Squaw Hosts Campout for Perseid Meteor Shower

Families can watch the sky light up at the Perseid Meteor Shower Campout on August 12

[Squaw Valley USA] July 25, 2011 – On Friday, August 12, friends and families can camp under the stars and watch the night sky light-up at the best viewing location in Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA's High Camp, el. 8200'.

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 Friday, August 12. On this night, 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 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Upon arriving at High Camp, guests have the option of starting off the evening with a self-led sunset hike around Squaw Valley’s upper mountain peaks or eating dinner at the resort’s mountaintop café (not included in price). Following, there will be an informational briefing on telescopes as well as campfire activities, with meteor shower viewing beginning at 10 p.m. In the morning campers will enjoy a continental breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 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 (530) 583-6985.

Campout Schedule:
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.- Camper uploads (last upload at 8pm. Check in at the Cable Car ticket window)
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.- Dinner at the Poolside Café (optional, not included in price)
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.- Camp set up
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.- Guided walk through the solar system (optional)
8 p.m.- Perseid Meteor Shower discussion and camping overview
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.- Camping and Perseid viewing
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.- Continental breakfast
5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.- Camp breakdown
8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m - Camper downloads

Price:
Adults (16 +): $75
Young Adults & Children (15 & under): $50
Price includes Cable Car, professional stargazing

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 Winter Games, the first televised Olympics. Squaw Valley is one of the largest and most diverse mountain resorts in North America, with incomparable outdoor recreational amenities that attract both local residents and visitors from around the globe. For more information, please visit www.squaw.com