Sierra Skiing

Squaw Valley Skiing and Snowboarding

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Squaw Valley Ski Resort is one of the largest and most popular ski areas in the U.S., and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. It is the second-largest ski area at Lake Tahoe and because of the resort's popularity, the entire community of Olympic Valley is commonly referred to as "Squaw Valley." The resort attracts 600,000 skiers a year. It is known for its superb snow fall as well as its extreme skiing. Don't let that deter you though. Squaw Valley caters to the whole family and is an all inclusive resort.

 
Lifts
Trails
Base
Summit
Squaw Valley has 4,000 acres and 2850' vertical
Easy 25% - Intermediate 45% - Advanced 30%
34
177
6,200'
9,050'

Squaw Valley is located approxmiately 200 miles east of San Francisco. Take I-80 east to Truckee and Highway 89 south to the resort.

Map and Directions

 

1 Cable Car
2 Gondola
3 Hi-speed Six
4 Hi-speed Quad
1 Quad
8 Triple
10 Double
5 Surface

Childcare Yes Night Skiing Yes
Ski Lessons Yes Cross Country Skiing Yes
Ski Rentals Yes Snowshoeing Yes
Snowboard Rentals Yes Snow Tubing Yes

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