It seems that KSL Capital Partners has listened to the public response to the original Village at Squaw Valley Expansion plan. When the original development plan was first introduced more than a year ago, it got a strong negative reaction from both local property owners and businesses, long time Squaw Valley skiers and environmentalists. It caused a local grassroots movement resulting in Continue Reading
2013, Great Year For Squaw Valley Real Estate Sales
The total dollar volume of sales in 2013 for both Single Family Homes and Condominiums in Olympic Valley (Squaw Valley) increased dramatically although the total number of units sold in both categories only increased slightly from the previous year. 2012 & 2013 Single Family Home Sales Units sold: 18 sold in 2012 and 20 sold in 2013 (+11.11%) Total Dollar Volume: $17,192,000 in Continue Reading
Incorporate Olympic Valley Has Taken A Big Step Forward
Incorporate Olympic Valley submitted a formal application to Placer County Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) with a $25,000 deposit on December 19, 2013. With this step the idea of incorporation has moved from an interesting topic of discussion to something that may possibly become a reality. LAFCO will review the application, the proposed boundaries, financial viability of the proposed Continue Reading
Revised Village Expansion Plan Due By Mid December
A revised proposal for Squaw Valley’s village expansion should be submitted to Placer County in mid-December according to an article in the Sierra Sun. Alex Fisch, senior planner for Placer County, believes the revision will be “notable.” In the same article Chevis Hosea, vice president of development for Squaw Valley, said that “the community has been providing valuable input, and we’re Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Stables Improvement Plan
Mike Pavel’s initial plan for “Squaw Valley Ranch Estates” consisting of eight lots has been abandoned in favor of a plan to utilize half of the property to build homes for his family, and the other half for an events facility to host weddings, corporate retreats, and other similar functions. Even this modified plan causes raised eyebrows from residents who are already dealing with KSL’s proposal Continue Reading
Truckee is the 4th Snowiest City in USA
According to the Weather Channel, average annual snowfall in Truckee over a period of 30 years has been 202.6 inches. In the rankings, Truckee follows Hancock, Michigan, with 211.9 inches; Crested Butte, Colorado, 215.3 inches; and Valdez, Alaska, 326.3 inches. The 2010-2011 was a record year for snowfall in the region; Squaw Valley reported 510 inches at 6200 feet and 810 inches at 8200 Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Opening Day, November 27th for the 2013 – 2014 Winter Season
Ski season is just about here! Squaw Valley has announced November 27th as Opening Day for the 2013 - 2014 winter season; weather and conditions permitting. Alpine Meadows is scheduled to open on December 13th. Again this season Daily Lift Tickets and Season Passes will offer skiing and snowboarding on both mountains with a regular shuttle service to and from both resorts on the hour and half Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Village Expansion Update
Since the early 2000s, resort development proposals have made their way into the eastern reaches of Placer County. These proposals have not been without controversy and opposition. It began with “plans for thousands of luxury homes and multiple golf courses in the Martis Valley” according to a recent article in Moonshine Ink titled "The County in the Crossfire." Those development proposals were Continue Reading
New Village at Squaw Valley Expansion Model
Squaw Valley has added a new model of the proposed 101.5 acre Village Expansion to Base Camp, their information office in the existing Village at Squaw Valley. This second model shows the proposed expansion in the context of the entire Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows resort area. It is a 1 inch to 130 ft, scale model, 19 ft. by 22 ft. in size. In a recent article in the Sierra Sun, Chevis Hosea, vice Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Real Estate Sales Market Update, 8/31/13
After a really good 2012, in both units sold and dollar volume, 2013 is shaping up to be even better. Comparing year to date statistics for 2013 with the same period for 2012 shows that Squaw Valley sales are up in units sold and dollar volume in both Single Family Home sales and Condominium sales. Single Family Homes, 2013 Units sold 14 up 29% Dollar volume $23,628,750 up 60% Average Continue Reading
