Squaw Valley Details and Photos
Olympic Valley, CA (Directions)
Last Updated: 2/9/2012 5:56 PM
Overview
- 42 Beginner
- 77 Intermediate
- 51 Advanced
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is internationally renowned for legendary terrain that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts, and ranges from an expansive mountaintop beginner area to unrivaled expert steeps, trees and bowls. Off the mountain, families relax in The Village at Squaw Valley around the cozy fire pits or enjoy a host of... restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries. Guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcony, for the ultimate ski-in/ski-out lodging experience.
Squaw Valley recently joined forces with neighboring Alpine Meadows, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can now access 6,000 skiable acres, 44 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on any lift ticket. Read more
Squaw Valley recently joined forces with neighboring Alpine Meadows, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can now access 6,000 skiable acres, 44 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on any lift ticket. Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
20 of 30
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9a-4p
Trails Open/Total
100 of 170
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 9a-4p
Acres Open/Total
2200 of 4000
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
6,200 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,850 ft
Avg Base Depth
31-38"
Peak Elevation
9,050 ft
Reviews & Tips (5)
I bought the beginner's ticket that included a lesson, rentals, and my lift ticket. I have an absolutely fantastic experience! My instructor Carly was amazing. He took the full time to give everyone involved their true money's worth. He was obviously dedicated to getting us all educated and giving us the tools we needed to enjoy ourselves. If you get him as an instructor, you're in luck! The mountain was beautiful and the people were helpful. This is definitely a great deal!
written Jan 25 2012 - 02:18 PM
Gotta hit slope in early morning to enjoy excellent condition of snow before in the afternnon starts because it will usually become icy.
written Dec 05 2011 - 02:16 PM
If you check ticket sales online at Squaw.com in May it's cheaper to buy a season pass than wait until later in the year and buy a 4 or 6 day lift ticket!
written Feb 19 2011 - 05:18 PM
Spring Skiing: Ski the bottom of the Mountain in the morning Snow King and KT22; then move up the Mountain when the snow on the bottom starts getting too soft.
written Feb 19 2011 - 05:11 PM
Stay at Squaw Creek. Great rooms. Ski in and out and full service hotel.
written Mar 07 2009 - 02:52 PM

















