Squaw Valley

Pros: Great ski runs, lots of instructors out on the slopes
Cons: Too far from Kansas City

Heading out to Lake Tahoe soon? Want to get in some really good skiing? Then make sure you check out Squaw Valley! But make sure you plan on being there for a few days so you can do everything you want to do.

Squaw Valley
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Pros: Long runs, Fast lifts, Many activities
Cons: Wind, Lines (so I hear)

Since my beloved 49ers didn't make the Superbowl, I decided to skip the hullabo, pack up my board, and head out to Squaw instead. I am told that the lines are very long there on the weekends, so I figured Superbowl Sunday would be the time to go. ...

Pros: beautiful
Cons: expensive

Ah….the wonders of Squaw Valley in the northwest corner of the Lake Tahoe area. I don’t know why I left out an epinion of this place ~ the memories are vivid and very nice ones indeed. Now I know I said that Mammoth was the best place I have ever gone...

Pros: Wide variety of runs; long runs; amazing scenery
Cons: crowded; trails aren't as clearly marked as they could be

I found myself at Squaw Valley in March 2001 on a weekend trip out to Tahoe. Home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, this is a fantastic, beautiful mountain.

Lots of runs to choose from
"Squaw" the ski resort is over 4,000 acres large....

Pros: Terrain to challenge anyone.
Cons: Lift capacity = hordes of people on the slopes.

Squaw Valley is an enormous ski area with a little bit of everything to suit everyone. Have a friend or relative with you that doesn't ski? There's ice skating rink and an outdoor pool/spa at the top of the tram, a sports bar at the bottom, and a nice...

Pros: Great, wide-open terrain and lots of it
Cons: Winds cause closures when nearby resorts can stay open, pricey

I recently went to Squaw Valley (last visit was in the '97-'98 season) and was pleasantly surprised by all the changes that time had wrought. Although Squaw had been good before, it is much better now.

First, Squaw is one big mountain, with...

Pros: Best slopes in Tahoe
Cons: Most people in Tahoe

In Summary: Best Skiing in Tahoe

After skiing the greater Tahoe region for seven seasons, I would rank Squaw Valley as the best place to ski. This is coming from an experienced skier who most enjoys steeps, powder, and then bumps. Maybe its...

Pros: Nice expert terrain
Cons: Not mixed enough

I visited the Lake Tahoe area for the first time this March, spending four days at the Squaw Creek resort in Squaw Valley. I can't wait to go back. First of all, the whole California side of Lake Tahoe is absolutely gorgeous. Second of all, the Resort...

Pros: all and everything
Cons: expensive, but worth every penny

This is one of the best ski mountains on the planet. If you're looking for advanced to positively gnarly terrain, Squaw's got it. I am continually amazed by this mountain. Where nearly any resort has its challenging terrain, Squaw's got the beef...

Pros: Great runs
Cons: Get's congested and crowded. Weather isn't always good.

Squaw Valley is a great place to ski but it depends on conditions and the weather, which is the case for all other resorts.

I make an annual trip to Squaw every year depending on ski condition (in the 99~2k season, I did not go). The more...

Pros: beauty, many things to do
Cons: more difficult

Squaw Valley is an absolute breath taking sight. It is tucked away nicely between California and Nevada, just outside of Reno. Upon approaching this resort, you feel as if it has something to offer for everyone. There is skiing (of course), indoor...

Pros: Great Terrain - Friendly Staff - Lot's of other activities for non-skiers.
Cons: Lift ticket prices are getting real expensive.

Ok, I know it's pricey and there are a lot of posers there in their $1500 Helly Hansen powder suits but God, there is some great skiing at Squaw. I make at least 2 trips a season to ski all of the five peaks at Squaw. If rumors are true then we might...

Pros: Great Steeps, Challenging Runs
Cons: The Lines!

Squaw Valley : An Olympic Event

Everything about Squaw is enormous in scale, the mountains, the terrain, and the long lines. The one thing that feels different about Squaw is that it is truly a ‘resort’, not just a ski resort. People (not me!)...

Pros: Beginner terrain. Expert terrain.
Cons: Very little intermediate.

Squaw Valley doesn't have much to offer an intermediate skier. There is enough beginner terrain up on the top. Most of the rest is legendary terrain for advanced and expert skiers. And, of course, there are plenty of cliffs for those who want to tempt...

Pros: Solitude Lift after big snow
Cons: People, Price, Wind, Cold, Closed Lifts

After approximately 25 visits to Squaw Valley in 1999/2000, I have concluded that it's way too pricey for the value received. Packed with crowds from 1/15/00 on,..waiting in lift lines for 20minutes+ is a little too much considering the $52/day...