Both pro skiers and snowboarders are pretty impressed with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. USA Today recently announced that the two Lake Tahoe ski resorts were the winner of the 2016 Readers’ Choice Poll for Best Ski Resort. Owned by the same company and less than a mile apart, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is an internationally […]
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5 Squaw-Alpine skiers, riders on U.S. Junior Freeride team
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Big Mountain Skiers and Snowboarders will represent the USA in the 2016 Freeride Junior World Championships in Grandvilara, Andorra this week. Skiers Ross Tester, Bennet Drummond, Mia Winans and snowboarders Sam Shinkle and Dylan Zellers are five of the 15 skiers and snowboarders representing the USA. In total, there are 57 […]
Jonny Moseley: Still a big deal at Squaw Valley
A somewhat modest cabin near Squaw Valley ski resort still serves as a comfortable winter home for Jonny Moseley. Although his competitive skiing days are long gone, Moseley still keeps a close association with Squaw, a tie that goes back more than three decades and includes plenty of time in the cabin that his parents […]
Olympic Valley (IOV) withdraws Squaw petition
The group of Squaw Valley homeowners who comprised Incorporate Olympic Valley (IOV) issued a press release earlier this week indicating that they intend to withdraw their petition for incorporation before Placer County LAFCO. IOV’s action follows the results of multiple fiscal studies that determined incorporation was not feasible. The fiscal reviews conducted by RSG Consulting […]
Snow report: 7 of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts open
More snow is falling today in Lake Tahoe, where the ski season is off to a great start. Seven of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts are now open, providing early-season runs for skiers and snowboarders. Four more Lake Tahoe ski resorts opened Saturday (Nov. 14) – Northstar California, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Squaw Valley. Alpine Meadows […]
Squaw Valley airing latest Warren Miller film
Watching this action-packed and humorous film is often the kickoff for the ski season. The annual Warren Miller film is a ritual this time of year for both skiers and snowboarders. Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows, the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The film will be shown at Squaw Valley on […]
Seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts open by Saturday
Three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be opening this week – Kirkwood Mountain and neighboring resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. There will be seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts open by Saturday (Nov. 14). Kirkwood got 3 feet of new snow, while Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows received almost two feet of snow over the […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine receive foot of snow
Thanks to a foot of new snow this week and some cold temperatures, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe fired up their snowmaking systems. This is a positive step as the two related and neighboring ski resorts begin planning their openings for skiing and snowboarding. Opening day is set for Nov. […]
Opinion piece: Shaping future of Squaw Valley
By: Andy Wirth / Guest Columnist Squaw Valley is widely recognized for its world-class terrain; however, visitation to North Lake Tahoe slows in the spring — even in years when snowfall is significant. To compound matters, the mountain destination marketplace has become extremely competitive, with resorts across the country diversifying their year-round activities and resort […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows hiring for 2015-16 ski season
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced this week it will host two winter job fairs this fall. The resorts will also increase rates of pay, and will introduce new benefits for seasonal employees at the ski resort this winter. Applicants are encouraged to view open positions and apply online in advance, then participate in either the […]