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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 12, 2022 6 Comments
S**** Valley Turns to Skiers to Help Rename Chairlift As a part of its effort to remove the word “Squaw” from its name, Squaw Valley is asking for skiers and community members to help rename one of the ski area’s chairlifts. On August 1, the ski area announced on twitter that the Squaw Creek chairlift would be renamed through an open contest where community members could submit and vote […] Industry News Andrew | August 4, 2021 12 Comments
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