Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Last chance for best price on Squaw Valley Seasons Pass

Today is your last chance to purchase 2009 2010 seasons pass at Squaw Valley. Prices start at just $599 for Adults and $199 for Children. Act today for the best value of the season.
Go to www.squaw.com/5060-season-pass for further information.

THINK SNOW!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Summer Fun, places to go and things to do.

SQUAW VALLEY USA July 11, brings the 8th annual Soaring Kite and Music festival from noon to 5pm. Join professional kiters for demos, kite making, face painting and music-all free with a cable care ticket. Also on the llth will be stargazing time again, starting at dusk, join the professional stargazers and view the amazing night sky with high powered telescopes, free with a cable car ticket.

The High Camp Swimming Lagoon and Spa will be open form 11am until 7pm.

July 24 thru the 26th will bring the Wanderlust Music Festival, Music, yoga and Nature, for further information go to www.squaw.com.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Summer Mountaintop Stargazing with Professional Astronomers
July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8, August 15, and August 22, 2009
[Squaw Valley USA] June 24, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA’s summer stargazing sessions at High Camp, el 8200’, quickly became one of Squaw’s most popular summer activities. For that reason, Stargazing Sessions will take place every Friday and Saturday Evening in July and August, excluding Full Moon Hike dates. Short seminars on astronomy are offered to those who are interested and astronomers will be available to provide information on telescope use and sky watching. Stargazing is FREE with the purchase of a Cable Car ticket. This summer’s Stargazing dates are July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8, August 15, and August 22, 2009.

Professional astronomers Paul and Gigi Giles bring a variety of high-powered telescopes to High Camp, offering guests the chance to explore the majesty and wonders of the night sky. Summer’s clear, crisp evenings, and Squaw Valley USA’s high elevation and light pollution-free skies create an excellent opportunity to view a variety of astronomical marvels not regularly seen by the naked eye such as constellations, planets, satellites, galaxies, nebula, star clusters, double stars, the Milky Way and even meteor showers.

Astronomy buffs of all ages can join Paul and Gigi Giles for the Perseid Meteor Shower Overnight Campout taking place this summer on August 12, 2009.

The telescopes are available beginning at dusk and guests may come and go at their leisure. Guests simply take turns looking through the telescopes. Sometimes, on busy evenings there may be a short wait. All ages are welcome. No reservations are needed.

Stargazing is FREE with a Cable Car ticket. After 5 pm Cable Car tickets are $12 for adults, youth & seniors and $5 for children.

More information on Stargazing at High Camp is available by calling 530-583-6985 or on www.squaw.com.
SQUAW VALLEY TO HOST EIGHTH ANNUAL ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JULY 18 & 19
[Squaw Valley USA] June 22, 2009 - In its eighth year, the popular Art, Wine and Music Festival returns to the Village at Squaw Valley USA on July 18-19, 2009. With the backdrop of Squaw Valley’s marvelous mountain peaks, the festival features two days of original art showcased by the artists in open-air booths throughout the European-style pedestrian village, and afternoons filled with benefit wine tastings and live musical performances on two outdoor stages. The Art, Wine, & Music Festival is free to the public.

The Art, Wine and Music Festival draws esteemed artists in a variety of mediums from around the region and across the country. This year more than thirty artists have been selected to showcase their respective art forms including sculpture, fiber, photography, graphics, jewelry, glass, wood sculpture and mixed media, as well as 12 wineries. The festival provides an upscale venue for artists to display and sell original work to the public. Festival hours are 10 am to 6 pm on July 18 & 19.

There are also many activities for children to partake in at the Art, Wine & Music Festival. Mini golf on the 18-hole miniature golf course, the Sky Jump Bungee Trampoline, candle making at Waxen Moon and giant games are also available to amuse youngsters while parents enjoy art, sip wine, and take-in live music close-by.

The festival features free live music throughout the weekend on two outdoor stages. From 2 pm to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday (July 18 & 19) the Ivan Najera Trio performs Latin Jazz and James Patrick Reagan plays slide double neck guitar. The two bands perform on separate stages, alternating from Saturday to Sunday. Both concerts are free to the public.

The weekend also includes a benefit wine tasting featuring select California wineries each afternoon from 2 to 6 pm. With a donation of $25, festival goers gain entry into the wine tasting and receive a commemorative wine glass. The proceeds from the tasting benefit the Tahoe Forest Hospital, Tahoe Arts for the Schools, and Tahoe Adaptive Ski School.

For more information on the Art, Wine & Music Festival or any of Squaw Valley’s summer events, please call 530-583-6985 or visit www.thevillageatsquaw.com.