Washoe Tribe Commends Resort in Olympic Valley on Rename Today, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort announced its new name for its world-famous recreation area and facilities in Olympic Valley, after last year it announced its decision to drop the word โSquawโ from its official title. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California commends and fully supports the resort management and others who contributed to this milestone decision. From […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2021 14 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Denver, Colorado – August 10, 2021 โ 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
S**** Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA, to Host Washoe Cultural Tours New summer offering created by the new partnership between the Washoe Tribe and the Tahoe ski resort S**** Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA, is excited to announce a new on-mountain summer experience: the Washoe Cultural Tour, beginning Monday, July 12. Not only is this a new offering for resort guests, but it is the first collaborative project born out of […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2021 3 Comments
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Announces Closing Days | May 9th for Alpine Meadows, May 16th for Squaw Valley After providing the longest ski and ride season of any resort in Tahoe, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA, announced today that it would end winter operations on Sunday, May 9 for Alpine Meadows and on Sunday, May 16 for Squaw Valley, conditions permitting. Spring hours of operation are 9 am – 2 pm on weekdays and 9 am – 3 […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 6, 2021 4 Comments
Alterra Announces $207-Million Upgrades at Resorts | Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Base-to-Base Gondola Confirmed Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $207 million in capital improvements for the upcoming year, including transformational base area and on-mountain developments at Steamboat, Deer Valley Resort, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Mammoth Mountain. Related: Could the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Base-to-Base Gondola Happen This Summer? This yearโs $207 million plan includes $111m in significant resort projects, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 12, 2021 2 Comments
Could the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Base-to-Base Gondola Happen This Summer? Liftblog, a popular site dedicated to everything (you guessed it) chairlift related, Tweeted on Tuesday that the base-to-base ‘Squaw-Alpine gondola is happening,’ citing Rusty Gregory, Alterra CEO, as the source. Straight from Rusty: $200 million in capital spending this year for Alterra, Squaw-Alpine gondola is happening. โ Lift Blog (@liftblog) March 23, 2021 Numerous sources claim that on a call […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2021 5 Comments
The Best Hike-To Terrain For Big Laps & Deep Powder at Alpine Meadows, CA. Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA If youโre into skiing and riding, youโve likely heard about the legendary terrain of Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows ski resort located in Lake Tahoe, California. Known for showcasing the best talent in North America on steep, deep, and big lines generally located directly under the chairlifts for the entire resort […] Featured Article Alex K | March 2, 2021 3 Comments
191 MPH Winds Recorded at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA on Monday It got a little breezy at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in California on Monday… …Gusts were recorded at top speeds of 191 mph!ย Wow. The highest recorded wind speed on Earth was 253 mph recorded on Barrow Island, Australia in 1996.ย The highest recorded wind speed for North America is 231 mph recorded on Mount Washington, New Hampshire in 1934. SnowBrains | January 6, 2021 0 Comments