Squaw Valley USA - Birthplace of Extreme Skiing
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
Squaw Valley is the American birthplace of extreme skiing. About twenty years ago, Squaw locals began skiing impossible lines from the Palisades, essentially a cliff with snow stuck to it.
To earn your spurs as an extreme skier or snowboarder—or “freerider” in the current nomenclature of mountain sports—all roads lead through Squaw.
But the extreme reputation aside, […]
Alex Cushing - Man Behind Squaw Valley Ski Resort
Posted on March 20, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
In the 1940’s, Alex Cushing, while traveling from the East Coast, came upon Squaw Valley. Unfortunately he incurred a broken ankle. But that actually was a tremendous benefit to the Lake Tahoe region and its successful future as a top world ski and gambling destination. He headed home but later returned big dream, about $400,000 of his own money and […]
Read More..>>Ice Skating - Tahoe Style
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
At the Olympic Ice Pavilion at Squaw Valley USA, you skate “on top of the world” with a view of Lake Tahoe. At the Yosemite Outdoor Ice Rink, Half Dome looms overhead. The Siskiyou Outdoor Ice Rink is at the base of 14,162-foot Mount Shasta.
These are the three best outdoor ice-skating rinks in Northern California, […]
Squaw Valley - Snowfest 2008
Posted on February 25, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe comes alive with ten fun-filled days and nights, jam packed with events and fun activities for all ages. This year, the annual favorites will be back, better than ever, along with expanded music events, and a host of great new ones! The 27th Annual Snowfest! is scheduled for […]
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