Ski Free at Squaw Valley USA with Same-Day Flights
Squaw Valley USA now offers free afternoon lift tickets to same-day air travelers



[Squaw Valley USA] December 22, 2010 – Squaw Valley USA announces a great new deal where guests just off the airplane can ski or ride the afternoon and evening for free. Starting today, guests can present a same-day commercial airline boarding pass with a matching photo ID at Squaw Valley’s Season Passes & Tickets office and receive a complimentary lift ticket good for the rest of the afternoon as well as night skiing.

These complimentary half-day lift tickets are valid from 1pm until 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays or from 1pm until 7pm mid-week while night operations are in effect. This new program means that guests from across the nation can have breakfast in the airport of their origination city and enjoy lunch, or even dinner on the slopes of Squaw Valley USA.

Located just 42 miles or 50 minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and 2 hours from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Squaw Valley USA is one of the most accessible world-class ski resorts in North America. In addition to fantastic airport service, Squaw Valley is located just 3.5 hours on I-80 from San Francisco and the Bay Area.

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is widely known for easy access, effortless check-ins and a temperate climate that makes weather-related delays and closures an extreme rarity. The Reno-Tahoe International airport was also recently ranked #1 in the nation in terms of flights added since the third quarter of 2009. Since January 2010, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport has announced 17 new flights including a new non-stop daily flight to Houston, Texas beginning February 21, 2011 on Continental Airlines.

To be eligible for a complimentary half-day ticket, guests must present a proof of same-day air travel at Squaw Valley’s Season Pass Office or the Special Tickets Office. One ticket per proof of travel. Proof of travel is defined as a boarding pass, printed itinerary or baggage claim check. Document of proof must contain the day’s travel date, flight number and traveler’s full name. Matching photo ID must be presented.