Palisades Tahoe
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Olympic Valley
"Massively awesome ski resort with lots of lifts and terrain."(9 Tips)
"great terrain with lifts"(5 Tips)
"High Camp is great for a drink after skiing and people watching."(4 Tips)
"... audience, hit up the Granite Chief because this is where the best cliff bands..."(4 Tips)
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Squaw ValleyJanuary 24, 2013Get up-to-the-minute lift and condition information right at your fingertips when you download the Squaw App. Locate your friends on the hill and see how much vert you skied during the day!
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Ariana FaustiniJuly 17, 2013The master of all Tahoe resorts. It's pricey (unless you've got a pass) but this mountain really rocks. Amazing views, long runs and long lines, but worth the wait. Be sure to hit up Granite Chief!Upvoted Jan 28
Karen MiaoMarch 30, 2016Some of the most interesting terrain in Tahoe plus good restaurants and bars for apres ski. Expensive but I usually buy discounted lift tickets at REI or Sports Basement.
- Lance LacoffMarch 1, 2016Massively awesome ski resort with lots of lifts and terrain. Hit this spot on a weekday, then do nearby Alpine Meadows on the weekend
- Squaw ValleyJanuary 20, 2013Experience both resorts in one day! Catch the Squaw/Alpine Express to get dropped off right at the base of the lifts. Shuttle runs continuously from 8:30am-4:45pm daily.
Ski ButlersJuly 5, 2012Mid-week skiing at Squaw is priceless! You have an entire mountain to yourself and what a big mountain it is. So many different aspects, lifts, trails and more. We love it!- AudiJanuary 17, 2012"So many ski films have showcased Eagles Nest, The Fingers and the Palisades, giving Squaw the name Squallywood. But my personal fav? Silverado and Poulson's Gully." - Travis Ganong, US Ski Team
Contrary to popular belief it is possible to barge the line at KT-22 on a powder day. Just bring a huge set of cajones and be prepared to throw elbows.
Linh NguyenDecember 24, 2012Dawn Patrol is a must do. Best day ever was 3/6/11. 21" of fresh powder, blasting face shots down Granite Chief 30 minutes before the first lift even goes up, and huge breakfast atop the mountain.
Want a chill place for a drink in the village? Avoid Rockr and the pub and hit up The Slot! Not easy to find, tiny, cheap - in the village
Fitness MagazineMarch 25, 2013Here's where you can enjoy the Wanderlust Festival from July 18-21, 2013! Ultimate yoga + live music + nature adventure! Get your tix online and get ready to "find your true north!" Read more- Buy your ticket online a few days early. This season (14/15) it's the difference between $119 and $95
Go ski McConkey's (Formerly known as Eagle's Nest) of the top of KT-22 then head down to Le Chamois outdoor deck bar or the upstairs loft bar. Reward yourself with a Miller High Life.
- AudiJanuary 31, 2012"If you want cliffs, if you want air, if you want an audience, hit up the Granite Chief because this is where the best cliff bands at Squaw are" - Julia Mancuso, Olympian, US Ski Team
- Squaw ValleyJanuary 20, 2013On one of those perfect California sunny days head to Tower 16 to get springlike conditions complete with corn snow and great vert!
- Squaw ValleyJanuary 20, 2013Not ready to commit to a full day lesson? Get a taste of how expert instruction can make your experience on the mountain better with Free Tuesday tips. Meet at the Funitel at 11am.
Damian BayonaFebruary 8, 2017Great runs and not as crowded as other Tahoe resorts. Lessons are very affordable and top notch 👌🏻
Head to High Camp and check out the restaurant in the back. Hidden gem that isn’t too too expensive!- Squaw ValleyJanuary 20, 2013Line at Gold Coast? Head down to Big Blue Express to get quick, easy access to Shirley Lake/Granite Chief terrain
michelleJuly 13, 2016Ski ski! Great runs, lots of snow this past year. Check out fireside pizza after a long morning!
Squaw ValleyAugust 15, 2011Squaw Valley will be investing $15 million in base area and on-mountain improvements for the 2011-12 winter season to improve the guests overall experience. We welcome you to Squaw's Renaissance! Read more- One of the best there is especially for the amount of advanced level skiing/boarding terrain served.
- Squaw ValleyJanuary 20, 2013Want to enhance your skiing on the mountain? Join in on the Vintage Squaw clinics, for skiers over the age of 55. Benefit from expert instruction and get to know the mountain.
B NashJune 17, 2016The host site of the entire 1960 Winter Olympics, the mountain tops out at 9,050 ft (2,760 m).
Tahoe NorthAugust 23, 2011Home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw has a heck of a history. Check out Bailey's Beach for beginners, Shirley Lake for intermediate or the 72 Chute if you're skilled.
Degree MenNovember 11, 2011Famous for being home to the 1960 Winter Olympic games, Squaw Valley boasts 4,000 acres of skiable area and a vertical drop of 2,850 feet. Located on the scenic Lake Tahoe.- Squaw ValleyJuly 11, 2011Bluesdays at Squaw feature FREE live music at High Camp & in The Village, also discounted Cable Car tickets every Tuesday of July & August. For the entire summer line up check out http://bit.ly/n4BoZV
- Squaw ValleyApril 29, 2011The ONLY 22' Pipe in Lake Tahoe will be open April 30th for the general public to enjoy. Make sure to check it out at Mainline, conditions are incredible! Stay in the Village starting at $105 pp/pn Read more
Red Dog and Squaw Creek lifts are under trafficked for how much pow they are sometimes hiding.
Plan your schedule around where the sun will hit especially when it's generally icy conditions
Hang out in the horse trials if it's crowded. Enjoi granite peak too!
LIEN NFebruary 19, 2012Ski/snowboard on the legendary slopes of the Winter Olympics! My favorite ski resort by far.
Universal SportsFebruary 4, 2011Snowboard fans, Did you know that Lindsey Jacobellis won another Snowboard Cross World Championship this year? Check out the best snowboard coverage on Universal Sports. Read more- Zakk DeVineAugust 15, 2011Amazing snow and great terrain with lifts you can time with a sundial. Wind holds are SOP on pow days as well.
- Tahoe NorthNovember 23, 2010Beginners get to go all the way to the top of the mountain here with plenty of green circle runs (wide & groomed) at 8,200'.
Fun place, but if you come on a busy day be ready for some serious lines- Universal SportsFebruary 4, 2011Bode Miller is only the 5th man to win World Cup races in all five disciplines: slalom, giant slalom, Super-G, downhill, combined. Check out Universal Sports for exclusive World Cup ski coverage Read more
Spring skiing is awesome this season - glad Squaw is open even this late
Lanny BakerFebruary 6, 2011Dave's Deli is least expensive, fast, good food you will find within miles of a mtn this great...start with brkfst end with a beer- Crystal Bay Club CasinoNovember 9, 2012High Camp is great for a drink after skiing and people watching.
Rooms could use a lil upkeep. Bathrooms smell mildewy. But location and service is great
Come out at noon and buy a 20$ ticket from someone in the parking lot. It's a win-win.- So many runs! Can probably go a whole day not doing the same run twice.
- Squaw ValleyJune 10, 2011Join Squaw Valley USA in celebrating the Ultimate Independence Day Weekend. Ski/ride 6 lifts, live music from Big Head Todd, Fireworks & the annual Cushing Crossing. Come out and make some July turns! Read more
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