California is confronted by a drought emergency resulting in wildland fires in the middle of winter in a fire season that never really ended. In most cases, careless campfires have been the source of these fires. The moisture content of the snowpack in the latest snow survey was only 24 percent of average. The consequence of three dry years is an increase in the number of trees dying and a Continue Reading
Disparate Views on the Village at Squaw Valley Expansion Plan
The comment period on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Village at Squaw Valley expansion proposal ended on March 24th. Approximately 50 comments were received. Issues raised in these comments include noise impact both during and after construction, water supply availability, traffic, and obstruction of mountain views. These are the same complaints raised in response to this project since Continue Reading
Earth Day 2014 in Squaw Valley
The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2014 Festival takes place at the Village at Squaw Valley on Saturday, April 19th. The festival is a volunteer, non-profit event to celebrate the North Tahoe/Truckee region’s exceptional beauty and to preserve it for the ages. Educational booths will provide information on watershed and forest health, pollution prevention, alternative energy and waste management. The Continue Reading
Welcome Home Tahoe Olympians
Squaw Valley is hosting a “Welcome Home Celebration” on March 21st for the Olympians from the Lake Tahoe/Truckee Region who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. It’s going to be a very busy weekend with the 2014 U.S. Alpine Championships also occurring at that time. The festivities will include an athlete parade, a video presentation, fireworks, an athlete meet and autograph event, live Continue Reading
2013 vs. 2012 Resort at Squaw Creek Sales Report
Sale prices on closed escrows are rising at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley. The number of condominiums sold in 2013 was just two more than in 2012 but the total dollar volume of sales was 61% higher than the previous year. Why this change? I think it is due to a significant reduction in Distressed Property Listings (Short Sales and Bank Owned). In 2013 Distressed Listings were 31% Continue Reading
2013 vs. 2012 Village at Squaw Valley Sales Report
2013 was a good year for Village at Squaw Valley sales. The total dollar volume ($8,662,500) was an increase over 2012 by 23%, while the total number of units sold (14) dropped by 23%. With an average of only 28 units listed at any one time, none of which were Distressed Property Listings, having 14 sold over the entire year is a strong number. Here are some other interesting facts; Average Continue Reading
Rahlves’ Bonzai Tour Begins Tomorrow
Now that you have been enjoying the Olympics and the excitement of each event, take this opportunity to sign up for a local activity, the Rahlves Bonzai Tour, either as a participant or a spectator. Join other skiers and snowboarders in the ultimate test of skiing and riding skills. It begins this weekend (February 22nd and 23rd) at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, followed by Squaw Valley on March 1st Continue Reading
The New Snow at Squaw and Alpine is Great
Five feet of new snow on the upper elevations at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows has saved the North Tahoe-Truckee ski season. I skied at Squaw today and it was great to finally be able to ski something other than groomed runs on man made snow! I spent most of my time on Granite Chief where the coverage was good with mostly soft winter snow. It really is so different than a week ago. Continue Reading
Cheer for our Tahoe-Truckee Athletes at the Games
Rocker@Squaw in the Village at Squaw Valley is hosting a viewing party each night of the Olympics beginning Saturday, February 8th. Support our local Squaw athletes and Team USA. Read about some of the athletes at the Tahoe Weekly website and share your own stories. Enter the #SochiDailyGiveaway to win a pair of HEAD skis or a snowboard. Come to the party at Rocker@Squaw, and you will be given Continue Reading
Up to Sixty Inches of Snow on the Sierra Crest Forecast for This Weekend
Based on several weather forecasts it appears that Pacific Storm Window is opening on California and the Sierra. That is good for the whole state but especially for skiers. Click on the link below for the complete forecast but to summarize he is saying that the upper elevations on the west side of Lake Tahoe could by Monday have forty to fifty inches of new snow. This is a warm storm coming Continue Reading
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