Squaw Valley Ski Holidays

Skiing in Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley, on the quiet North Shores of Lake Tahoe, is spread over six peaks within the Sierra Mountains. The resort receives a massive 450”of snowfall a year, creating fabulous conditions within some of the steepest terrain in the country – one of the reasons why Squaw Valley is considered the birth place of Extreme Skiing. Despite being one of the best known ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, having hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley is still family owned, and having currently overseen a $250m facelift, in terms of investment in its’ lift system and pedestrian village, is now a world away from the Olympic resort of 35 years ago. 

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Skiing in Squaw Valley – The Mountains
Squaw Valley incorporates 4,000 acres of seemingly endless skiable terrain over 6 peaks, with its’ advanced lift system taking almost 50,000 skiers to the top of the mountains, a peak of 2,785m, per hour. There is a unique system in place here where the runs are not named, but the lifts are rated beginners, intermediate and advanced, depending on what kind of terrain they access, and skiers can choose their own way down the mountain. There are 2 main beginners’ areas in Squaw Valley, the largest of which is situated unusually at the top of the mountain, enabling novices to learn whilst enjoying the spectacular views. Intermediate skiers have their pick of almost 50% of the terrain, with plenty of challenges and variety of trails, and long-distance fans will enjoy the longest run in Squaw Valley, the 5km Mountain Run, which trails all the way from the top down to the village. Squaw Valley is ideally suited to expert and advanced skiers, and the resort is famous for its’ peak the KT-22, with its’ notoriously challenging steep trails. Squaw Valley is a mecca for snowboarders, with 3 parks and 2 pipes, and the resort hosts floodlit skiing sessions every night from 4-9pm.  

Skiing in Squaw Valley – The Après-ski
Squaw Valley Village took its’ influence from a traditional Alpine village, with its’ pedestrian streets full of European style bars, cafes and shops. The atmosphere is stylish yet comfortable and laid-back, with new gourmet restaurants appearing, alongside exclusive boutiques. In Squaw Valley there is a multitude of accommodation to choose from, ranging from standard lodges and condos, to brand new luxury hotels. Many have pools, health clubs and hot tubs. Squaw Valleys High Camp offers ice-skating and tubing, and also on offer are horse-back riding, hot-air ballooning, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, an indoor recreation centre and the casinos of Nevada.