Squaw Valley Ski Resort

The other Giant on the north side of Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley was home of the VIII Winter games in 1960. The resort lies at the end of the valley surrounded by six peaks and offers the most skiable acreage in the Tahoe area. In addition, the Squaw Valley Resort features some of the greatest variety of challenges, from lazy open bowls to tricky terrain parks and half pipes, packed moguls and the famous Kt-22. Multiple lifts eliminate wait time. Moody and enchanting night skiing is also available on lighted slopes. The Squaw Valley Trails tell it all. The Squaw Valley area is a mecca for shopping, relaxing and dining at resort restaurants. Local resorts and activities like indoor climbing wall, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rids and even dog sled tours of the surrounding Meadows and health and fitness spa can be accessed through the main web page.

The Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, is one of the largest and most high-concept ski areas in the United States and was the site of the 1960 Olympic Games. It is the second-largest ski area at Lake Tahoe with Heavenly Valley being the first. Recently Squaw Valley bought their neighbor so you can Ski Alpine Meadows so the same lift ticket can get you in at both. Squaw is equipped with high speed quads and high speed six packs chair lifts, as well as the only Funitel outside of Europe. But you can call it the Squaw Valley Cable Car or Squaw Valley Tram as the locals do. Because of the resort's popularity, the entire community of Olympic Valley is commonly referred to as "Squaw Valley." The resort attracts 700,000 skiers a year.