Squaw Hosts a Week of Safety Programs for National Safety Awareness Week

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] January 16, 2012 – In honor of National Safety Awareness Week, Squaw Valley is hosting a full calendar of events and activities this week promoting safety both on and off the mountain. Celebrated across the country from January 14 through January 22, Safety Week is part of the National Ski Area Association’s safety-awareness program.

“The safety of our guests and our employees is our number one priority,” said Squaw Valley CEO Andy Wirth. “Supporting National Safety Week puts the spotlight on our programs that are in practice on a daily basis.”

In honor of Safety Week, Squaw is offering two free terrain park safety clinics daily through January 22, as well as free avalanche beacon workshops on January 20 and January 21 (RSVP by calling (530) 452-7260). On January 20, Squaw is hosting the annual Steep & Deep Avalanche Awareness Clinic at 6:30 p.m. This free clinic is open to all ages and features multi-media presentations by local guides, extreme skiers and forecasters on weather, terrain analysis and snow stability. In keeping with the safety theme, Squaw is offering 20% off helmet purchases at all Squaw retail locations through January 22.

Squaw is also hosting a number of fun activities for kids this Safety Week. Kids can meet the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol and take their pictures with the Squaw Dogs – the only American rescue dog team asked to patrol at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Kids can also take part in the Squaw Kids Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 21 – a fun, safety oriented, scavenger hunt that takes kids around the mountain learning important aspects on how to be safe.

Other great Safety Week kids’ activities include the chance to meet a groomer and climb into the giant snow cats to learn safety tips, or decorate their helmets with outrageous style during Crazy Helmet Day.

With safety events and activities running all week, these are just the tip of the iceberg. Click here for a full Safety Week event calendar.


Stay & Ski Free at The Village at Squaw Valley
Guests at The Village at Squaw can stay and ski free this January, starting at just $107 per person/per night through February 2, 2012. To book, visit www.thevillageatsquaw.com or call 1.866.818.6963.


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. More details are available at squaw.com.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows recently joined forces, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can now access 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on the Tahoe Super Pass or any lift ticket.