SnowBrains Header logo
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Trip Reports
  • Gear
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains Vimeo Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

incorporate olympic valley

Town Creation for Olympic [Squaw] Valley Update: Town Likely Financially Viable

Incorporate Olympic Valley (IOV) is a movement that began in 2013.  IOV’s goal is to make Olympic Valley (aka Squaw Valley) into a town that’s in control of its own direction and destiny.  Currently, Olympic Valley is under the control of Placer County. “Incorporate Olympic Valley was formed in 2013 by Squaw Valley residents concerned about maintaining their mountain culture and […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | November 3, 2015
1 Comment

Are You For or Against the Incorporation of Olympic [Squaw] Valley? |Vote Here:

The editor of Curbed Ski contacted us this week and asked if we wouldn’t put up their voting poll about the Incorporate Olympic Valley issue. We thought it a good idea. We want to get as many votes in here so that we know how people are feeling on this important issue Just this week, we posted a 35 minute interview with IOV board members Dr. Fred Ilfeld and Tom Day. We’re confident that if you […]

Miles Clark | June 20, 2014
2 Comments

“Incorporate Olympic Valley” Video Interview with Board Members Dr. Ilfeld & Tom Day

On May 19th, 2014, I interviewed Incorporate Olympic Valley (IOV) board members Dr. Fred Ilfeld and Tom Day at Tom’s home. I asked them to explain how the process of incorporation works and what strengths and weaknesses they foresee in the process. Squaw Valley ski resort has officially come out against incorporation. I asked […]

Play Video
Miles Clark | June 16, 2014
8 Comments

Squaw Valley Ski Resort Gives $121,163 to “Save Olympic Valley”

Squaw Valley Ski Holdings has contributed $121,163.45 to “Save Olympic Valley”, an organization created to oppose the incorporation of Olympic Valley that is being spearheaded by “Incorporate Olympic Valley”. SnowBrains’ editor Miles Clark interview two of the board members of “Incorporate Olympic Valley”, Tom Day & Dr. […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | May 29, 2014
15 Comments

LAFCO Letter Says “No” To Squaw Being Excluded From Future Town of Olympic [Squaw] Valley

The Local Agency Formation Commision (LAFCO) has said no to Squaw Valley CEO/President Andy Wirth’s request that Squaw Valley ski resort be left out of the potential new town of Olympic Valley. What LAFCO states here is that they are unable to address Wirth’s request before a hearing. “LAFCO may not significantly amend the boundaries of an incorporation prior to the hearing on the proposal, particularly if the amendment might not have been supported by the voters signing the petition.” – Kristina Berry, Executive Officer at LAFCO […]

SnowBrains | May 19, 2014
1 Comment

Squaw Valley Comes Out as Against the Creation of Olympic (Squaw) Valley as a City | Squaw’s CEO’s Letter:

Squaw Valley’s CEO and President Andy Wirth wrote a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on April 7th, 2014 about the formation of Olympic (Squaw) Valley as a city. Andy wrote the letter in an apparent attempt to shed light on the non-beneficial aspects of making Olympic Valley into a city. Squaw Valley ski resort is opposed […]

Featured ArticleFeatured Article
SnowBrains | April 9, 2014
11 Comments

SQUALLYWOOD… The Party! | Be There Tonight

On Saturday February 8th Rambo Party Productions is hosting “SQUALLYWOOD: The Party.” All the proceeds from this grassroots fundraiser will go directly to Incorporate Olympic Valley (IOV), an organization seeking to preserve and protect the spirit of our community through incorporation as a means to greater self determination. IOV is $52,000 away from their goal and hopefully this will be the party will help the cause. This family-friendly event at the Squaw Valley Stables is a local effort to preserve the integrity of Squaw Valley. There will be live music, a silent auction, raffle as well as food and beverage concessions! […]

SnowBrains | February 8, 2014
1 Comment

Incorporate Olympic [Squaw] Valley Submits Formal Application to Become a Town

incorporate olympic valley

Incorporate Olympic Valley has taken a big step towards making Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley) its own town last Friday. One of their big goals is to make sure the local community has a voice in village developments that KSL/Squaw has proposed. INCORPORATE SQUAW VALLEY PRESS RELEASE: OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA – December 13 […]

SnowBrains | December 16, 2013
3 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • Trip Report: Fastest Known Time Set by Unsupported Skier on the Sierra High Route, CA
    Trip Report: Fastest Known Time Set by Unsupported Skier on the Sierra High Route, CA
  • Will Killington Resort, VT, Be the Last Mountain Standing in the East?
    Will Killington Resort, VT, Be the Last Mountain Standing in the East?
  • The 5 Coldest Ski Resorts in the U.S.
    The 5 Coldest Ski Resorts in the U.S.
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road, MT, Update: Plowing Crews Have Reached The Big Drift
    Going-to-the-Sun Road, MT, Update: Plowing Crews Have Reached The Big Drift
  • 5 Places Where You Can Ski and Golf in the Same Day
    5 Places Where You Can Ski and Golf in the Same Day
  • [VIDEO] Super Human Feat As Sherpa Saves Hiker From Certain Death on Mount Everest, Nepal
    [VIDEO] Super Human Feat As Sherpa Saves Hiker From Certain Death on Mount Everest, Nepal
  • The Perfect Ski Trip You Should Take Based on Your Zodiac Sign
    The Perfect Ski Trip You Should Take Based on Your Zodiac Sign
  • The Economics Behind the Success of Multi-Resort Passes
    The Economics Behind the Success of Multi-Resort Passes
  • The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA's Ski Industry
    The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA's Ski Industry
  • These Are the Ski Resorts Still Open in North America
    These Are the Ski Resorts Still Open in North America
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
SnowBrains
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: SnowBrains Child Theme.