Squaw Hosts Retro Ski Day with Free Hot Doggin’ Ski Ballet Clinic

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 10, 2012 - This Saturday, April 14, Squaw Valley is hosting the resort’s annual Retro Ski Day complete with Retro Pool Party, live music on the KT Base Bar and a free Hot Doggin’ Clinic with Jonny Moseley and three-time freestyle ballet world champion Bob Howard.

Guests are encouraged to break out their rear entry boots, their swankiest ski sweater and all the neon they can find for the annual ode to Squaw Valley’s glorious roots. After shredding Headwall all morning on some Rossi 201's, skiers can choose to brush up on some ski ballet tricks at High Camp or hit the pool for the hottest pool party since Baywatch.

At High Camp, skiers can meet up with Jonny Moseley and three-time freestyle ski ballet world champion Bob Howard from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a FREE, truly retro Hot Dog Freestyle and Ski Ballet Clinic. Learn the classic crossover and see if you have what it takes to land a tip roll. After attempting some hot doggin’ with the masters, stop by the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub for the Retro Pool Party with DJ Zeb from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Following a truly righteous day on the slopes – skiers and riders can head down to the KT Base Bar to enjoy live music from The Nibblers from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and $3 Coors specials for everyone in retro gear.


Retro Ski Day Event Schedule:

12 p.m. to 3 p.m. FREE Freestyle Hot Doggin' Clinic (Meet at High Camp) featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley, three-time freestyle ballet world champion Bob Howard, two-time Olympic Medalist for freestyle demonstrations Lane Spina and National Ski Team member and World Cup freestyle Thom Brisson.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Retro Pool Party at High Camp Hot Tub with DJ Zeb

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music by The Nibblers at the KT Base Bar

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 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.

For great spring ski and lodging packages, call 1-866-366-7261
or visit squaw.com.