Squaw Valley Opens for the Season on Wednesday, November 23

[Olympic Valley, CA] November 22, 2011 – Squaw Valley is slated to open for skiing and riding on Wednesday, November 23. The Lake Tahoe resort recently received over half a foot of snow, and snowmaking efforts have been going full force since Halloween. The National Weather Service has noted that La Niña, which brought a record-breaking 810 inches to Squaw last winter, has re-emerged in the tropical Pacific Ocean and is forecast to gradually strengthen and continue into winter - meaning possible repeat large snow totals for this winter season.

Skiers and riders can kick-off winter on November 23 by taking their first turns of the season on the slopes accessed by the Red Dog and Exhibition chairlifts, scheduled to spin from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Squaw Valley's Snowsports School will be open in a brand new location, offering private and group lessons to help skiers and snowboarders get back in the groove. Squaw's renovated ski and snowboard rental shops will also be opening on November 23 with a full new rental fleet of top of the line Salomon skis and boards.

Opening day marks the soft opening of Squaw Valley’s new SnoVentures Activity Zone, offering new mini snowmobiles for kids and snowtubing for the entire family. Guests can also take a scenic ride up Squaw Valley’s Aerial Tram to enjoy dining and ice skating overlooking Lake Tahoe.

Opening day also marks the final week in which skiers and riders can purchase a Tahoe Super Pass at the current reduced rates. Starting at just $439, the Tahoe Super Pass is the first pass in ski resort history to offer season-long, interchangeable access to both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Tahoe Super Passes are on sale now and available at these incredible rates through November 30.

Through Squaw's new "Turn in Your Ticket" program, skiers and riders will be able to turn in their 2011-12 lift tickets on the day of purchase at the Tickets, Passes and Snowsports Center, and receive the full amount off the purchase of a Tahoe Super Pass before prices go up after November 30.

Squaw Valley will be starting the season off with early-season discounted lift tickets. Adults can ski all day for $59, youth and seniors for $49, super seniors and kids 12 and under for $25. For more information on ticket pricing and the most up-to-date conditions and operations, please see www.squaw.com or call 1-800-403-0206.


Early Season Lodging Package at The Village at Squaw Valley


Take advantage of the early season this winter. Get a one bedroom condominium suite for a two night stay through December 15, 2011 for just $90 per person/per night. Opening day is scheduled for November 23, 2011 – don’t miss your first chance to make some turns this season. For more information or to book, call 1-866-818-6963 or visit TheVillageAtSquaw.com.


About Squaw Valley

Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is internationally renowned for legendary terrain that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts, and ranges from an expansive mountaintop beginner area to unrivaled expert steeps, trees and bowls. Off the mountain, families relax in The Village at Squaw Valley around the cozy fire pits or enjoy a host of restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries. Guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcony, for the ultimate slopeside lodging experience.

Squaw Valley recently joined forces with neighboring Alpine Meadows, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can now access 6,000 skiable acres, 44 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on the Tahoe Super Pass or any lift ticket. More details are available at www.squaw.com.