According to UnofficalSquaw.com and news10.net Troy Caldwell, the owner of White Wolf (the property that connects with both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows) has said that he and KSL Partners (the owners of controlling interest in both Squaw and Alpine) have a handshake agreement that will connect the two ski resorts, possibly with in two years.  This would create the largest ski resort in the USA Continue Reading

Andy Wirth did a great job presenting himself, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows tonight on the CBS reality series "Undercover Boss."  As a 32 year local in the North Tahoe area and a Squaw Valley season pass holder I really appreciated the national exposure that they show gave to these two fantastic ski areas.  I think the staff members that Andy worked with (undercover as David) were Continue Reading

The backcountry skiing is much better than would be expected due to the current winters low snowfall amounts.  According to Alpenglow Sports' current  report, "there has been quality snow to ski, most of which has been found on lower to moderate angled north-facing terrain."  Read the "State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2013 VI" article. Continue Reading

It looks like the storm window may be opening starting early next week according to Squaw Valley's weather man.  The weather models seem to indicate that starting next Tuesday and Wednesday we start a pattern of small storms every 2-3 days coming out of the Pacific North West for a period of 1 - 2 weeks.  Read the article on Squaw's web site; Snow on the Way. Continue Reading

Squaw Valley will be hosting a North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) All Conditions/All Terrain training camp, February 26th - 28th.  This the second of four that NASTC is sponsoring in the North Tahoe area this winter.  The first was at Alpine Meadows, January 27th - 29th, which drew 21 participants from all over the country.   The third will be a one day camp on March 15th at Sugar Bowl and Continue Reading

Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging, the company that manages the rentals of most all of the luxury condominiums in the Northstar Village, was recently recognized as one of the best ski hotels in western USA and Canada by Oyster.com.  If you have experienced the Village at Northstar you can understand why; beautiful luxurious accommodations, many very good dinning choices, lots of shops, great workout Continue Reading

Squaw Valley Ski Resort has applied to Placer County for a Conditional Use Permit to replace the existing Red Dog Chairlift with a high speed six passenger detachable chair lift.  Should this be approved it would increase the uphill capacity from 1800 skiers per hour to 2400 skiers per hour.  Click here to read the entire UnOfficialSquaw.com article. Continue Reading

Tahoe Backcountry Skiing is as popular as skiing at the numerous downhill and cross country ski resorts in the North Tahoe, Squaw Valley and Truckee area.  Here is a link to the current "State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2013: IV" report by Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, 1/29/13. Continue Reading