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Squaw Valley offers array of summer activities

June 26, 2016 By Jeffrey Weidel

Noted for its winter activities, Squaw Valley also has a number of things going on in the summer months that annually attract vacationers to the beautiful Lake Tahoe mountainous location.

A scenic tram ride takes visitors to the High Camp region at Squaw Valley, which is located at 8,200 feet and Surrounded with sun-drenched views of Lake Tahoe at 8,200 feet, Squaw Valley’s High Camp will offer three new packages for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers this summer.
A scenic tram ride takes visitors to the High Camp region at Squaw Valley, which is located at 8,200 feet. This summer High Camp offers three new packages for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

Squaw Valley has a variety of new offerings for all ages to o enjoy the resort’s high alpine beauty. At High Camp, new items include a lawn and play area, streamlined experience packages and a free Summer Music Series.

A brand new Squaw Kids Adventure Camp launched June 17, and the resort has also added a Sunday Brunch series to its popular lineup of sustainable dining experiences. Wanderlust returns with added offerings for festival-goers including new yoga classes, meditative hikes and more.

Enhanced High Camp Experience at 8,200 Feet: Surrounded with sun-drenched views of Lake Tahoe at 8,200 feet, Squaw Valley’s High Camp will offer three new packages for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers this summer. Accessible via the iconic Aerial Tram, the upper mountain experience includes High Camp Pool & Hot Tub, roller skating, a new lawn area with games and a play structure for kids, the recently-renovated Olympic Museum, miles of hiking and walking trails, 360 degree panoramic views, and countless activities. High Camp Experience activities are open daily through September 5.

Sightseeing Package: Includes Aerial Tram ride, access to Olympic Museum, hiking and walking trails, scenic observation deck, geocaching, disc golf, and a variety of free lawn games. Cost is $34/day advanced rate for adults 18-plus, $17/day advanced rate for youth 5-7, children four and under are free.

Adventure Package: Includes Aerial Tram ride, full access to High Camp Pool & Hot Tub, roller skating, disc golf, geocaching, hiking and walking trails, scenic observation deck, geocaching, and lawn games; $42/day advanced rate for adults 18-plus, $25/day advanced rate for youth 5-7, children four and under are free.

Family Pass: The entire family can access the Aerial Tram and all High Camp activities including High Camp Pool & Hot tub and roller skate rentals with savings up to 30 percent; $119 for two adults and four kids.

Summer Music Series, New High Camp Dining Experience: High Camp will launch a Summer Music Series with free live music on the lawn Saturdays and Sundays in July and August from noon to 3 p.m.  A total of 19 show dates will include a special free performance on Monday, July 4. Additionally, guests will enjoy offerings from High Camp’s Poolside Café, where the restaurant will offer a grilled menu from the outdoor BBQ with cocktail service to all loungers in the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub area.

Squaw Kids Adventure Camp: Launching this summer, the resort will operate a day camp out of the Squaw Kids facility for children ages 5-13 to unplug, explore and discover the extraordinary High Sierra. The camp runs Friday through Monday through September 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Activities will include the following: swimming, Aerial Tram rides, hiking, nature crafts, biking, map and compass class, roller skating, geo-caching, engineering Lego build/tech projects, disc golf, climbing wall, mini golf, lawn games, scavenger hunts, cooking class, yoga, flower press and tree recognition. Prices are $109/day with an advanced purchase and a regular rate of $129/day. For more information or to sign up, click here.

Sunday Brunch: Executive Chef Tiffany Swan and the team at MTN ROOTS Food Trucks will add a new Sunday Brunch Series to its lineup of popular Farm to Table dining experiences. Perfect for foodies and health-conscious families, the series will take place on the KT Sundeck at Squaw Valley. Each buffet-style brunch will feature sustainable, regionally-sourced meals prepared by the MTN ROOTS Food Truck. Brunches will be held Sundays, July 3 through September 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit www.squawalpine.com or call 800 403-0206 for more information.

 

Filed Under: Featured, Tahoe Ski Resorts Tagged With: High Camp, Squaw Valley, Squaw Valley summer, Squaw Valley summer activities

About Jeffrey Weidel

Jeffrey Weidel is an award-winning journalist from the Sacramento region who has provided unique content on Lake Tahoe skiing and snowboarding for nearly 30 years. Still an avid skier, he created the Tahoe Ski World website 10 years ago.

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