Squaw Valley

Off Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski Bums

Sam interviews three long-time Tahoe residents—who also happen to be his roommates.

Video: An Early-Season Run Down Squaw Valley’s Lower Dog Leg

A run down Squaw Valley’s Lower Dog Leg trail, off the Red Dog and Far East Express lifts, during Thanksgiving Weekend. Conditions were typical of the early season, with thin cover and protruding shrubs in many places. Wind levels were relatively high on the day of this recording.

California Ski Regions Mandated to Suspend All Overnight Stays, Non-Takeout Dining Starting Tonight

California ski regions must suspend all non-essential overnight stays and non-takeout dining starting tonight at 11:59pm. Only one mountain in the state is unaffected by the order.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Employ New COVID Protocols for Post-Storm Operations, Delaying Openings

For the first time since COVID became a factor, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have rolled out major weather-mitigation operations this morning. Due to the need for social distancing among staff, the two mountains anticipate that avalanche mitigation and lift de-icing will take longer than usual this year.

Squaw Valley Navigation Challenge: High Camp to Siberia

While assessing Squaw Valley's navigation score last winter, we tested whether it was possible to drop into some interesting terrain while traversing from High Camp to the bottom of the Siberia Express lift.

We’ve Slightly Adjusted Our Facilities Ratings Towards Practicality, Resulting In a Few Score Changes.

We’ve historically weighted some very small facilities with limited space and inconsistent openings as highly as more practical lodges. With today’s adjustment, we’re aiming to fix this discrepancy.

Palisades Tahoe

Two of Tahoe’s best ski areas have now been linked as one continuous lift-served destination, but the resort still functions as two separate mountains in many ways.