Alpenglow Expeditions Via Ferrata at Squaw Valley, CA Reopens Following Closure Due to Wildfires The Alpenglow Expeditions’ Tahoe Via Ferrata has reopened for full operations after being forced closed by the wildfires blazing across California. Located on the iconic Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort, CA, the Tahoe Via Ferrata towers above The Village at Squaw Valley and first opened on 1st October 2018. While the Caldor Fire is not quite extinguished, evacuation orders have […] Climbing CragBrains | September 8, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: FIS Alpine – Behind the Scenes With Squaw Valley’s Bryce Bennett “Keep chipping away and chipping away and hopefully the day lines up and everything works out.” Another in the long line of Squaw Valley powder hounds (Julia Mancuso, Marco Sullivan, Travis Ganong), Bryce Bennett, blasted onto the U.S. Ski Team in the same way he hucks cliffs at Squaw – by going big. An invite to a 2011 spring tryout […] SnowBrains | August 30, 2021 0 Comments
Tahoe Conservationists Win Lawsuit Against Squaw Valley, CA Resort Development Conservationists with the Sierra Watch, a conservation advocacy group, won a legal battle yesterday against Alterra Mountain Company, which had plans to extensively develop the area surrounding Squaw Valley, California. Three judges ruled that Alterra will not be able to continue its expansion plans for Squaw Valley because of the impacts the project would have on the area’s fire danger, […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 25, 2021 4 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Denver, Colorado – August 10, 2021 – Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Dee Byrne has been named President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley, California, effective immediately. Dee will be responsible for all operations, driving profitability, and evolving this beloved destination into a dynamo on the global scene. She will report to Mark […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 10, 2021 1 Comment
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA Announces Summer and Fall Event Lineup Annual events including Brews, Jazz & Funk, and Oktoberfest return from August to October Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows kicks off the second half of summer with a full lineup of family-friendly events and programming throughout The Village at Squaw Valley. In addition to the continuation of Bluesdays through August 31, the resort will welcome the return of fan-favorites including Brews, Jazz […] SnowBrains | August 9, 2021 3 Comments
For Sale: $10-Million Mansion in the Shadow of KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA Built like a fortress with the grace of a cathedral, this 6,815-sq-ft home has panoramic views of the Squaw Valley Ski Area. Watch the cable car climb Tram rock and the new base to base gondola connecting to Alpine Meadows. See the airshow on a KT-22 powder day from your living room. Related: Why KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA is […] SnowBrains | July 29, 2021 11 Comments
Sierra Watch Reports on Impact of White Wolf, the Proposed Resort Between Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows, CA Nestled between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is a small, privately owned 460-acre piece of land called White Wolf. The future of the land, owned by Troy Caldwell (who also owns the top of KT-22 and about 70-acres of SVAM), has been the subject of speculation for many years. In 2015 Caldwell spoke about his plan to develop the land as […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 28, 2021 8 Comments
Scott Gaffney Shares Why This Naked Shane McConkey Jump at Squaw Valley, CA Makes Him Smile View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott Gaffney (@scottgaffski) It’s always fascinating to hear the backstory behind cool images. This one is no exception. Related: Why Shane McConkey & Scott Gaffney Were Great Together | Scott Gaffney Interview: On his Instagram yesterday, Scott Gaffney explained why seeing this image of a butt-naked Shane McConkey again […] SnowBrains | July 23, 2021 2 Comments