Squaw Hosts Campout for Perseid Meteor Shower This Thursday

Families Camp to Watch The Perseid Meteor Shower on Thursday, August 12th



[Squaw Valley USA] August 6, 2010 – On Thursday, August 12, families camp under the stars to watch the night sky light-up at the best viewing location in Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA's High Camp, el. 8200'. Interested parties can make reservations for the Perseid Meteor Shower Campout by calling 1-800-545-4350.


The Perseids come every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. Among the many nights of the shower, there is always the one night that the viewing of the shower is at its best. This year, that evening falls on Thursday, August 12. Sky watchers can witness colorful fireballs, occasional outbursts and long hours of gracefully streaking meteors.

Perseid Meteor Shower campers can upload the Cable Car between 5pm and 6:30pm. Upon arriving at High Camp, guests have the option of starting off the evening with a sunset hike around Squaw Valley’s upper mountain peaks or eating dinner at the mountaintop cafe (not included in price). Following, there will be an informational briefing on telescopes as well as campfire activities and at 10 pm, the meteor shower viewing will begin! In the morning, from 7 am to 8 am, campers will enjoy a continental breakfast before downloading the Cable Car.

Reservations for the Perseid Meteor Shower Campout are required and this event does sell out. Registrants will receive a detailed information packet along with confirmation. Those interested in more information or in making reservations can call 1-800-545-4350.

Event Schedule
5:00pm - 8:40pm- Guest arrival. Check in. Tent Setup
7:00pm - 8:00pm- Mountaintop Dinner (optional - not included in price)
9:40pm - 7:00am - Camping
10:00pm - Meteor shower viewing!
7:00am - 8:00am- Continental Breakfast
8:00am - 9:20am - Cable Car downloads

Price:
Adults (16 years and older): $72
Young Adults & Children (15 & under): $48


Includes: Professional stargazers on site to assist guests with questions about meteor shower, viewing telescopes, campsite, High Camp evening activities (ice skating and swimming) and continental breakfast.