The bike races are only one week away and the bike park crew is stepping it up big time. The Mountain-X course opened last week, and this week Techno Rock is getting a major re-build. There is a new paver-berm on the backside of the mid-run deck leading into a completely rebuilt middle section leading into the new Mountain-X course.

The California Golden State Mountain Bike Championships are coming up quick September 4-6, 2009. During this event, approximately 73% of bike park trails will remain open including bike park fan favorites Downtown, Paper Route, Off The Top, Brake Through, Seven Bridges, Chain Smoke, Twilight Zone and DC-10.

To see the latest news and pictures from the Bike Park, follow us on twitter (www.twitter.com/MammothMountain) or check out our blog at http://livevibe.mammothmountain.com/.

We have the following bike park transportation running:
-Panorama Gondola daily from 9am-4:30pm
-Village to Adventure Center Shuttle Bus daily from 9am-5:30pm
-Chair 2 to Adventure Center Shuttle weekends from 11am-4pm

Lessons and Demo Bike Rentals are available at the Adventure Center across from Main Lodge or the Mountain Center in the Village at Mammoth.


For updates on trail conditions, call our Summer Adventure Report at 888.SNOW.RPT or visit MammothMountain.com

Squaw Valley USA-Make it a day at High Camp, el 8200'
• Squaw's extensive hiking trails are open daily for exploration! Check in with Guest
Services for recommended trails, the best wildfl ower viewing and tips for a great day!
• After your hike, relax at the Poolside Cafe with a cool drink and delicious California
style cuisine.
• Winter on your mind? Pick up your Squaw Valley USA season pass in the Special
Tickets Offi ce today and be ready to ride on opening day. Special Tickets is open
daily from 9am - 3pm.
The 21st Annual Alpen Wine Festival takes place September 6
Celebrate the season from 2pm - 5pm with wine pourings from over 40 Northern
California Wineries. $40 includes a commemmorative Spiegalau crystal wine glass
and wine tasting. Listen to free, live jazz by Stacie Eakes and the Superfreakes and
James Patrick Regan. Proceeds benefi t the Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis.
The High Camp Swimming Lagoon & Spa
Relax by the amazing mountaintop lagoon and enjoy an afternoon of sun and fun.
The water's perfect, the sun is shining and we offer poolside lunch and cocktail
service. Open daily from 11am - 4:30pm.
The Olympic Ice Pavilion-you've never skated at a place like this
Experience the world's highest elevation open air ice rink with expansive views of
Lake Tahoe and the high Sierra. Open daily from noon - 4:30pm.
The High Camp Bath and Tennis Shop-we've got you covered
Ride the Cable Car to High Camp and shop with us! We have fabulous Squaw logo
wear, swim suits, keepsakes and more.
Squaw Valley USA Custom Vacation Packages 1-800-545-4350
Let our local experts plan your Lake Tahoe vacation. From Reno to Squaw Valley to
the blue shores of North Lake Tahoe, we'll handle all the details and save you money.
Cable Car and Activity Prices -last Cable Car up at 4pm
Adult Cable Car ............... $24
Child Cable Car (4-12y) ...... $6
Yth/Sr Cable Car ............... $18
Adult Cable Car/Skate ...... $29
Child Cable Car/Skate ....... $15
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Skate ..... $24
Adult Cable Car/Swim ...... $30
Child Cable Car/Swim ...... $17
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Swim .... $25
Ad Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $34
Ch Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $20
Yth/Sr Ride/Skt/Swim ...... $29
Weather Forecast
At elevation 8200' skies are expected
to be mostly clear with temperatures
in the mid 70's. Please check the
daily weather report.
Operating Schedule
Poolside Cafe: 11:30am-3pm
Poolside Bar : 11:30 pm -4pm
Cable Car: 10:40am -5:00pm (last upload is at
4pm & Cable Car runs every 20 min)
Swimming Lagoon & Spa: 11am - 4:30pm
Olympic Ice Pavilion: noon - 4:30pm
Upcoming Summer Events
www.squaw.com for more info
August
28 Wine Tasting at Uncorked, 5pm
28 Yappy Hour at Tails by the Lake, 5:30pm
29 Wine Tasting at Uncorked, 5pm
29 Wine for Wheels, PlumpJack, 7pm
September
3 Rainbow Bridge Anniversary, 4pm
4 Oracle Readings at Rainbow Bridge, 3pm
4 Yappy Hour at Tails by theLake, 5:30pm
6 21st Annual Alpen Wine Festival, 2pm

Last Summer Report,

Squaw Valley USA-Spend an amazing day at High Camp, el 8200'
• No visit to Lake Tahoe is complete without a High Camp adventure. Ride the scenic
Cable Car over magnifi cent geology and enjoy Lake views as you ascend 2000' to
High Camp. Up at the top of the Cable Car, we offer extensive hiking trails, swimming
at the Lagoon & Spa and ice skating at the Olympic Ice Pavilion. Enjoy a leisurely
lunch at the Poolside Cafe and check out the High Camp Bath & Tennis store.
Take a Hike! Check in with Guest Services at the top of the Cable Car for today's
recommended hike. We have maps and dogs are welcome!
50/60 Passholders: The Special Tickets offi ce is open daily from 9am - 3pm. Come
on in and have your photo taken so you can head straight to the lifts on opening day.
The North Face Store at Squaw-logowear and sale items!
Stop by this amazing store in the base Village and take advantage of summer wear at
up to 70% off. We offer a wide selection of Tahoe gear and accessories.
Catch the Final Tuesdays Bluesdays on August 25-discounts & music!
Take advantage of extreme discounts on the Cable Car, High Camp Swimming
Lagoon & Spa and the Olympic Ice Pavilion. Stay for music in the Village, this
week's musician: EC Scott, starting at 6pm.
The Poolside Cafe and Umbrella Bar
Relax poolside and enjoy a spectacular lunch and bar service while you take in the
views from a chaise lounge by the blue waters of the High Camp Lagoon.
The Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp-you've never skated like this!
Experience the world's highest elevation open air ice rink with expansive views of
Lake Tahoe and the high sierra. Hockey and fi gure skates available.
Squaw Valley USA Custom Vacation Packages 1-800-545-4350
Let our local experts plan your Lake Tahoe vacation. From Reno to Squaw Valley to
the blue shores of North Lake Tahoe, we'll handle all the details and save you money.
Cable Car and Activity Prices -last Cable Car up at 4pm
Adult Cable Car ............... $24
Child Cable Car (4-12y) ...... $6
Yth/Sr Cable Car ............... $18
Adult Cable Car/Swim ...... $30
Child Cable Car/Swm ....... $17
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Swim .... $25
Adult Cable Car/Skate ...... $29
Child Cable Car/Skate ....... $15
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Skate ..... $24
Ad Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $34
Ch Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $20
Yth/Sr Ride/Skt/Swim ...... $29
Weather Forecast
At elevation 8200' skies are expected
to be mostly clear with temperatures
in the low 70's. Please check the
daily weather report.
Operating Schedule
Poolside Cafe & Bar : 11:30am-3pm
(bar open until 4pm)
Cable Car: 10:40am -5:00pm (last upload is at
4pm & Cable Car runs every 20 mins)
Swimming Lagoon & Spa: 11am - 4:30pm
Olympic Ice Pavilion: noon - 4:30pm
Upcoming Summer Events
www.squaw.com for more info
August
25 Tuesdays Bluesdays
Cable Car & High Camp discounts
Live Music with EC Scott, 6pm
27 Free Summer Movie in the Village
Race to Witch Mountain, dusk
28 Wine Tasting at Uncorked, 5pm
Dogwood Cellars & Three Families
29 Wine Tasting at Uncorked, 5pm
Dogwood Cellars & Three Families
September
6 21st Annual Alpen Wine Festival
24 Hr Hotline: (530) 583-6955 • www.squaw.com • Online Tickets: www.squawshop.com

From: "Christine Horvath"
To:
Subject: Squaw This Weekend!!!
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009 10:29 AM

Attached please find the report for August 21-22; the final nights of
evening operations for the Cable Car.



Take advantage of guided sunset hikes and sunset dinners at High Camp
(Friday and Saturday), as well as the final night of stargazing
(Saturday) this weekend.



Please encourage all 50/60 passholders to come to the Special Tickets
office to have their pass photo taken so that they are ready to head
straight to the lifts on opening day.



Thank you and have a great weekend.



Christine

Squaw Valley USA

Ph: 530-452-7100

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2009-2010, SQUAW VALLEY'S 60TH WINTER SEASON
[Squaw Valley USA] August 19, 2009 - In 2009-2010, Squaw Valley is embarking on a season-long celebration to commemorate two milestone anniversaries: the 60th Anniversary of the resort’s founding and the 50th Anniversary of the 1960 Olympics. Squaw Valley opened on Thanksgiving Day, 1949, with a lodge, a rope tow, and a chairlift that was billed the “World’s Largest Double Chairlift.” In spite of a slew of setbacks met in the first decade, resort Founder Alex Cushing surprised millions by securing Squaw Valley as the site for the VIII Olympic Winter Games. In February of 1960, over 800 athletes and 30 national teams competed in the VIII Olympic Winter Games at Squaw Valley.

One of the great moments in California history, the 1960 Games brought international acclaim to the Lake Tahoe region and sparked interest in winter sports and skiing in California. Thus, the 50th Anniversary of the 1960 Olympics has garnered region-wide support for an official Olympic Heritage Celebration, taking place January 8-17, 2010.

In 2009-10, Squaw Valley USA’s 50/60 Anniversary season welcomes new ski and snowboard programs for women, parents and children, a new dining experience on the mountain, the new High Camp Triple Chair Lift, and the addition of new snowmaking guns and a 3 mile pipe line for increased snowmaking capability and efficiency on the mountain.

A complete overhaul of the on-mountain dining experience prompted the recent hiring of a new Executive Chef and the unveiling of new mid-mountain restaurant, The ARC at Gold Coast, and continues with the renovation of a second Gold Coast restaurant scheduled for completion in December 2009. The newest Gold Coast restaurant remodel is part of more than $5 million in resort improvements that took place in summer 2009.

50/60 Anniversary Celebration ~ Season-long, hosted by Jonny Moseley
“Ski-with-Jonny Moseley” Days, JT Holmes Base Jumps out of the Cable Car
The 2009-2010 season is anchored by magnificent events in recognition of the resort’s 60th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. The 50/60 celebration kicks-off opening day, Nov 21, 2009, when Squaw Valley pro-skier and base-jumper, JT Holmes, base jumps out of the resort’s legendary Cable Car. With the winter games returning to the West Coast for the first since the 1960 Olympics, Squaw Valley will be the US hub for Olympic activity leading up to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Throughout the season, guests can make turns with Olympic Gold Medalist and Squaw Valley Chief Mountain Host, Jonny Moseley, on “ski-with-Jonny” days.

Olympic Heritage Celebration ~ January 8-17, 2010
No less than 20 events commemorating the 1960 Olympics fill the ten-day Olympic Heritage Celebration, beginning with an Olympic Torch Relay from Sugar Pine Point State Park to Squaw Valley, and an Opening Ceremony complete with fireworks, live music, and a 1960 Olympian Reception. During the ten-day celebration, ski enthusiasts can simulate competing on the original 1960 Olympic Men’s and Women’s Downhill courses with special early access, before the mountain opens to the public. The festivities culminate with a 1960 Olympic Legends Ball at the beautiful Resort at Squaw Creek. Olympic Heritage Celebration events are either free to the public or fundraising events to benefit construction of a new Lake Tahoe ski heritage museum.

US Ski Team & US Snowboarding Olympic Homecoming Celebration ~ March 26 – 28, 2010
USSA is focusing post-Olympic Celebrations on one event, with the objective of hosting all members of the 2010 US Olympic Ski & Snowboard Teams at Squaw Valley USA after the Olympics to celebrate their success and provide an opportunity for the athletes to mingle with media, sponsors, donors and the general public. On the mountain, exciting Halfpipe and Mogul competitions take place during the weekend, as Squaw Valley is also host to the US Freestyle Nationals.

New Menu Offerings, Improved Guest Service Complement Eco-friendly Design
$3 Million Remodel of Mid-Mountain Restaurants
In winter 2009 Squaw Valley USA introduced skiers and riders to a new dimension in food service with the $2 million Gold Coast Mid Mountain restaurant project. The 14,000 square foot space was transformed into an inspiring atmosphere with new food and an entirely new aesthetic. The hiring of a new Executive Chef followed the renovation of The ARC. In summer 2009, another Gold Coast restaurant is undergoing a $1 million renovation. The new restaurant “39° North Latitude” is scheduled to open December 2009.

Located at the top terminal of the Funitel (Squaw Valley’s 28-person cabin gondola), The ARC and 39° North Latitude are constructed from 100% recycled and locally produced sustainable building materials, including:

• 80% reclaimed and recycled wood products
• Water based and low VOC paints and finishes
• Extensive use of bamboo flooring and bamboo wall paneling
• Rubber floors made from 100% recycled rubber tires
• Natural slate and granite countertops and counter fronts
• LED and Compact florescent lighting (CFL's) fixtures, and 20% low voltage halogen lights

Under the direction of new Executive Chef Scott Rutter, The ARC and 39° North Latitude offer fresh and healthy food sensations to complement the natural motif and evocative design of the space.

“With the new Gold Coast restaurants we are creating a new philosophy on eating at a ski resort,” explains Squaw Valley USA Chairman & CEO Nancy Cushing. “The food and environment that guests will experience are an expression of that philosophy and a tremendous change from what was offered in the past.”

New Executive Chef, Scott Rutter
In 2009 Squaw Valley USA announced the hiring of new Executive Chef Scott Rutter, an initiative that coincided with the $3 million remodel of the Gold Coast mid-mountain restaurants and facilities. This new position focuses on introducing new menus and providing high standards of food and beverage quality, service and merchandising.

“In his first months [at Squaw], Scott Rutter has already elevated the food and beverage experience on the mountain,” said Ernst Hager, General Manager of Squaw Valley USA. “His wealth of experience in the food and beverage and hospitality industries made him a wonderful fit for this position.”

Rutter brings 20 years of food and beverage experience. His extensive culinary resume includes The St. Regis, The Ritz Carlton Club, J.W. Marriot, and most recently, Vail Cascade Hotel & Resort where he spent six years as an executive chef. In 2007 Rutter was a guest chef/consultant on Top Chef, Season 3. Scott’s mentors are culinary notables such as German Master Chef Ralph Nau and Master Chef, Jesse Llapitan, the current Executive Chef at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

Bringing on Scott Rutter as the new Executive Chef, and The ARC and 39° North Latitude are part of a greater resort initiative to offer outstanding food service on the mountain.

“Here in California, people are accustomed to great food. Now they can find it on the mountain - at Squaw Valley,” says Cushing.

New Restaurants & Bars in Village/Base Area
Twenty-Two Bistro & Bar
Twenty-Two Bistro & Bar basks in the face of Squaw Valley's world-renowned run, KT-22. Located in the heart of the Village, with its namesake KT-22 as the backdrop, the new bistro’s menu is as superb as its setting. “Twenty-Two” serves delectable "New American" cuisine on smaller “social plates,” as well as substantial entrees, and a broad-ranging wine list in both their intimate bar and dining area. Bistro Twenty-Two is a collaboration between restaurateur Ray Villaman and well-known regional chef Billy McCullough. Villaman has more than 200 restaurant openings under his belt, as part of the nationwide United Enterprise Fund, as well as the Tahoe Restaurant Group. McCullough, a longtime Lake Tahoe resident, is chef/owner of the popular restaurant Dragonfly in Truckee, California. Responsible for developing Twenty-Two's distinctive menu, McCullough's interest in the slow food movement and farm-to-table cuisine prevails.

Cornice Cantina – Authentic Mexican
In 2009, Squaw Valley USA welcomed Cornice Cantina to its bevy of base area restaurants. Located in the old Red Dog, the Cornice Cantina serves up authentic Mexican food at a great price! From quesadillas to burritos, nachos and tacos, the Cornice Cantina has it all. The new restaurant is open day and night for takeout or sit-down lunch and dinner, and (of course) margaritas from 11:30 am to midnight.

New and Improved On the Snow
High Camp Chairlift goes from a Double to a Triple Chair
In the years following the 1960 Winter Olympics, Cushing’s resort and the surrounding communities experienced a period of dramatic growth. In 1963 Squaw Valley built its first gondola, and, later, in 1969, installed North America’s largest aerial cable car. In 1985, the resort constructed the first of several state-of-the-art, high-speed, detachable quad chairlifts. Today, Squaw Valley boasts the most advanced lift network in the world with Squaw’s world-famous KT-22 ranking #1 among North American lifts year after year. Squaw Valley’s standard of lift network superiority is evident in its annual improvements. In summer 2009 the old double chair-High Camp Lift was removed to make way for the new High Camp Triple Chairlift.

Over the past seasons, the Monster Park at Riviera has seen a huge expansion. Providing access to the Ford Belmont Park, the Riviera Superpipe, and the numerous jump lines and jib features of the Central Park and High Camp Rail Yard, the High Camp Chair has become the hub for park riders of all tastes and abilities. New for 2009-10, the High Camp Triple Chairlift improves access to the multiple terrain parks and also to the High Camp area’s vast beginner terrain, restaurants, ice skating rink, Lagoon & Spa, and Olympic Museum.

Upgrades to Snowmaking System
Squaw Valley’s snowmaking department spent summer 2009 continuing a multi year vast overhaul of the resort’s existing snowmaking system. Most notable are the addition of a 3 mile pipe line to more efficiently transfer water from storage ponds to the snowmaking building and a new 1200 horsepower air compressor that doubles Squaw Valley’s snowmaking capability.

Women of Winter on Wednesdays – the “real snow wives of Squaw Valley” recharge & unwind
Women of Winter on Wednesdays, a discounted full-day clinic, open to women skiers and snowboarders, focuses on skiing or riding in current conditions and teaching technique needed to tackle varying terrain on the mountain. Off-snow, the women’s specific clinic includes an aprés-ski social element.

Squallywood-the-Book Clinic Parent/Child Combo – Father and son get schooled by Dr. Gaffney
Gaffney’s popular ski-the-book clinic is back this winter, and his Squallywood Clinic series is welcoming a new program designed for parents and children to experience together what it is like to be in a ski movie. They’ll also learn from Gaffney how to tackle the terrain, so famous – someone wrote a book about it (that someone, of course, is Gaffney). This year’s Parent/Child Combo Squallywood Clinics takes place during ski/skate week for California schools, February 20 and February 21, 2009. www.squallywoodthebook.com

Squaw Valley USA is scheduled to open for its 60th winter season on November 21, 2009. The most up-to- operation and event schedules, season pass information and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com.

Squaw Valley USA-Events, Tent Sale and High Altitude Fun!
• Get to High Camp, el 8200' today for mountaintop dining, swimming, ice skating and
high sierra exploration-High Camp truly is the 8th wonder of the world.
• Take a hike! Guided sunset hikes are available on Friday and Saturday evenings at
6pm, departing from High Camp. All ages and abilities welcome.
• Winter on your mind? Pick up your Squaw Valley USA season pass in the Special
Tickets today and ready to ride on opening day. Open daily from 9am - 3pm.
The Squaw Valley USA Tent Sale at the North Face Store
August 15-16, 10am-4pm
Save up to 70% on outerwear, accessories and clothing
Get to The North Face Store for huge savings on clothing and accessories by The
North Face, Patagonia, Prana and more. Whether you are looking for summer or
winter gear, this is the time to get to Squaw and save money!
Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest in the Village, August 15-16, 2pm-8pm
Beer tasting and live music!
Saturday: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Big Organ Trio & Dave Stein's Bubhub
Sunday: Ivan Neville's Dumpstap Hunk, Eric Krasno's Chapter 2 & Monophonics
Dine at High Camp, el 8200'- lunch and dinner on the mountaintop
Experience a gourmet meal with panoramic high sierra and Lake Tahoe views.
Lunch is served daily at the Poolside Cafe and sunset dinners are served nightly.
High Camp Activites: Ice Skating and Swimming at el 8200'
The fabulous Swimmng Lagoon and Spa is open daily from 11am - 7pm.
The Olympic Ice Pavilion overlooking Lake Tahoe is open daily from noon - 8:30pm
(Rink closes at 7pm on Wednesdays for pick up ice hockey)
Squaw Valley USA Custom Vacation Packages 1-800-545-4350
Let our experts plan your Lake Tahoe vacation. From Reno to Squaw Valley to the
blue shores of North Lake Tahoe, we'll handle all the details and save you money.
Cable Car and Activity Prices -last Cable Car up at 8pm
Adult Cable Car ............... $24
Child Cable Car (4-12y) ...... $6
Yth/Sr Cable Car ............... $18
Adult Cable Car/Swim ...... $30
Child Cable Car/Swm ....... $17
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Swim .... $25
Adult Cable Car/Skate ...... $29
Child Cable Car/Skate ....... $15
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Skate ..... $24
Ad Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $34
Ch Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $20
Yth/Sr Ride/Skt/Swim ...... $29
PM Pricing (after 5pm)
Adult Cable Car ................ $12
Child Cable Car ................... $5
Yth/Sr Cable Car ............... $12
Ad Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $20
Child Ride/Skate/Swim ..... $15
Child Ride/Skate ............... $12
Weather Forecast
At elevation 8200' skies are expected
to be mostly clear with temperatures
in the low 70's. Please check the
daily weather.
Operating Schedule
Poolside Cafe & Bar : 11:30am-8pm
Cable Car: 10:40am -9:00pm (last upload is at
8pm & Cable Car runs every 20 mins)
Swimming Lagoon & Spa: 11am - 7pm
Olympic Ice Pavilion: noon - 8:30pm (7pm on Wednesdays
for pick up ice hockey)
Upcoming Summer Events
www.squaw.com for more info
Tuesdays Bluesdays: every Tuesday,
discounted Cable Car and activity pricing and
live music in the Village at 6pm.
August
14 Wine Tasting at Uncorked, 5pm
Sunset Hike, 6pm
15 Wine Tasting at Uncorked, 5pm
Sunset Hike, 6pm
Mountaintop Stargazing, dusk
15-16 Squaw Valley Tent Sale at North Face
15-16 Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest, Village
18 Tuesdays Bluesdays:
Discounted Cable Car and activites
Live music with Chris Cain, 6pm
20 Free summer movie in the Village:
"Chronicles of Narnia"
20 Meet the Winemaker at PlumpJack
24 Hr Hotline:Mountain-X is Almost Done
This week the bike park crew continues working on the new Mountain-X trail going in above Main Lodge. The trail is expected to open to the public very soon and will serve as a new bottom section for Techno Rock. The crew rebuilt the jumps on Lower Shock Treatment to smooth out a few kinks and rebuilt some jumps in the Kamikaze Terrain Park. There is also a new banked paver berm on Off The Top.

To see the latest news and pictures from the Bike Park, follow us on twitter (www.twitter.com/MammothMountain) or check out our blog at http://livevibe.mammothmountain.com/.

We have the following bike park transportation running:
-Panorama Gondola daily from 9am-4:30pm
-Village to Adventure Center Shuttle Bus daily from 9am-5:30pm
-Chair 2 to Adventure Center Shuttle weekends from 11am-4pm
Lessons and Demo Bike Rentals are available at the Adventure Center across from Main Lodge or the Mountain Center in the Village at Mammoth.


For updates on trail conditions, call our Summer Adventure Report at 888.SNOW.RPT or visit MammothMountain.com


Mammoth Festival
Join us August 14-16 for wine tastings, food and music at the 2009 Mammoth Festival. A celebration of wine and live music featuring Gavin DeGraw, Jonathan Kinghan, Marcus Eaton, Steven Ybarra and Lao Tizer...all in a beautiful mountain setting.

California Golden State Mountain Bike Championships
Competitive Mountain Bike racing returns to Mammoth this Labor Day with the California Golden State Mountain Bike Championships. All disciplines will be featured including Cross Country, Downhill, Super-D, Mountain-X and the return of the famous Kamikaze Downhill. To register, please visit www.southridgeusa.com.

SQUAW VALLEY USA APPOINTS KYLE CREZEE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
[Squaw Valley USA] August 12, 2009- Squaw Valley USA announced today the appointment of Kyle Crezee as the resort’s new Director of Human Development.

"We are very excited about the future of Squaw Valley USA and we feel fortunate to welcome Kyle Crezee to our team,” exclaims Squaw Valley USA Chairman and CEO Nancy W. Cushing. “His wealth of industry experience and commitment to guest service will be invaluable as we enter our celebratory 60th year.”

A native of Big Bear, CA, 32-year-old Crezee brings over 15 years of experience in resort operations to Squaw Valley. Crezee’s ski industry resume ranges from Race Coach to Risk Management to Director of Event Services. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Ski Business and Resort Management from Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, NV.

Kyle Crezee’s most recent accomplishments include Mountain Services / Bike Park Manager at Northstar-at-Tahoe where his focus was on overall guest service and business development. He is also an active member of the Far West Ski Racing Board of Directors.

“I am extremely happy and honored to join Squaw Valley as they embark on their anniversary season,” says Crezee. “It will be a memorable season of growth and I look forward to contributing to the positive momentum Squaw has built since the VIII Winter Games.”

Crezee will join the Squaw Valley team in early September 2009.


For Great Lodging Specials Call 866-366-7261
or visit www.squaw.com

Wine Fest at Mammoth

An unforgettable weekend is only days away: escape to the mountains and the Mammoth Festival. It kicks off with Friday’s Wine Walk in The Village, shifts into high gear with Saturday’s main event featuring wine tasting, Gavin DeGraw live, Picnic in the Pines and art expo and winds down with Sunday’s Champagne Brunch featuring live music.

CALL 800.MAMMOTH to purchase tickets through 6:00pm Wednesday or check website for onsite ticket availability.


Save Big with Lodging Packages!

Save with a great lodging & event deal! The Mammoth Festival Package starts at just $98* and includes a commemorative wine glass, event t-shirt and tickets to Saturday’s main event.


*Restrictions apply. Must book by August 12.

West Coast Premiere of Black Winter

STANDARD FILMS HOSTS WEST COAST PREMIERE OF BLACK WINTER AT SQUAW VALLEY USA, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Join Standard Films at the Olympic Village Lodge for the WEST COAST PREMIERE of their newest 16mm snowboard film presented by Monster Energy
[Squaw Valley USA] August 11, 2009– The West Coast Premiere of Standard Films’ BLACK WINTER presented by Monster Energy comes to Squaw Valley USA on Friday, September 4. Since 1991 Standard Films has chronicled the progression of snowboarding as it transpired in far away snowy lands and in Tahoe at Squaw Valley USA. Early on, big mountain snowboarding found a home on the slopes of Squaw Valley, thanks to Standard Films. Entering Squaw’s 60th Anniversary Season, it is impossible to look back at the emergence and evolution of snowboarding at Squaw Valley without recognizing Standard Films’ incredible influence. The entire community is invited to join Standard Films for the premiere of their newest snowboard movie BLACK WINTER on September 4, 2009.

The BLACK WINTER Premiere is at the Olympic Village Lodge in Squaw Valley. Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now at Porter’s (Tahoe City, Truckee, Incline Village) and the Squaw Valley Cable Car ticket window. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Following the showing of BLACK WINTER, a special guest performer takes the stage for an after-party. The cash bar during the film and after-party are 21 & up only. All premiere-goers who want to drink at the bar during the film and stay for the after-party must be 21+ and have valid I.D.

The winter of 2009 will go down in history as one of the most transitional times that snowboarding has ever faced. Unlike any winter ever before, snow conditions were either the best ever or the most dangerous of all time. Out of these dark times rises Standard Films new High Definition Film: Black Winter, a movie that showcases the unstoppable progressive nature of snowboarding and the insatiable hunger of the riders to put down segments that will stand the test of time.

Enter the BLACK WINTER and witness the arrival of the next era of underground shreds Halldor Helgason of Iceland, Torstein Horgmo from Norway, Jason Dubois from Quebec City and Lonnie Kauk of Mammoth Lakes. Heavyweight Andreas Wiig comes aboard this season with his strongest freestyle segment to date. Chas Guldemond, Eric Jackson and Mark Landvik all have their own stories to tell about their BLACK WINTER experiences, from life changing contest wins to heart pounding avalanches.

The BLACK WINTER West Coast Premiere is the perfect prelude to winter, as the 16mm film documents the world's best snowboarding, shot on location in Terrace, BC, Norway, Iceland, Haines, Squaw Valley USA, Park City, Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Crested Butte, Montreal, QC, and Switzerland.

BLACK WINTER sponsors include Monster Energy, DC, Lib Tech, Rossignol, O’Neill, Airblaster, The North Face, Squaw Valley USA, Snowboarder Magazine, K2 Snowboards, Transworld Snowboarding Japan Magazine, V.I.O., POV Camera Systems, Onboard Europe Magazine, and FUEL TV.

The teaser for BLACK WINTER can be viewed at www.standardfilms.com. Additional event information is available on www.squaw.com or by calling (530) 583-6985.


For Great Lodging Specials Call 866-366-7261
or visit www.squawvacations.com

Great Labor Day At Royal Gorge!

ICE LAKES LODGE

LAKEFRONT

LABOR DAY WEEKEND $99 SPECIAL

STAY 2 NIGHTS AND GET THE THIRD NIGHT FREE

A great way to round out your summer & we're only 2 miles off Highway 80.

We are the ideal place to enjoy fresh mountain air. Bask in the sun on our private beach, take a dip in the lake, rent a canoe or do nothing at all and enjoy the comforts of Ice Lakes Lodge.

Lodging includes a continental breakfast buffet.

For reservations please call 530 426 3871

Summer Events

Squaw Valley USA this summer-an amazing mountain experience
• High Camp, el 8200' is the eighth wonder of the world; experience high altitude
dining, hike amongst the wildfl owers, relax in the blue waters of the Swimming
Lagoon & Spa or take an exhilerating spin at the Olympic Ice Pavilion.
• Take a hike! Guided sunset hikes are available on Friday and Saturday evenings at
6pm, departing from High Camp. All ages and abilities welcome.
• Stargazing: Saturday, August 8: Join professional stargazers and view the amazing
night sky with high powered telescopes. FREE with a Cable Car ticket.
Gear up and Get Out There! Shopping at Squaw Valley USA
The North Face Store is open daily with logo wear and technical gear for your adventure.
Join us for our annual tent sale on August 15-16 and get gear for 40-70% OFF
Let us plan your next party-we offer full service event planning
From weddings to corporate gatherings, from the base to the top of the mountain, we can
put together a complete and customized experience to remember. Call 530-452-7122
The Perseid Meteor Shower Campout: August 12 at High Camp
Reserve your space today for a fabulous evening of camping on the mountain and
a special viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower with our stargazing professionals.
This event sells out-reservations are required. Call 530-583-6985 or visit squaw.com
Dine at High Camp, el 8200'- lunch and dinner on the mountaintop
Experience a chef-prepared meal with amazing high sierra and Lake Tahoe views.
Lunch is served daily at the Poolside Cafe and sunset dinners are served nightly.
High Camp Activites: Ice Skating and Swimming at elevation 8200'
The fabulous Swimmng Lagoon and Spa is open daily from 11am - 7pm.
The Olympic Ice Pavilion overlooking Lake Tahoe is open daily from noon - 8:30pm
(Rink closes at 7pm on Wednesdays for pick up ice hockey)
Squaw Valley USA Custom Vacation Packages 1-800-545-4350
Let our experts plan your Lake Tahoe vacation. From Reno to Squaw Valley to the
blue shores of N. Lake Tahoe, we'll handle all the details and save you money.
Cable Car and Activity Prices -last Cable Car up at 8pm
Adult Cable Car ............... $24
Child Cable Car (4-12y) ...... $6
Yth/Sr Cable Car ............... $18
Adult Cable Car/Swim ...... $30
Child Cable Car/Swm ....... $17
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Swim .... $25
Adult Cable Car/Skate ...... $29
Child Cable Car/Skate ....... $15
Yth/Sr Cable Car/Skate ..... $24
Ad Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $34
Ch Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $20
Yth/Sr Ride/Skt/Swim ...... $29
PM Pricing (after 5pm)
Adult Cable Car ................ $12
Child Cable Car ................... $5
Yth/Sr Cable Car ............... $12
Ad Ride/Skate/Swim ......... $20
Child Ride/Skate/Swim ..... $15
Child Ride/Skate ............... $12
Weather Forecast
At elevation 8200' skies are expected
to be mostly clear with temperatures
in the low 70's. Please check the
daily weather for current conditions.
Operating Schedule
Poolside Cafe & Bar : 11:30am-8pm
Cable Car: 10:40am -9:00pm (last upload is at
8pm & Cable Car runs every 20 mins)
Swimming Lagoon & Spa: 11am - 7pm
Olympic Ice Pavilion: noon - 8:30pm (7pm on Wednesdays
for pick up ice hockey)
Upcoming Summer Events
www.squaw.com for more info
Tuesdays Bluesdays: every Tuesday:
discounted Cable Car and activity pricing and
live music in the Village at 6pm.
August
6 Free Summer Movie in the Village
"The Tale of Despereaux" at dusk
6 Winemaker Dinner at PlumpJack
7 Moongrove - Olympic House Sundeck
with music by Kapakahi and Mike Pinto, 5:30
7 Wine Tasting at Uncorked with Flowers Vineyards,
5pm
7 Sunset Hike, High Camp, 6pm
8 Wine Tasting at Uncorked with Flowers Vineyards,
5pm
8 Sunset Hike, High Camp, 6pm
8 Mountaintop Stargazing FREE with a Cable
Car ticket
11 Tuesday Bluesday: Disounted Cable Car and
High Camp activities
11 Tuesday Bluesday FREE Concert with Tinsley
Ellis in the Village, 6pm
12 Perseid Meteor Shower Campout
(reservations required)
13 Free Summer Movie in the Village
"Marley & Me at dusk"
24 Hr Hotline: (530) 583-6955 • www.squaw.com • Online Tickets: www.squawshop.com
For further information or to confi rm operatins, please consult a Guest Services Team Member or phone us at 530-583-6985. All operations and events are subject to change due to
weather and conditions beyond our control, therefore no refunds.

SQUAW VALLEY USA APPOINTS MIKE LIVAK SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

[Squaw Valley USA] August 4, 2009 – Squaw Valley USA announced today the appointment of longtime Tahoe resident Mike Livak as the resort’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, who will report to Chairman and CEO Nancy W. Cushing.

Mike Livak, 41, grew up in Reno, NV and attended Mount Rose Grammar, Swope Middle, and Reno High Schools before attending UCLA, where he studied English literature. Mike credits the Reno Junior Ski Program and Sky Tavern and many days spent at Squaw Valley with his father, for encouraging his early love and lifelong commitment to the sport of skiing. In 1990, following graduation, Livak relocated to Tahoe City and got a seasonal job at Squaw Valley as an apprentice ski instructor.

“Working at Squaw was so rewarding that, my single ‘year-off’ extended to six years!” says Livak. During summers, Mike pursued a variety of employment including construction, hotel food and beverage management, marina operations, and public swimming pool manager. “I think my experience with seasonal work and the commitment that is necessary to build a life for oneself in the Truckee-Tahoe region provide me with a unique appreciation for all of our employees - many of whom work for Squaw Valley seasonally.”

Along the way, Livak became certified as an emergency medical technician and attained level I avalanche certification. Livak returned to school in 1996 at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, earning an MBA with honors and an emphasis in Finance and Marketing in 1998. Thereafter, Mike returned to Squaw Valley, working in Administration, Marketing, directing Skier Education Programs, Environmental Improvement, planning, and performing a variety of management functions leading to the position of vice-president.

In 2006, following 16 years of employment with Squaw Valley, Livak commenced work as Project Manager and Senior V.P. of Royal Gorge, LLC, which owns and operates North America’s largest cross country ski resort, two mountain hotels, and two restaurants.

In addition to his employment history, Livak has participated as a member of the Squaw Valley Board of Directors since 1999. Livak speaks of his past and future at Squaw Valley:

I’m proud of the things we’ve accomplished at Squaw during the last decade, including vast improvements in environmental practices, the replacement of a paved parking lot with an exceptional base Village, and installation of new lifts including the Funitel, Headwall, Gold Coast, and Shirley Lake. I will proudly pick up my 19th consecutive season pass to ski Squaw Valley in November; this year it will come along with an exciting new set of responsibilities and opportunities to make Squaw Valley even better. Having had the opportunity to work closely with founder Alex Cushing, Nancy Cushing and previous General Managers Hans Burkhart and Ernst Hager, as well as Squaw Valley’s extended ‘family’ of wonderful employees and guests, I am both humbled and inspired to direct the Squaw Valley Team as we enter our historic 60th Anniversary Year and the 50th Anniversary of the Olympic Games in Squaw Valley.

Outgoing General Manager Ernst Hager, who has worked at Squaw Valley on and off since the early seventies, is retiring from his full-time duties but will advise Squaw Valley on a consulting basis.

“Squaw Valley has been an important part of my family’s life for over three decades. From my time as a U.S. Ski Team coach living here and raising my family, to my tenure as General Manager, life at Squaw has been eventful and rewarding. I am looking forward to spending more time with family here in the Valley, and to pursuing a lifestyle that includes more skiing,” says Hager.

“We are endlessly grateful for the effort and dedication Ernst Hager has put in as General Manager at Squaw Valley,” Nancy W. Cushing says of Hager. “Fortunately for us, he remains a consultant so that we can make continued use of his expertise.”

Like Hager, new Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Livak is a longtime member of the Squaw Family and an avid skier – attributes that make him a welcome choice for the position.

“Mike Livak has spent a great deal of time playing and working in Squaw Valley,” says Cushing. “I speak for everyone here when I say we are extremely pleased he is rejoining the Squaw Valley family to lead us into our celebratory 60th Anniversary year. He will be here welcoming our new 50/60 passholders, as well as the local Tahoe community and our national and international visitors.”

Livak plans to commence work for Squaw Valley in early September.


Site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley USA is located five miles north of Lake Tahoe along the Truckee River on Highway 89. The year-round resort offers 4,000 acres of lift-served terrain including superpipes and terrain parks, ice skating, snowtubing, indoor rock climbing, an Olympic Winter Games Museum, shopping, dining and more. For more information call 530-583-6985, or visit www.squaw.com

Big weekend at Squaw Valley USA

This weekend, August 1-2, we have an exciting calendar of events including:



Wild West Weekend at High Camp with pony rides for children, a petting zoo with donkeys, mini goats, pigs and more!, live music and a Square dance Exhibition.

All of these activities are FREE with a Cable Car ticket!



The Poolside BBQ will be open all weekend and serving a mouth-watering rib dish; $20 for adults and $10 for children





Also on Saturday…

The 55th Annual Tevis Cup is Saturday morning. The horses will ride through Squaw at about 6am.



The 29th Annual Mountain Run will offer registration from 7-9am with the run starting at 9am.

This event benefits the Tahoe Forest Hospital and Auburn Ski Club



Stargazing at High Camp FREE with a Cable Car ticket (and Cable Car tickets and activity packages are all discounted after 5pm)



PlumpJack Sport DJ Pool Party