Squaw Valley Ski Vacations Skiing & Snowboarding around Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows - Lake Tahoe
Overview
Squaw Valley Ski Vacations - the resort sits at 1890m on the northern shores of Lake Tahoe and enjoys around 300 days of Californian sunshine a year yet still manages 450 inches of snow - a high chance of fresh powder during your ski holiday!
Home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is next door to its sister resort Alpine Meadows, and together, provide 6000 acres of skiable terrain including 270 groomed trails for all levels of skier and snowboarder.
Off the slopes, the Village apres-ski is lively and fun with a good selection of bars and restaurants.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1890 m |
| Top lift | 2758 m |
| Ski area (acre) | 6000 acres |
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| Nearest airport | Reno ( km) |
Squaw Valley Ski Vacation Lodging
The Village at 1890m offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation which is very popular especially with families. Another option is to stay in Olympic Valley at the base of the mountain or lakeside where there is a large selection of vacation rentals.
Our view on Squaw Valley ski vacations
With 6000 acres to explore, skiing around Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will never be dull especially with the magnificent views of Lake Tahoe. A wonderful family friendly resort, great skiing and easy airport transfers make Squaw Valley a popular choice for ski holidays.
For more information on skiing in Squaw Valley, apres-ski and accommodation options, please see our Squaw Valley resort guide.
