Squaw Valley Ski Enhancements for 2008-2009
Squaw Valley Opens Rock Face for Freeride World Tour
The world’s top international freeskiers and riders will be granted
the rare opportunity to conquer the steep and seemingly unskiable
rock face below Squaw Valley’s Tower One (known as “Tram Face”) at
the Nissan Tram Face February 27 - March 5, 2009. The face’s
permanent closure makes it one of the most coveted lines to extreme
freeriders. The event is the only North American stop on the 2009
Freeride World Tour and is expected to breathe even bigger life into
the valley with street parties, live music and nonstop festivities.
Squaw Valley is also implementing one of the most technologically
advanced ticketing systems in the world. The AX500 Smart Gates &
Smart Card allows guests to access lifts more efficiently and quickly
by automatically scanning tickets and passes located in pockets as
they pass sensors approaching the lifts.
Guests of all abilities can experience out-of-bounds excitement with
Squaw’s new customized backcountry tours. Certified backcountry
guides will lead groups out of bounds on private runs that are
normally closed to the public.
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