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Expert Opinion

"Squaw Valley is one of my favourite ski resorts in the US with something for everyone – great cruising tree runs to gnarly chutes. For skiers/boarders looking for a higher standard of accommodation in Lake Tahoe this is your #1 choice”

Our expert Caroline Denholm

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
8 / 10
Intermediates
8 / 10
Experts
9 / 10
Families
9 / 10
Nightlife
6 / 10
Village Charm
7 / 10
Affordability
9 / 10
Non Ski Activities
8 / 10
Sustainable Tourism
7 / 10
Mid Nov 10 - 24 April 11
Season:
San Francisco/Reno
Nearest Airport:
3½ hours/45 mins
Transfer Time:
Car Hire or Transfer
Transport:
9,050 ft
Elevation:
2,840 ft
Vertical Drop:
4,000 acres
Ski Area:
34
Ski Lifts:
170
Runs:
30% advanced
45% intermediates
25% beginners
Grade:

The high alpine Lake Tahoe provides a beautiful setting for a host of ski resorts set around the lake including Heavenly and Squaw Valley which are the best known.

Lake Tahoe is an easy 3 hour drive from San Francisco and the casinos in the Nevada section of Lake Tahoe, where gambling is legal, make it a fun place to go. It is also possible to fly into Reno (indirect flight) which is only an hour or so from the skiing, although this is usually a slightly more expensive option.

Located at the north end of the Lake, Squaw Valley offers over 4,000 acres of skiable terrain on six interconnected peaks. The ski resort receives an average of 450 inches of snow a year and though good for both beginners and intermediates around the High Camp area, Squaw is an advanced skiers' paradise with huge open bowls and steep couloirs. It was used to host the 1960 Winter Olympics, so if you are a confident skier, then head up the KT 22 lift and ski anywhere from there! It is also particularly well designed for snowboarders who can test their skills at the floodlit terrain park and half-pipe.

Squaw accommodation comprises the Village at the mountain base which offers a great choice of ski-in ski-out, slopeside lodging, plus condos to suit all group sizes from couples to big groups! There are a number of shops and great restaurants in the Village area, and the Mountain base at the top of the gondola offers dining options, an ice skating rink and night-skiing.

   

   Squaw Valley Resort Offers 10/11

      Take advantage of resort offers and save!

      Lift Passes:

Ski Lake Tahoe 7 Resort Pass
covering 7 resorts around the lake.  Must be
booked in advance, not available in resort.

Early Booking Offer - 7 of 8 day, 10 of 12 day and 14 of 14 day tickets available
(Book by 15 Nov, adult tickets only, valid only if accommodation in Squaw also booked)


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The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 4488. ATOL Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in United Kingdom. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For futher information, visit the ATOL web site at www.atol.org.uk. For holidays that do not include flights, you are protected by Tour Operator Failure Cover Insurance.