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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Renames 2 Landmarks to Remove Word ‘Squaw’ | US Government Committed to Renaming 650 Landmarks Nationwide

Following the renaming of Squaw Valley ski area last year, the US government has committed to renaming hundreds of peaks, lakes, streams, and other geographical features on federal lands across the country that feature ‘Squaw’. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Announces New Name: Palisades Tahoe The word “Squaw” is considered a racial & sexist slur against Native Americans. “After extensive research […]
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3 Roads Near Palisades Tahoe, CA, That Still Contain Word ‘Squaw’ to be Renamed

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Remaining evidence of the ski resort formerly know as Squaw Valley will be removed soon after the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the renaming of three county-maintained roads that still contain the racist slur. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Announces New Name: Palisades Tahoe Squaw Valley resort was rebranded Palisades Tahoe in September 2021 since the word “Squaw” is […]
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Bode Miller and Former Squaw Valley Chief Andy Wirth Join Forces to Make Year-Round Snowsports Available to Everyone

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Alpine-X signs multi-year agreement with M BAR W Enterprises, LLC, a professional services and consultant group co-founded by legendary alpine ski racer Bode Miller, and Andy Wirth, ski industry veteran. Alpine-X, a developer of indoor snowsports resorts across North America, announced today that they have teamed up with M BAR W Enterprises, LLC, a consulting and professional services group co-founded […]
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[VIDEO] Squaw Valley Ski Resort, CA, Promo Film “Viii Winter Olympic Playground 1960”

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This color film is about the facilities built to host the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley ski resort, California. Copyright 1960 by Harrah’s Club, a casino hotel located in downtown Reno, Nevada. Related: The Man Who Brought the Olympics to Squaw Valley, CA & Escaped the Nazis. Twice… The 1960 Winter Olympics was held from February 18 to February 29, […]
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