Squaw Valley USA Year Round
The European-style Village at the base of the mountain offers dining and shopping year round. Gold Coast, accessed via the Funitel features two levels of restaurants, decks and bars. At the top of the cable car run, High Camp is home to the Olympic Ice Pavilion and Olympic Museum, as well as more restaurants.Upwardly-mobile and active visitors may enjoy the climbing wall, located at the base of the cable car and the bungee bounce in the Village.
Squaw Valley USA in Winter
Squaw Valley USA has been a known ski destination since it hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, and we rate it best at Lake Tahoe for expert skiing and snowboarding.Squaw Valley USA boasts six mountain peaks, ranging in elevation from Snow King's 7,550 feet to Granite Chief at 9,050 feet. The highest lift goes to about 8,700 feet. Average annual snowfall is 450 inches (11 meters). Night skiing usually runs from mid December through early April.
Besides a wide array of ski slopes accessed by over 30 lifts, Squaw Valley USA has three dedicated terrain parks and two halfpipes. While Squaw Valley USA is highly rated for its "challenging" skiing, only about one-third of its runs are rated expert and it has plenty of slopes for skiers of all abilities. Lessons are available for adults and children, as well as private lessons, advanced clinics and programs just for women.
Other winter activities include cross country skiing, tubing, snowshoeing and dog sled tours.
Squaw Valley USA in Summer
The swimming lagoon and spa at High Camp usually open in mid-March for the summer. Other summer activities include biking, golf and horseback riding. Summer concerts are held at High Camp (free with a cable car ticket). Acrobatic visitors may enjoy the ropes course at Squaw Valley Adventure Center or the Flying Trapeze.Squaw Valley USA Lodging
You have a few options for staying at or near Squaw Valley USA. The best-rated hotels in Squaw Valley are: You can also search nearby properties by their characteristics or check our recommended lodging in Tahoe City or Truckee.Getting to Squaw Valley USA
1960 Squaw Valley RoadNearest airports to Squaw Valley USA are Sacramento (about 2 hours away) and Reno, NV (30 minutes away).
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Squaw Valley USA offers free shuttle service from North and South Shore hotels, as well as Reno hotels and casinos. Reserve at least 12 hours in advance 866-769-4653 (south) 530-581-7181 (north).
For other options to get to Squaw Valley USA, check our guide to getting to Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley USA is 8 miles south of I-80 on Hwy 89, 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco.
