Squaw Valley USA Activities: Skiing & Snowboarding, Mountain Biking & Cycling | Shopping & Services: Boutiques & Gifts
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Location
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Located off Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City, on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe,
Squaw Valley USA is just 42 miles from Reno, 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco via all weather Interstate 80.
Seasons
Winter: November – Mid-May
Summer: June – Mid-September
Lift Operations
9am – 9pm (Fri-Sun) / 9am – 7pm (Mon-Thur) from Dec 19, 2010 through Mar 27, 2011
9 am – 4pm when there are no night operations (Nov 21 – Dec 18, 2010 & Mar 28, 2011 - Closing)
Elevations
Base Elevation: 6,200’
Peak Elevation: 9,050’
Vertical rise: 2,850’ / 869 m
Six Mountain Peaks: Snow King – 7,550’, Broken Arrow – 8,020’, KT-22 – 8,200’, Emigrant – 8,700’, Squaw Peak - el. 8,900’ Granite Chief - el. 9,050’
Snow
Average Annual Snowfall: 450 inches
Snowmaking: 600 acres
Monthly Snowfall Averages
November: 40 inches
December: 123 inches
January: 74 inches
February: 57 inches
March: 91 inches
April: 67 inches
May: 8 inches
Trail Classification (total mountain acreage)
25% Beginner
45% Intermediate
30% Advanced
Skiable Acres: 4,000
Trails: 170+
Bowls: 16
Longest Run: Mountain Run, 3.2 miles or 5.15 km
Lift System
Total Number of Lifts: 33
Cable Car: 1 (110-person tram)
Funitel: 1 (28-person gondola)
Pulse Gondola: 1
Express 6-pacs: 4
Express Quads: 3
Fixed-Grip Quad: 1
Triple Chairs: 9
Double Chairs: 8
Surface Lifts: 3
Magic Carpets: 2
Uphill Capacity: 49,000 people per hour.
Terrain Parks
3 Total: Riviera Park, Belmont Park, High Camp Yard, Belmont Kids Zone
Pipes: Riviera Superpipe, length 400 ft., walls 18.5 ft
Tabletops: 12+ throughout all parks
Rails & Boxes: More than 40
Climate* (average daytime highs and night time lows in Fahrenheit)
Nov: 47 high, 24 low
Dec: 40 high, 20 low
Jan: 36 high, 16 low
Feb: 39 high, 18 low
Mar: 44 high, 21 low
Apr: 50 high, 26 low
May: 60 high, 32 low
*Squaw Valley sees more than 300 days of cloudless, sunny skies per year.
Squaw Kids Children’s Center
Squaw Valley USA has a unique 12,000 square ft. facility dedicated specifically to the resort's younger guests, complete with a full service rental shop, a private ski hill with a Pony Tow and two Magic Carpet lifts.
Info: (530) 452-7225. Reservations encouraged: (530)452-7166.
• Snow Cubs Program - ages 3 and young 4
• Snow Sliders Program - ages 4-6
• Junior Mountain Program - ages 7-12
• Snowboard lessons available for kids ages 7-12
• Squaw Sessions - ages 13-18 (intermediate and up, ski & snowboard)
Restaurants & Bars
On-Mountain Dining
Alexander’s (High Camp)
The Terrace Restaurant (High Camp)
Wildflour Too (High Camp)
Bar North (High Camp)
The Arc (Gold Coast)
39° North (Gold Coast)
Crossroads Café (Gold Coast)
Base Village
Olympic House (Base Lodge)
Amigos Burritos
Tornino's Pizza
Freshies Salads
Wok-About: Asian Stir-fry
Dave’s Deli
The Blue Onion Café
Wildflour Bakery
Le Chamois & Loft Bar
Cornice Cantina
Twenty-Two Bistro & Bar
The Slot
Mamasake Sushi
Fireside Pizza Company
Auld Dubliner
Soupa
Mountain Nectar
Uncorked Wine Bar
Goodtimes To Go
Starbucks
Eurosnack
Custom Vacation Packages
Squaw Valley Central Reservations can customize a winter vacation package to suit any budget and any length of stay. Representatives can arrange all travel plans including lodging, activity packages, ski school lessons, scenic Cable Car rides and more. Discount packages available - visit www.squaw.com to submit an online request, or call 1-800-545-4350.
Contacts
| Amelia Richmond, Public Relations | (530)452-7111 |
| General Information | (530)583-6985 |
| 24-hour Snow & Info Phone | (530)583-6955 |
| Fax | (530)452-7106 |
| Squaw Valley Central Reservations | 1-800-545-4350 |
| Vacation Bookings Email | squawres@squaw.com |
| Main Squaw Valley Email | squaw@squaw.com |
| Media Email | arichmond@squaw.com |
| Web Address | www.squaw.com |
| Online Press Room | www.squaw.com/media-center |
| Online Vacation Planning | www.squaw.com/winter-packages |
Addresses
Squaw Valley USA
Physical: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd., Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Mailing: PO Box 2007, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Shipping: 1901 Chamonix Pl., Olympic Valley, CA 96146
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