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2007 - 2008 SEASON

Squaw Valley USA is located in one of the most beautiful Alpine valleys in the world. The 1999-2000 season marks the 50^th Anniversary Season of this family-owned ski resort. Since 1949, Squaw Valley has hosted visitors and events from around the globe, including the VIII Olympic Winter Games in 1960. The symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic flame still greet Squaw Valley's guests at the entrance. This ski resort maintains its world-class status year after year because it refuses to stand still. Dedicated to pushing the envelope, Alex Cushing, Founder and Chairman, still provides the vision and character with which Squaw Valley USA became and continues to be internationally famous.

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!

	What's New for 2003-2004:
	New Restaurants and Shops This season Squaw Valley USA introduces several new purveyors to the list of 29 eateries and bars and 8 retail outlets already available on the mountain. New restaurants include Mamasake Sushi, High Sierra Grille and Tantara Bakery, Bistro & Beyond. New shops include the Waxen Moon candle-making studio, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Black Diamond Wine Exchange, Surefoot custom foot beds, Tails by the Lake pet boutique, MountainWest Sports Systems, Splash Bath & Body Works and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creamery. New Papoose Learning Area Squaw Valley's historic Papoose Learning Area reopens in full operation this season. Boasting two surface lifts and excellent learning terrain the new area also offers discount packages for beginner skiers and snowboarders. The Papoose Learning Area, located at the base of the Far East Express lift on Squaw Valley's lower mountain, offers superior learning terrain with a focus on instructional programs for beginners. Pipes, Parks & Perfect Corduroy Squaw Valley has added three new state-of-the-art PistenBully grooming machines to the resort’s fleet of 34, one of the largest fleets in the nation. These machines are more powerful, efficient and armed with new winch technology they can groom more effectively allowing Squaw Valley staff to expand grooming capabilities. The resort’s multi-year Terrain Park and Halfpipe improvement plan also continues in 2003-2004 with additions and changes geared towards the evolving needs of Squaw Valley’s freeriders. Several new rails, boxes and snow features have been added to the three terrain parks. Expanded Parking & Access This season Squaw Valley unveils a new access bridge offering a new level of convenience for guests and another option for parking lot access. The removal of the construction fences has also created additional parking spaces and several new access points to the resort’s lower mountain lifts and facilities.
	High-Speed Funitel Squaw Valley is the site of North America's only Funitel, a revolutionary enclosed aerial transportation system. The Gold Coast Funitel provides high-speed transportation from the Base Village, elevation 6,200 feet, to the Gold Coast midmountain complex, elevation 8,200 feet, in just under eight minutes. The combination of a track-guided lift and a Gondola provides unprecedented smoothness and stability while traveling at high speed to the upper mountain. It can operate in crosswinds of up to 75 miles per hour. The Funitel has 46 separate cabins, including a VIP cabin. Each cabin holds 28 passengers, 15 seated and 13 standing.
	Ski 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.
	Mountain Lodges and Restaurants At Squaw Valley's Base Village you can enjoy outdoor sundecks, a variety of restaurants, bars and lively nightspots. High Camp and Gold Coast are two midmountain day lodges that offer guests easy and convenient access to a variety of dining options. High Camp is open days and evenings and offers poolside and terrace restaurants and numerous sundecks. Gold Coast has three different restaurant levels and sundecks offering views of expert bowls and the snowboard park and haflpipe. Given the enclosed nature of both the Funitel and Cable Car, midmountain facilities are open to both skiers and nonskiers.
	Squaw Kid's Children Center School was never so much fun! This facility offers equipment rental and the perfect ski instruction for every child and a ski hill just for kids. The Junior Mountain program is for kids ages 8-12 and the Snow School program is for kids ages 4-6. Private lessons are available for skiers and riders of all abilities, ages 4-12. Children's World is open between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays and between 8:30a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. Choose from morning, afternoon and full-day programs. Call 530-581-7225.
	Children's World Day Care Toddler Care is a fully licensed child care center for kids ages 2 and 3. Each day is filled with fun activities including arts and crafts, music, snow play, story time and much more. A special one-hour ski lesson, designed to familiarize children with the equipment and snow environment, is available for children ages 3+. Children's World is open between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Reservations are required. Call 530-581-7280. (proof of age required for two year olds)
	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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