Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Squaw Valley Opens for Summer on June 14 with New Base Area Activities

This summer brings new activities to Squaw Valley including a new Wanderlust yoga studio, outdoor climbing wall, croquet, bean bag toss and slacklines to the resort’s base area

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 11, 2013 – As schools wind down for the year, things are just revving up at Squaw Valley. Families can look forward to a summer full of mountain adventures and incredible activities. New this summer, Squaw Valley is opening a Wanderlust yoga studio (click for news release) as well as several new base area activities. Squaw also boasts an incredible line-up of summer events, including vibrant festivals and concerts held nearly every weekend in The Village at Squaw Valley. Squaw Valley’s aerial tram and summer activities are slated to open on Friday, June 14.

New activities for this summer include an outdoor climbing wall as well as free croquet, bean bag toss and a slackline park. All activities will be located in the resort’s base area, offering easy access for families and guests of all ages. Also new this summer, paintball is moving from High Camp to the base area for increased accessibility.

On the mountain, guests can ride the aerial tram to enjoy the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub, the High Camp Roller Rink, or grab a bite to eat at the Poolside Café. Other mountaintop activities include free daily guided hikes as well as mountaintop disc golf, tennis and geocaching, all of which are free with an aerial tram ticket or 2013-14 season pass.

2013-14 Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows passholders receive free tram access all summer long. Active duty military can ride the tram free of charge, and new for this summer, active duty military will also have access to 50 percent off pool passes at the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub.


MOUNTAINTOP ACTIVITIES

Aerial Tram Rides
For some of the most stunning views in Lake Tahoe, guests can ride Squaw’s aerial tram from the base area to High Camp at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Climbing 2,000 feet, the tram offers incredible views of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe itself. Once at High Camp, guests can enjoy miles of scenic hiking trails or mountaintop activities such as swimming, roller skating and disc golf, as well as dining at the Poolside Café. The tram makes exploring Squaw’s upper mountain possible for families and kids of all ages. Family pets are also welcome on-board provided they are well-behaved and on a leash.

The aerial tram will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17. Tram tickets cost $32 for adults, $25 for youth and seniors, and $10 for kids 12 and under. Save $10 off on Bluesdays, on Tuesdays in July and August. 2013-14 Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows passholders receive free summer tram access.

Disc Golf
Squaw Valley brings disc golf to a whole new level, offering 18-holes at elevation 8,200’. Access to the disc golf course is free with an aerial tram ticket or 2013-14 season pass. The course is slated to open June 14 at High Camp pending snow melt conditions. Discs will be available for purchase at the High Camp retail store. Disc Golf will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.

Hiking
Hikers can experience Squaw Valley’s pristine alpine beauty though the mountain’s vast trail network. Those looking for a moderate to difficult climb can hike Squaw Valley’s Shirley Canyon, where the hike leads through lush greenery and cascading waterfalls. Hikers can also ride the tram up and then hike down through Shirley Canyon – or hike up Shirley Canyon and ride the Tram down for free, cutting the hike in half without giving up any of the sites and views. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are also welcome on the tram free of charge.

Guests can also join one of Squaw’s experienced guides for guided hikes around Squaw’s upper mountain, free with a tram ticket or 2013-14 season pass. All hikes begin at High Camp. Guides will share their knowledge of the area from the history of Squaw Valley to the flora and fauna encountered as hikers enjoy stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada.

Guided hikes leave from High Camp at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday during summer operations. Tram tickets cost $32 for adults, $25 for youth and seniors, and $10 for kids 12 and under. Save $10 off on Bluesdays, on Tuesdays in July and August.

Roller Skating
Guests can roller skate at elevation 8,200 feet at the High Camp Roller Rink (known as the Olympic Ice Pavilion in the resort’s winter months). Accessed via the resort’s aerial tram, the High Camp Roller Rink overlooks beautiful views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

The High Camp Roller Rink will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17. Roller skating is $12 for adults, $11 for youth and seniors, and $6 for children 12 and under. All tickets including traditional quad roller skate rentals. Guests can also purchase a roller skate and tram combo packages for $39 for adults, $30 for youth and $15 for kids.

Swimming Pool and Hot Tub
The High Camp Swimming Pool and Hot Tub allows guests to soak up the California sunshine surrounded by Squaw Valley’s majestic peaks. Swim and splash around with the whole family in the free-form pool or relax in the hot tub overlooking the brilliantly colored wildflowers. Lunchtime is the perfect moment to enjoy a juicy burger or fresh salad from the Poolside Café or a cold drink from the Umbrella Bar.

The pool and hot tub will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17. Pool entrance is $14 for adults. $13 for youth and seniors, and $8 for kids 12 and under. Pool and tram combo packages can also be purchased for $49 for adults, $33 for youth (13-18) and $17 for kids.

Tennis
Squaw Valley offers two breathtaking mountaintop tennis courts at elevation 8200’. Access to the courts is free with an aerial tram ticket or 2013-14 season pass, and players are encouraged to bring their own equipment and balls. Tennis racquets and special high altitude tennis balls are also available for purchase and rent (racquets only) at the High Camp retail store. The tennis courts will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.


BASE AREA ACTIVITIES

Bean Bag Toss
New this summer, bean bag toss will be set up in the base area at Squaw Valley for complimentary use. Bean bag toss is a great American past time that has been around for centuries. This free activity will be open in the Tram Promenade located near the Funitel in Squaw’s base area starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.

Biking
A great activity for families with kids of all ages is a leisurely bike ride to Lake Tahoe from Squaw Valley. Starting at The Village at Squaw Valley, a paved bike path runs the length of the Truckee River until it meets Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City. The approximately seven mile bike ride is set completely apart from the road, allowing for safe biking in addition to great views of the Truckee River and surrounding wildlife. Squaw rents bicycles in The Village at Squaw Valley – including trail-a-bikes for kids and mesh trailers for little ones who would rather relax for the bike ride. Once in Tahoe City, families can enjoy lunch and an ice cream or go for a dip in Lake Tahoe. The bike path has few substantial inclines or declines, making it an easy ride for athletic families. Bikes of all sizes are available for rent through Parallel Mountain Sports in The Village at Squaw Valley. For more serious cyclists, the path extends along the North shore and along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe all the way to Sugar Pine Point. Excellent single-track mountain biking trails also originate very nearby the Squaw base area.

Croquet
New this summer, families and friends can play croquet for free on the Tram Promenade grass near the Funitel in Squaw Valley’s base area. A great game for all ages, croquet can be as challenging as it is fun. The croquet course will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.

Geocaching
Squaw has hidden “caches” all over the upper mountain for geocachers to find using their own GPS or a Geomate Jr. unit, available for rent at the High Camp retail shop. Geocaching is free with a tram ticket or 2013-14 season pass. Geocachers may find a surprise in the hidden caches, however, all cachers are asked to follow geocaching’s “take-one, leave-one” policy and leave a surprise for others to find. The geocaches are accessible daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.

Outdoor Climbing Wall
New for this summer, Squaw Valley will offer an outdoor rock climbing wall, a fun, athletic activity for all ages. Located at the base of the Funitel, kids and grownups can have a blast climbing the variety of routes on the 26-foot climbing wall. Exciting and fun for all ages. The numerous different routes will test any climber from beginner to expert. The climbing wall will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17. Access to the climbing wall is $15 for fifteen minutes or $20 for all-day access for all ages.

Squaw Valley Adventure Center also offers an indoor climbing wall located inside the Tram building. More information on the indoor climbing wall can be found at www.squawadventure.com/climbing-wall.

Miniature Golf
This one-of-a-kind 18-hole miniature golf course winds through The Village at Squaw Valley. Custom built for the Village with many fun elements from other courses, this course is fun for kids and challenging for adults. Miniature golf is $8 per person for 18 holes. The course is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 28-30, June 4-5 and June 11 through Labor Day.

Paintball
Families and friends can play an action-packed game of paintball at the base of beautiful Squaw Valley. Paintball is a great way to have fun in the mountains with your friends and family. Newly relocated to the base area, Squaw boasts a 12,000 square foot "Speedball" course that has artificial obstacles, bunkers and a woodchip floor to facilitate sliding and diving in this high speed, high adrenaline form of paintball. Squaw Valley’s paintball course will be available for parties, corporate events and team building exercises.

Open to kids ages 10 and up, paintball is $32 for adults, $30 for youth and seniors, and $26 for kids (10-12). Semi-automatic paintball guns and mandatory safety equipment are all included. Paintball will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.

Ropes Course
Built into the hillside facing beautiful Shirley Canyon and Squaw Valley’s mountain peaks, the ropes course offers groups unparalleled teambuilding opportunities. Comprising almost 20 different high elements, Squaw Valley Adventure Center’s ropes course is one of the largest ropes courses in California. Reservations are required. Call (530) 386-1375 for reservations and pricing information.

Skyjump Trampoline
For those who have ever wanted to bounce 25 feet in the air while performing somersaults and backflips, the Skyjump Trampoline is a must-do, all ages welcome. The Skyjump Trampoline is open in the events plaza of The Village at Squaw Valley from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 28-30, June 4-5 and daily from June 4 through Labor Day. Cost is $12 for five minutes, or longer if no one is waiting.

Slack Line Park
Made nationally famous by the Gibbon Slackline Team, performed alongside Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, slacklining is an emerging sport that challenges the participant to balance along a dynamic surface known as a slackline. Squaw Valley’s slackline park utilizes a myriad of poles and concrete blocks secured into the ground as anchor points for the slacklines, allowing for many different configurations and line lengths. The lines are situated two to three feet off the ground. The slack line park is completely free to use and will be open daily starting June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended operations until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 9 to August 17.


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