
Squaw Valley, Lake TahoeAbout Ski Squaw Valley, California Squaw Valley is one of Lake Tahoe’s most under-rated resorts. Thirty-four lifts, including North America’s only Funitel and an aerial Cable Car, access 6 peaks, 2,850 vertical feet and 4,000 acres of terrain for all tastes and abilities. Particulary suited to advanced skiers and snowboarders, Squaw Valley receives nearly 500 inches of snow per season. This allows the resort to remain open through the end of May every winter and provides some of the west's best spring skiing conditions. Resort StatisticsSquaw Valley USA is just 42 miles from Reno, 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco via all weather Interstate 80. Located off Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City, on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Winter: Mid November - Mid May Summer: June 1 - Mid-October Non-holidays: 9 am - 4 pm Holidays: 8:30 am - 4 pm, Night Skiing: 4 pm - 9 pm (weekends) / 4 pm - 7 pm (Mon-Thur) Base Elevation: 6,200 ft.Peak Elevation: 9,050 ft.Vertical rise: 2,850 ft. /869 m Six Mountain Peaks: Snow King - 7550', Broken Arrow - 8020', KT-22 - 8200', Emigrant - 8700', Squaw Peak - el. 8900' Granite Chief - el. 9050' Snowmaking: 600 acres / 15% Average Annual Snowfall: 450 inches
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