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Known for steep skiing and gorgeous views of Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA is one of the jewels of the region. For locals, it’s the place to race on a powder day. For visitors, it’s a chance to ride the cable car, learn about the region’s colorful history and observe the beautiful sites of the Olympic Village, home to the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Facts

Top elevation: 9,050 feet
Vertical drop: 2,850 feet
Acres: 4,000
Trails: 170+   Bowls: 16
Terrain Parks: 3
Average snowfall: 450 inches
Longest run: 3.2 miles
Uphill Capacity: 49,000 people/hour
Base elevation: 6,200 feet
Pipes: 2
Tabletops: 12+
Rails/Boxes: 30+

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Amenities

Scenic cable car rides
1960 Olympic Museum
Indoor climbing wall
Snowshoeing
Night skiing

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Lifts

Total Lifts: 34
Cable Car: 1
Funitel: 1
Pulse Gondola: 1
Express 6-pacs: 4
Express Quads: 3
Fixed-Grip Quad: 1
Triple Chairs: 8
Double Chairs: 10
Surface Lifts: 3
Magic Carpets: 2

Difficulty

Beginning trails: 25%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 30%

Hours

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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