The new chairlift will improve access to the Strawberry Fields area of the mountain featuring advanced/expert terrain currently available only by hiking. The Crow’s Peak Chair will expand the overall train and vertical as well as bridging the gap between the Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge ski resorts. Read the Sierra Sun article for the full story. Continue Reading

Response to the proposed Village at Squaw Valley expansion project has been unprecedented with as many as 300 + people attending public meetings on this subject.  As I have mentioned in earlier Blog postings, the response has been both favorable and unfavorable. In an effort to get more community involvement (and hopefully greater community support) Squaw Valley Resort CEO Andy Wirth, in Continue Reading

We are down to the last 3 days of the 2012-2013 ski season at Squaw Valley; this Friday - Sunday.  The lower mountain is already closed so the skiing will be just on the upper mountain.  The lifts that will be open are the Funitel, from the base to the upper mountain, Gold Coast, Big Blue, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief.  Operating hours are 9:00am to 2:00pm.  On Saturday, April 20th the High Camp Continue Reading

Here is a good story from PowderMag.com on the most popular ski bar in the North Tahoe area.  "The Chammy" in the base area at Squaw Valley has been a favorite for as long as I can remember, and I have been a season pass holder since 1982.  It is the arranged meeting place for the end of the ski day for both locals and regular Squaw skiers.  It is so popular that KSL has decided to preserve it in Continue Reading

KSL has just unveiled the scale model of the proposed future expansion of the Village at Squaw Valley.  It is located in the storefront called Basecamp, in the 22 Station East building, in the existing Village.  The model can be viewed between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday.  In Basecamp you will find knowledgeable staff members who can explain KSL's plan and answer questions.  Click Continue Reading

The United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) SuperTour Finals will be held at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center from April 7th through April 11th, 2013.  This is a big event!  Over 200 world class cross country ski racers from all across the country and many foreign nations will come to this most prestigious race held in the United States.  Click here for more information; Continue Reading

Another local wins at Squaw Valley yesterday.  Travis Ganong, the 2010 Downhill and Super G US champion regained his title with a .20 win over US Downhill Champion Jared Goldberg of Holladay UT.  "I grew up training on this hill every day so it’s really nice to get on a familiar hill. The hometown crowd really motivates me to push it harder and really go for it," said Travis after the race.  He Continue Reading

Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso came home to win her 16th US title in front of her local friends and supporters at the US Alpine Championships in Squaw Valley yesterday. She beat the new World Cup slalom champion, Mikaela Shiffrin by .88 in the Giant Slalom.  Click here for full story; Mancuso Notches 16th Title.  The races continue through the weekend.  Men's and women's Super G is today. Continue Reading