Squaw Valley USA
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Phone: (530) 583-6985
- Cross Street:
- Squaw Peak Road
- Hours:
- Ski season: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-9pm, Summer: Daily 9:40am-8pm
Editorial Review for Squaw Valley USA – by Eric Rorer
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 expert)
Lifts: 33
Runs: More than 100
Open bowls: 16
Vertical: 2,850 feet
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Insider Tips
ParkingParking 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 ExtrasIn addition to skiing, you can enjoy hiking trails, horseback riding, sky diving and an indoor wall climbing.
Know Before You GoThe 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 GoThe annual Alpen Wine Festival takes place every September and features live jazz, wine tastings and a silent auction.
User Reviews for Squaw Valley USA
11/21/2006 Posted by texasjd4
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.
12/07/2004 Posted by ealuise22
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
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