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Squaw Valley is legendary for some of the steepest terrain and deepest snowfall in North America. The endless snowfall, with an average of 450 inches each year, classic California sunshine and diverse terrain make Squaw Valley the perfect winter ski resort. This one of a kind winter playground boasts the most advanced lift network in the United States, accessing 4,000 acres of lift-served skiable terrain including 16 bowls, 100+ runs spanning six peaks. The base elevation is 6,200 feet and the Granite Chief peak summit is 9,050 feet, making for a vertical drop of 2,850 feet. With 33 lifts including four high-speed quads and two high-speed detachable six pacs, skiers and snowboarders never have to wait in lift lines. There are two new surface lifts in the new Papoose Learning Center just east of the new Far East 6 pack. At Squaw Valley, some of the best beginner slopes are at the top of the mountain! This allows entry-level enthusiasts the same breathtaking views and full mountain experience that more advanced skiers typically enjoy. The terrain is rated 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced. Mountain Run is the longest vertical run, measuring three miles and 2,000 vertical feet of groomed intermediate terrain, and extending from High Camp to the Village floor. This run is fully lit, offering the awesome experience of night skiing between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. every night, weather permitting. Day lift ticket holders ski FREE at night!
Snowboarding According to the ski patrol, snowboarding was first allowed during night
skiing in the winter of 1986-87. That spring Squaw Valley opened its slopes
daily to snowboarders. Since that time the resort has become a Mecca for
snowboarding fun, offering snowboarders some of the best riding facilities
in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Below High Camp and off of the Riviera
chair, Central Park contains two halfpipes and two terrain parks accompanied
by a rocking sound system! A new Mainline Super Pipe and park add even
more terrain for the more advanced riders! Night lights are turned on
evenings between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., conditions permitting. Halfpipes
are buffed by a Pipe Dragon twice daily. Come and sharpen your riding
skills and bust some massive air! The Resort at Squaw Creek Cross-Country Ski Center offers 18 groomed
kilometers spanning over 400 acres of gentle cross-country terrain. The
superbly maintained trails wind through the spectacular Squaw Valley meadow
offering skaters, striders and snowshoers a very special skiing experience.
Call the Cross-Country Center at 530-583-6300 x 6936 for more information.
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Instruction and Equipment Rentals The Squaw Valley Ski and Snowboard School has programs for all ages and abilities. Choose from beginner lessons, advanced lessons, shaped ski lessons, racing and mogul clinics. Special Programs can help ambitious intermediate to advanced level skiers achieve fluid ease and forceful carving through any terrain or conditions. These challenging programs include Advanced Ski Clinics, Just For Women Clinics, Telemark Clinics, Snowboard Clinics and Adult Racing. Call 530-581-7263. Squaw Valley has a well-stocked ski and snowboard equipment rentals shop. This season Squaw Valley's rental shop will be stocked with a brand new line of Nordica Skis -- the official ski of Squaw Valley. |
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After the snow season, come back and enjoy a Squaw Valley summer! Visit the WHERE TO PLAY main menu for information about other Squaw Valley activities: Aerial Cable Car, Bungee Jumping, Challenge Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Hiking/Winter, Hiking/ Summer, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Olympic Museum,Swimming,Tennis. |
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Mountain Trail Map
Cross-Country Trail Map
Squaw Valley Switchboard 24-hour Snow Phone Reno and South Shore North and West Shores Central Reservations & Information Squaw Valley Switchboard Directions By Plane:
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