain is beautiful and with lake Tahoe & Reno just minutes away, you can't go wrong with deciding to go to Squaw Valley for your next winter vacation.
12/07/04
Squaw Cali Valley
by ealuise22 at Citysearch
The night run is the best part of Squaw, it is 3 miles of endless ride and you can leave the lighted area and hit the park with no one to get in your way except a little jack. Only problem with the run that starts at the Ice rink is when you start you better hit the first hill balls to the wall because there is a super long flat that you do not want to get caught on or else you will have to unstrap and walk about a couple hundred feet. But that part is not a prob if you know about it and know what yer doing do theres your warning! The rest is the best. They closed the Gordon Biersch at the bottom? Boo
The Details on Squaw Valley Ski Corp
Parking:
Parking and traffic are two of Squaw's worst features. Get to the resort as early as possible in the morning to avoid the crush.
The Extras:
In addition to skiing, you can enjoy hiking trails, horseback riding, sky diving and an indoor wall climbing.
Know Before You Go:
The ski season varies, but generally runs from mid-November through Memorial Day weekend. Call ahead before planning an early- or late-season trip.
When to Go:
The annual Alpen Wine Festival takes place every September and features live jazz, wine tastings and a silent auction.
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Hotels & Motels, Winter Sports Activities, Ski Resorts
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