Top 10 Chairlifts on the West Coast The West Coast ski scene is the land of extremes, with Mt. Baker holding the record as snowiest and Whistler Blackcomb the largest in North America. Access to the best of that snow and the rowdy terrain it blankets is provided by the workhorse of the mountain – the chairlift. There are many worthy contenders for the top spots, but […] Robin Azer | November 15, 2021 17 Comments
The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021 22 Comments
Chair to Chopper Challenge at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA: Win a Heli Ski Trip by Tracking Your Vertical Feet Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Have you ever dreamed of skiing some of British Columbia’s premier heli-skiing terrain? The Chair to Chopper Challenge at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is your chance, and it has been re-launched for another season! Here’s how it works: Download the Squaw Alpine app for iPhone or Android. Start tracking your vertical feet […] Industry News Jenah MacGrain | January 10, 2020 1 Comment
Squaw Valley, CA Report: Memorial Day Was One of the Best Days of the Year [arve url="https://youtu.be/TiixijvalOM"] Rochelle Swanson | March 3, 2019 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows Residents Protest New Gazex Avalanche Control System As another winter season begins, it’s of no surprise the residents of North Lake Tahoe are in dispute with the newly formed owners of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Alterra Mountain Co. This time concerning the use of newly installed Gazex remote avalanche control systems along the Alpine Meadows entry road. Members of the community have expressed concerns about the noise […] Avalanche Alex K | November 7, 2018 1 Comment
The Ikon Pass IS The New Squaw Alpine Season Pass [sponsored by Squaw Alpine] The Ikon Pass is the new Squaw Alpine season pass. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is offering the Ikon Pass to all of its guests for the upcoming season. Although similarly priced to the former Tahoe Super Pass, the Ikon Pass offers access to an additional 25 destinations. Beginning this week, Ikon Pass and Ikon Base […] Industry News Robin Azer | April 19, 2018 1 Comment
The Women of the Squaw Alpine Ski Patrol Ski patrolling, despite the fact that it looks like a job where ski bums are paid to have fun (ok, so sometimes it’s like that) is a real job. Part mountain rescue, part avalanche and explosive technician, part first responder and part front line guest service, patrolling can be difficult to define. But it’s one of the more challenging jobs […] Industry News D’Arcy McLeish | December 17, 2016 0 Comments
The Top 3 Longest Ski Seasons in Lake Tahoe: It’s not often these days that you get to ski in the month of May in Lake Tahoe. The last few years, especially once the winter storms abate, have shown thin snow packs come spring. But after an epic season last year, folks had the pleasure of skiing and riding at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Resort through May 30th. That’s […] Conditions Report D’Arcy McLeish | October 20, 2016 4 Comments
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