One of Lake Tahoe’s most notable chair lifts – KT-22 at Squaw Valley – will celebrate its latest closing in resort history. On Saturday (May 20), Squaw Valley ski resort is planning to keep the KT-22 chairlift open until 7 p.m. to celebrate the iconic lift’s latest closing in history. The lift normally closes at […]
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Ski season may not end for Squaw Valley
The ski season may not end for Squaw Valley. The famed Lake Tahoe resort is considering staying open, thanks to its monumental snowpack. Following more snow over the past few days, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows now has 705 inches of snow for the 2016-17 season. This has led Squaw Valley CEO Andy Wirth to contemplate […]
Why Lake Tahoe is a wonderful ski destination
By Wendell Gordon Lake Tahoe is considered one of the most beautiful ski destinations in the world thanks to its spectacular views. People who are looking for a skiing or snowboarding challenge can visit Tahoe to enjoy a memorable experience that offers sweeping views of the surrounding Sierra mountain range. Below are some reasons that […]
GoFundMe account grows to $161,000 for Squaw Valley ski patrol member
A GoFundMe account, established in honor of a deceased Squaw Valley ski patrol member, has raised a little more than $161,000 for the family of Joe Zuiches. The 42-year-old Zuiches, who lived in Olympic Valley, where Squaw Valley is located, leaves behind a wife and son. He was killed Tuesday morning during avalanche control activities […]
GoFundMe account started for Squaw Valley ski patrol member killed today
A GoFundMe account has been established for Joe Zuiches, a Squaw Valley ski patrol member who was killed Tuesday morning during avalanche control activities at the Lake Tahoe ski resort. The 42-year-old Zuiches, who lived in Olympic Valley, where Squaw Valley is located, leaves behind a wife and son. To contribute to the Zuiches GoFundMe […]
Squaw Valley reporting highest monthly snow totals in 45 years
Although there were still 11 days left in January, Squaw Valley proudly sent out a tweet this morning that stated the famed Lake Tahoe ski resort had already recorded the most snow in one month in 45 years. Squaw Valley has so much snow this month they are referring to it as “Januburied.” The resort […]
Squaw Valley to host Women’s Alpine World Cup event in March
Many of the top female skiers in the world will descend on Squaw Valley this March for the Audi FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup. The World Cup tour is less than 100 days away – scheduled for March 9-12 in Lake Tahoe. The Women’s Alpine World Cup will feature Olympic champions like Mikaela Shiffrin and […]
Warren Miller ski film comes to Squaw Valley this week
The legendary Warren Miller film team is back again this year, producing its 67th action-packed and humorous ski film. The film will have three shows at Squaw Valley’s Olympic Village Lodge – Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe is […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts continue to push back opening day
The enjoyable fall weather in the Lake Tahoe region has been a blessing for many reasons. But one of the downsides is skiing. Lake Tahoe ski resorts like Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, who were expected to open Friday (Nov. 11), have pushed back their opening by nearly two weeks. After some promising early snow […]
Chio named Executive Director of Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation
Sandy Chio has joined Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation (SVSMF) as the organization’s Executive Director. She comes to North Lake Tahoe from Park City, UT, where she led the marketing and communications team for the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, a non-profit created as part of the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake to maintain and preserve three […]