Monday, August 30, 2010

MONSTER ENERGY HOSTS WEST COAST PREMIERE OF STANDARD
FILMS THE STORMING AT RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK, SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
Standard Films brings the newest HD snowboard film by Mike Hatchett and Travis Robb home to Lake
Tahoe for an evening of snowboard cinema and live entertainment
[North Lake Tahoe, CA] August 26, 2010 – The West Coast Premiere of Standard Films’ THE
STORMING presented by Monster Energy comes to the Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley, CA on
Saturday, September 18. An institution in action sports, Standard Films has been capturing the essence
of snowboarding since 1991, beginning with the iconic “TB” series that defined a genre of filmmaking.
Standard Films’ legacy of portraying the progression of snowboarding through acclaimed film
continues with THE STORMING. The newest HD film by Mike Hatchett and Travis Robb, THE
STORMING marks the 19th annual release from Standard Films. Following its Global Premiere at Red
Rocks (CO), the Standard crew comes home to Lake Tahoe for the West Coast Premiere of THE
STORMING on September 18, 2010.
Special guests attending the West Coast Premiere are THE STORMING crew of Mike Hatchett and Travis
Rob, with riders Torstein Horgmo, Lonnie Kauk, Sammy Luebke and more.
THE STORMING West Coast Premiere is styling out snowboarding fans with a lavish evening of
snowboard cinema and music in the Grand Sierra Ballroom at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley.
Doors open at 7:45 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. Tickets are on sale now at all Porter’s locations
(Tahoe City, Truckee, Incline Village). Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
Following the showing of THE STORMING, special guest performers take the ballroom stage for the
after-party. All premiere-goers who want to access the cash bar during the film and after-party must be
21+ with valid I.D.
The teaser for THE STORMING can be viewed at www.thestorming.com.
BULLETIN ACTIVATION WARNING: Standard Films on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe (CA) has issued a
global snowboarding progression warning.
REPORTING IN THE LIMITLESS PROGRESSION PHENOMENON ARE: Halldor Helgason, Sammy Luebke, Lonnie
Kauk, Xavier de le Rue, Leanne Pelosi, Eiki Helgason, Ryan Tiene, Erin Comstock, Kimmy Fasani, Hana
Beaman, Raewyn Reid, Will Lavigne, Jason Dubois, Kazu Kokubo, Torstein Horgmo and many more.
WARNING LOCATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Norway, Iceland, Haines, Valdez, Quebec City,
Squaw Valley, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe backcountry, BC backcountry Stevens
Pass, Hemsedal, Utah, Sweden, Chamonix, and DC Mtn. Lab.
THE STORMING WARNING IS ACTIVATED BY: Monster Energy, DC, Lib Tech, Da Kine, The North Face,
Squaw Valley USA, Transworld Snowboarding Japan, Snowboarder Magazine, Onboard Magazine,
Burton, Thin Air Motorsports, K2 Snowboards, CountourHD, Empire, and FUEL TV, and the Resort at
Squaw Creek.
More information on THE STORMING West Coast Premiere is available at www.standardfilms.com and
www.squawcreek.com.
Standard Films has been “the soul of snowboard cinema” since 1991. Located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe in the High Sierra mountains,
Standard Films produces the highest quality snowboard films and televisions shows each winter. Beginning with the “Totally Board” films
that pioneered big mountain snowboarding and changed action sports filmmakin

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Whats New for 2010 2011

[Squaw Valley USA] August 17, 2010 – Squaw Valley USA is excited to announce a host of new shops, amenities and company leaders for the 2010-11 winter season. This year Squaw Valley has more to offer than ever before with a new mountaintop kids zone, expanded night skiing and renovated base lodge. In addition to the new additions, Squaw Valley is bringing back many popular programs such as the Women of Winter on Wednesdays (WOW) ski clinic and Ski-with-Jonny Days (powdered by Sprint) when skiers and riders can get a free mountain tour led by the one and only Jonny Moseley.



New CEO
The 2010/11 winter season welcomes Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s new Chief Executive Officer. Wirth succeeds Nancy Cushing, who will remain Chairman of the Board after retiring from the position of CEO. Cushing has advised the corporation since 1985 and served as its president since 1994. Wirth comes to Squaw Valley from Steamboat with extensive experience in both management and mountain operations.


“I’m looking forward to this opportunity as it’s a chance to work with a legendary mountain resort and a terrific management team. I will seek to further strengthen Squaw’s position as the premier ski destination for families and serious skiers alike, as well as creating the most fun, exciting consumer experience,” said Wirth.


New Mountaintop Kids Zone
Squaw Valley USA is the best place to be a kid and it’s only getting better for the 2010/11 winter season. Squaw Valley plans to transform the Belmont Park into a Kids’ fun zone complete with a snowfort and kid-friendly jumps, bumps and whoopty-doos. Also new for the 2010-11 season, kids can discover Squaw Valley’s mountain secrets with a new kids map designed to lead them on a grand adventure around the mountain. Kids will follow the map through Squaw Valley’s kid-friendly terrain to find fun facts about the mountain’s animals, history and natural habitat.

Expanded Night Terrain Park
For the 2010-11 winter season, Squaw Valley is greatly expanding their night skiing with improved lighting in the Riviera terrain park and halfpipe. Free with any lift ticket, skiers and riders can hit the slopes from 9am to 9pm on weekends (9am to 7pm midweek) during night operations and enjoy other High Camp night activities such as ice skating at the Olympic Ice Pavilion or an amazing dining experience at one of the upper mountain restaurants.

The new lights will mean big things for skiers and riders looking to get their fill of park riding. Snowboarder Conor Toumarkine calls it a “rad decision by Squaw.” “It totally expands the terrain. Now people will be able to hit Squaw’s halfpipe and epic features well into the night—it’s going to be awesome.”

Gates To Skills – New Ski Clinic
This season, skiers can feel the excitement of running through the gates, coached by one of the best—Thomas Gardtman. The Gates To Skills Clinic is an all-day ski program using gate training as an effective means to enhance, strengthen and hone one’s all-around skiing skills. The clinic features coaching in technical free skiing, dryland exercises, slalom, and GS—including video analysis.
Thomas Gardtman has been coaching and instructing top level national and international skiers for more than forty years. Gardtman continues to ski the most challenging conditions and locations.

New Conference Center
Squaw Valley just completed an extensive remodel of the Olympic Village Inn Conference Center. This facility will be available for meeting space, weddings and conferences. The remodel included all new flooring, A/V updates and a redesign of the outdoor gardens. This storied building was the first and only facility in which Olympic athletes dined together under one roof, and the space now maintains its classic and romantic feeling but with modern functionality.

Base Lodge Renovations
The legendary Olympic house will be brilliantly remodeled for the start of the 2010-11 winter season. The remodel includes opening up the building to better accommodate large indoor events. The new layout and design embraces the rich history of the space and employs extensive use of natural materials and environmentally advanced materials and energy uses. The base lodge remodel will include the addition of delicious new menu items including Squaw Valley's new Food and Beverage Director, Dave Benge's very own signature burrito.

New Demo Center & Ski Shop
This winter, Squaw Valley is opening a high-performance demo center that allows guests to try out this season’s latest ski technology. Both Skiers and riders can rent brand new high-performance rental equipment and skiers can demo this season’s latest skis from all the top manufactures. The new shop will work in conjunction with Squaw Valley’s mountaintop demo center, allowing guests to grab one set of demo skis at the bottom, and exchange them at the top of the mountain throughout the day until they finally meet their match—all for one flat rate. Located in the Village, the new shop will rent high-performance ski boots, skis, snowboards, snowboard boots, snowshoes and demo skis.
The new shop will also offer the best in tuning technology as Squaw Valley proudly boasts a revolutionary new Wintersteiger Tuning Machine. This incredible service provides the best ski and snowboard tuning on the planet and can bring equipment back to a factory-fresh condition.

Renovated Squaw Kids Children’s Center
The Squaw Kids Children’s Center, a frontrunner of environmental building, will be renovated for the 2010/11 winter season to improve the flow of registration traffic in the building and to better accommodate kids. The Squaw Kids program, known for their encouraging and skilled staff, imparts a life-long love of winter spots on kids of all ages. The renovation includes an expanded second floor, larger lunch room and more space in the rental room to accommodate a greater helmet selection.

3 New State-of-The-Art Grooming Machines
Squaw Valley’s grooming is getting even better for the 2010/11 winter season with the addition of 3 new state-of-the-art grooming machines.Squaw Valley’s grooming department features the most winch cats in the Tahoe region and an esteemed grooming team with experience on legendary terrain across the world including New Zealand, Australia, Japan and multiple World Cups. Squaw Valley’s three new piston bully 400s are capable of grooming more terrain per hour while using less significantly fuel, therefore improving both the quality of grooming and the environmental sustainability of the fleet.

Improved Snowmaking
Squaw Valley continues its multi-year effort of upgrading the mountain’s snowmaking equipment to greener and more efficient models. Now in its ninth year, Squaw has successfully upgraded 145 guns, including 39 new snowguns for the 2010-11 season. Further, Squaw Valley is demoing 8 new Saphyr snow-towers in the upcoming season. The Saphyr guns are nearly 30% more energy efficient than the most up-to-date B3 guns, requiring significantly less running time and less air to create the same amount of snow. Finally, Squaw Valley will be expanding snowmaking to halfpipe for the 2010-11 season, improving Squaw Valley’s terrain park offerings throughout the season.

Transformation of entire ground floor of Gold Coast Lodge
The 2010-11 winter season brings the completion of the final stage of the $3 million remodel of the mid-mountain restaurants at Gold Coast. Beginning with The ARC for the 2009/10 winter season and now with 39° North on the ground floor of the complex, the 14,000 squaw foot space has been transformed into an inspiring atmosphere with new food and an entirely new aesthetic. Located at the top terminal of the Funitel (Squaw’s 28-person gondola), The ARC and 39° North are constructed using an abundance of recycled and sustainable building materials including:


· 80% reclaimed and recycled wood products
· Water-based and low VOC paints and finishes
· Sustainable bamboo flooring and wall paneling
· Rubber floors made from 100% recycled rubber tires
· Natural slate and granite countertops and counter fronts
· LED and compact florescent lighting (CFLs) fixtures, and 20% low voltage halogen lights


The final renovations to 39° North are the icing on the cake for two years of incredible improvements to Squaw Valley’s food and beverage program. Squaw Valley has received rave reviews on the completely redesigned menus and facilities, and it is only going to get better. The 2010-11 winter season welcomes Dave Benge as Squaw Valley’s new Director of Food and Beverage. Benge comes to Squaw Valley with over eighteen years of executive food and beverage experience at Lake Tahoe resorts.


One of Squaw Valley's Food and Beverage Reviews (Winter 2009-10)
"The Arc at Squaw Valley makes one of the best ski resort burgers out there.”
– Brad Japhe of SeriousEats.com


New Shops in the Village
This season, Squaw welcomes a host of new shops to the European-style base village. Guests can stroll the village streets and peruse Squaw’s specialty wine shop, fine art gallery and unique clothing boutiques—not to mention stores filled with the latest ski gear and accessories.


This season, Squaw Valley welcomes the addition of three new retail stores: Squaw Dogs, Marmot and Squaw One Logo Company. Geared towards active dogs and their people, Squaw Dogs features a wide offering of food and supplements to keep dogs healthy, as well as all the gear they need for great adventures. Meanwhile, Marmot features name-brand Marmot gear and outdoor clothing while Squaw One Logo Company has all the essential Squaw Valley logowear.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Trails & Vistas: “If Dreams Were Clouds” Art Hike

Squaw Valley USA - September 11 & 12, 2010


[Squaw Valley USA] August 13, 2010 – Music, art, dance and poetry unite in the Sierra Nevada at 6,200 feet in the seventh annual inspiring art hike produced by Trails and Vistas on September 11th and 12th at Squaw Valley USA in Olympic Valley (North Lake Tahoe), CA. Audience members, led by an experienced guide, hike in small groups pausing at ten art venues, each set against the striking backdrop of towering granite rock faces and cascading mountains. Blending art with nature, the hike has a profound effect on participants who become integral members of this unique experience. Sold out four years in a row, Trails and Vistas’ art hike, is an extraordinary experience for North Tahoe residents and visitors alike.

Artists and performers will present the expected and the unexpected; taking participants on a journey that will resonate deeply in their soul. This year’s theme, “If Dreams were Clouds” honors the dreamtime. Inspired by dream songs of the land and animals intertwined with the playful and powerful dance of clouds in the sky, artists play with the concept of dreamtime and clouds-floating, twisting, and holding a sculptural figurine before being carried away to another place or sculpted into a memory.

2010 Artists and Performers Capacitor, a renowned ensemble of dancers, headlines the 2010 Trails and Vistas art hikes throughout the weekend with poetic moving bodies in the landscape set to musical earthly sounds. San Francisco’s interdisciplinary dance company collaborates with the scientific and art community to create mind-expanding, heart-gripping live performances. One of Capacitor's recent projects, a dance work created in the Costa Rican jungle and called “Biome,” has been described as “an exploration of desire and yearning in the natural world.” The New York Times praised the dance troupe performances as "Ingenious...Within Outer Spaces compared heavenly bodies to human bodies and found them equally amazing."

Featured artists for Sunday, September 12 art hikes only is the Banana Slug String Band. It's toe-tappin' earth-lovin' music and science education at its best! The Banana Slug Band brings a fun-filled eco-music vocals and guitar performance which will display their commitment to fostering positive attitudes about the environment, and sparking a playful sense of wonder in all people. The Banana Slug’s musicianship is as strong as is its message. The band has performed at hundreds of venues across the U.S. and Canada including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Trails and Vistas is also collaborating with more than 20 other artisans to cultivate a transformational experience for every participant. Last year’s stand out performer, Angelika’s Healing Music, returns with her musical magic from lands afar. Speaking about last year’s art hike in Truckee, Angelika reflects, “Performing at Trails and Vistas was one of those unique experiences that sticks out from all the rest. Singing for a whole weekend in a magical ancient Aspen Grove to all of nature and the people coming by under the blue and dreamy Sierra sky.” Additional returning performers include local dancers from InnerRhythms Dance Theatre and Arts For the Schools artist and poet Cathee van Rossem St. Clair.

Hike Information and Tickets
The nearly three mile long hike is strenuous and includes approximately 1,500 gain in elevation. Hikers must be comfortable traversing some rocky areas including some steep pitches. Hiking groups will depart every 15 minutes with a trail leader (dogs and photography are not allowed). Tickets are on sale now, cost $30 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets may be purchased at www.trailsandvistas.org or by calling the Truckee Chamber at (530) 587-2757.

Trails and Vistas Sky Sponsorship, the organization’s signature sponsor, has been secured thanks to The Richardson House. Trails and Vistas is thankful for the host sponsor of Squaw Valley USA, and funding from the Lahontan Foundation, Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, Truckee Rotary, For Goodness Sake and The Cedar House Sport Hotel. A complete description of the art hike is available at www.trailsandvistas.org.

About Trails and Vistas
Trails and Vistas is a 501(c)(3) organization that combines hiking with artistic expression in the majestic Sierra Nevada. The organization’s mission is to create art experiences in nature that inspire environmental awareness. Trails and Vistas’ distinctive art hike is a collaborative effort led by Trails and Vistas’ Artistic Director Nancy Tieken Lopez , Performance Director Elizabeth Archer with support from local non-profits including InnerRhythms Dance Theatre, Truckee Donner Land Trust, KidZone Museum, and Arts For the Schools. To learn more visit www.trailsandvistas.org.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Squaw Valley USA Announces the Appointment of

Scott Clarkson to the Position of Vice President of Marketing and Sales




[Squaw Valley USA] August 10, 2010 – Squaw Valley USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Clarkson to the newly-created position of Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Clarkson will be responsible for resort marketing and sales at Squaw Valley Ski Corporation to include The Village at Squaw Valley USA and Squaw Valley Central Reservations. Clarkson will join the Squaw Valley team this September and will report to Livak and to CEO Andy Wirth.


Clarkson brings 25 years of experience in mountain resort marketing and sales, with a proven ability to enhance the guest experience, increase skier visits, and develop a resort’s brand while growing both revenues and skier visits.


“We look forward to the experience and expertise that Scott will bring to our mission. We are in an exciting period of opportunity and Scott’s marketing capabilities will be an invaluable asset as we move forward” said Mike Livak.


Clarkson comes to Squaw Valley USA from Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, where he most recently held the position of Vice President of Marketing and was a member of the executive team. Clarkson’s career at Okemo began in 1995, where he advanced from Director of Marketing throughout his tenure with the resort operating company.


As a member of Okemo’s executive team, Clarkson has developed marketing plans and promotions for all aspects of the winter operation including real estate, resort lodging, culinary and ski and ride school. He has recently been working toward increasing summer business for the resort through the development of creative packaging and supporting events at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Village.


“Squaw Valley USA is a world class mountain with incredible terrain and an intimate alpine village at its base. I am very excited to be a part of the team to transform a legendary mountain into a legendary mountain resort. With the acquisition of the Village at Squaw Valley USA last January, the mountain resort experience can now be unified and promoted as a complete vacation destination that appeals to families and to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities,” said Scott Clarkson.


In 1998 Clarkson worked with the executive team from Okemo on their successful proposal to commercially operate New Hampshire’s Mount Sunapee Resort on public lands, and in 2004 he helped Triple Peaks, LLC with the acquisition of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado. Among other functions Clarkson facilitated a team approach to develop Triple Peaks strategic partnerships and design a new line-up of season pass products for the resort company.


Clarkson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lyndon State College in Vermont and attended The Whittemore School of Business at the University of New Hampshire. In 1997, Clarkson and his team won the “Best Overall Marketing Campaign” from the National Ski Areas Association in the 500,000+ skier visit category. Clarkson was also active in the Okemo Valley community serving on various boards to promote youth sports.


Clarkson’s family includes his wife Martha, and their two sons Jamie, a sophomore at University of Colorado at Boulder and Parker, a senior at Burr & Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont. All are avid skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Monday, August 9, 2010

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.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Great Deals on Top Brands at Squaw Valley’s Annual Tent Sale

Up to 70% off name-brand apparel on August 14 & 15, 2010



[Squaw Valley USA] August 6, 2010 – This August, Squaw Valley USA is hosting a gigantic Tent Sale with everything from winter outerwear and accessories to breezy summer casual wear at a huge discount. Apparel and accessories for every size and every season are on sale for 20-70% off at Squaw Valley USA on August 14 & 15, 2010.

The Tent Sale boasts top brands in apparel such as The North Face, Patagonia, Sessions, Burton, Marmot, Dakine, Prana, Mountain Hardware, Smith, Oakley, Obermeyer, Salomon, Robeez and much more for up to 70% off the retail price.

The sale runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15. The tent will be located in front of The North Face store at the base of Squaw Valley USA.

To find out more about the annual Tent Sale at Squaw Valley USA, go to www.squaw.com or call 530-583-6985.



Stay & Bike in the Village - $104* per night (*starting rate)
Package includes lodging in the Village at Squaw, two full-day cruiser bike rentals and two complimentary Cable Car/Swimming Lagoon passes to High Camp.
Book Online or Call 1.866.818.6963

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Thursday August 5
New Jump Line on Twilight Zone!
The Mammoth Mountain Bike Park has 70+ miles of open bike trails including three options from the top: Kamikaze, Skid Marks and Off the Top. This week the trail crew brought out the big machinery to haul some dirt and build a new jump line on Lower Twilight Zone to finish out the bottom half of that trail. The rebuilt section includes about six new jumps, a few berms and a bridge so Twilight Zone riders can pass over Uptown. All trails are now open except for a section of Upper Velocity that still has a bit of snow on it.

In addition to the Panorama Gondola and the Bike Shuttle, Mammoth is running Stump Alley Express from 10am-4pm on weekends for quick laps from mid-mountain.

Current Mountain Bike Park Transportation:
-Bike Park Shuttle (Village to Main Lodge): 9am-5:30pm daily
-Panorama Gondola (Main Lodge to the top): 9am-4:30pm daily
-Stump Alley Express (Chair 2): 10am-4pm Saturday/Sunday

To check out a quick video of recent happenings in the bike park, head over to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYt_Sz25AZA


Mammoth Festival featuring Train
Don't miss out on 40+ wineries, art exhibits, great food and a music performance by Train - August 20-22, 2010

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

30th Annual Squaw Valley Mountain Run – Saturday, August 7


Family event that also provides challenge for top level runners and benefits two local non profits: Auburn Ski Club Junior Nordic skiers and The Tahoe Forest Cancer Center


[Squaw Valley USA] August 2, 2010 – Saturday, August 7, hundreds of runners and hikers will make an annual pilgrimage to the top of Squaw Valley to enjoy a great workout with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra. This year marks the 30th year of the Squaw Valley Mountain Run, and organizers expect over 500 entries.

Starting at the base of Squaw Valley USA (el. 6200’) the course climbs the 3.6 mile Mountain Run trail up to High Camp (el. 8200’) where awards, a raffle, music, refreshments and beer will be provided for participants.

The Squaw Valley Mountain Run is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to experience the Tahoe region and celebrate the summer season in the Sierra. Many parents choose to push a stroller or carry infants as an added challenge. The fastest time on record is 29 minutes, set by Shiloh Mielke from Weaverville, North Carolina in 2008. Delbert Wichelman, age 85, is the oldest competitor and a regular at the race.

Participants can choose to run or hike up to High Camp, or they can participate in the guided Flower Walk at High Camp on easy rolling terrain. Perfect for those looking for something a little mellower, the Flower Walk offers participants a free ride up and down the mountain on Squaw Valley’s scenic Cable Car.


All participants in the run/hike and flower hike will get a souvenir beer mug, beer (or lemonade for kids), snacks, a free Cable Car ride back down, and will be entered in the Mountain Run raffle. Awards for the uphill competitors will be given for top three places in five age categories.

Cost of entry:
(Pre Registration) Adult - $35; 18 & Under - $20
(Day of Event) Adult - $45; 18 & Under - $30

About the event:
The event is part of La Sportiva Mountain series and attracts both top runners from across the country, as well as recreational runners and hikers. The organization of the race was taken over by The Auburn Ski Club Junior Nordic Team four years ago as a fundraiser. The Club has continued the tradition of the event being a way for many people to celebrate life following personal struggles with cancer or in memory of a loved one who may have been less fortunate. Every year 20% of event proceeds go to The Tahoe Forest Cancer Center to help cancer patients receive the treatment they need.


More information and downloadable entry forms (to mail in) are available at www.squawmountainrun.com. Participants can sign up online at www.active.com.