Ride the Cable Car and Play in the Snow at Squaw Valley USA

Squaw Valley’s aerial Cable Car brings guest 2,000 feet to scenic views, mountaintop activities – and snow!

[Squaw Valley USA] July 29, 2011 - Squaw Valley’s aerial Cable Car offers incredible views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada as it ascends 2,000 feet from The Village at Squaw Valley to High Camp, el. 8,200 feet. The perfect summer adventure, the Cable Car offers miles of breathtaking hiking, a host of activities for kids of all ages, and this year—snow!

Last winter’s record breaking snowfall means there is still plenty of snow to be had at the top of the mountain. Snow seekers can ride the Cable Car and walk less than 500 yards to wage a full on snowball fight or build a summer snowman. Some patches of snow are likely to remain all the way through fall until the first snowfall—meaning skiers and riders may be skiing on some of this snow come next ski season.

From the wildflowers blooming in the High Camp meadow to the cascading waterfalls in Shirley Canyon, last winter’s record breaking snowfall is also resulting in truly spectacular hiking this summer. The Cable Car is the perfect way to effortlessly access Squaw Valley’s miles of hiking trails. Especially for those traveling with kids or family pets, the Cable Car allows guests to enjoy the gorgeous view of Lake Tahoe and mountaintop hiking trails without needing to tackle the 2,000 vertical feet to get there. Well behaved and leashed dogs can ride the Cable Car free of charge or get their own Pet Pass with a minimum $15 donation to the Humane Society.

In addition to hiking, the Cable Car is also the gateway to a host of summer activities including paintball, roller skating, tennis and swimming at the High Camp Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. Whether one is looking to spend the day playing capture the flag at the paintball arena or relax at the mountaintop pool and Umbrella Bar, the Cable Car is the gateway to summer adventure for the whole family.

Cable Car tickets are available for purchase in the Cable Car lobby, located across from Starbucks in The Village at Squaw Valley. Tickets cost $29 for adults, $22 for youth and seniors and $10 for kids 12 and under. The Cable Car is open daily from 10:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) and 10:40 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Friday and Saturday).

For great summer lodging packages, call 1-866-366-7261 or visit www.squaw.com.

Squaw Valley USA was founded in 1949 and hosted the 1960 Olympic