Thursday, June 27, 2013

Squaw Hosts Free Family Movie Nights Every Thursday Night Starting June 26th and through July & August
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 26, 2013 – This summer, families can enjoy free outdoor movies under the peaks of Squaw Valley. Families and friends can catch new releases and summer blockbusters on a giant inflatable screen, with a different movie showing every week. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Movies will start at 8:30 p.m. June 26 and every Thursday in July and August (weather permitting) in the Events Plaza in The Village at Squaw Valley.

In addition to weekly family movies on Thursdays, The Village at Squaw Valley will also host free Bluesdays concerts every Tuesday night in July and August. Click here for the full Bluesdays media release.


June 26: “The Hunger Games” (Rated PG-13)
In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.

July 4: “Men in Black 3” (Rated PG-13)
The MIB duo of Agent Jay and Agent Kay are back in action. When the world is threatened by an evil alien, Agent Jay travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with the younger Agent Kay to stop an evil villain named Boris from destroying the world in the future. Emma Thompson will play take-charge MIB operative Agent Oh, who is monitoring a prison breakout.

July 11: “The Dark Knight Rises” (Rated PG-13)
Christopher Nolan returns to complete the Gotham trilogy that launched with “Batman Begins” and reached the stratosphere with the billion-dollar blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” Christian Bale prowls the night as the Caped Crusader, fighting crime and corruption.

July 25: “Wreck-It Ralph” (Rated PG)
Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan -- win a medal -- but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph's only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking "glitch" from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy.

August 1: “The Avengers” (Rated PG-13)
When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. That team includes superheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye and The Hulk

August 8: “Les Misérables” (Rated PG-13)
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. The world’s longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooper’s sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale.

August 16: “Moonrise Kingdom” (Rated PG-13)
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, this Wes Anderson film tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore -- and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.

August 22: “Skyfall” (Rated PG-13)
In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past come back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

August 29: “The Hobbit” (Rated PG-13)
This epic is the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum.

The Village at Squaw Valley Hosts Bluesdays with Free Concerts Featuring Top Blues Acts
Bluesdays return to Squaw every Tuesday in July and August, featuring blues concerts, food specials and great deals


[Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 25, 2013 – This summer, Bluesdays return, bringing free concerts by some of the country and region’s best blues acts to The Village at Squaw Valley every Tuesday evening in July and August. Music lovers can enjoy music in Squaw’s spectacular mountain setting as they sample the delicious blue plate food specials like sushi, gyros or pizza, or kick back with a cold brew, glass of wine or cocktail from the Blues Bar. Bluesdays performances will take place in the Village Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m every Tuesday in July and August.

For the full Bluesday experience, guests can enjoy discounted rides on Squaw Valley’s aerial tram all day on every Bluesday. Squaw’s aerial tram rises 2,000 feet from the base area to High Camp, where families can enjoy mountaintop activities such as swimming, poolside dining, roller skating and hiking, including free daily guided hikes. Bluesday discounts include $10 off adult tram rides and $5 off child, youth and senior tram rides, as well as additional package discounts.

In conjunction with the weekly blues performances, The Village at Squaw Valley is offering a Bluesdays lodging package that includes an overnight stay in a condominium-style suite with an excellent view of the stage (based on availability). Good for Tuesday night arrivals, the package starts at just $104 per night ($52pp/pn). For more details, call 1-800-731-8021 or see squaw.com/the-village/lodging/lodging-packages-specials/bluesdays-lodging.

Featured blues acts for summer 2013 include:

July 2 - Chris Cain
Chris Cain, a master of blues guitar, blues vocals, blues keyboards and blues vocals, has been called “blues guitar at its finest, a must see.” Cain has established himself as a musical force to be reckoned with, and as San Jose Mercury News music reviewer John Orr writes, “more than anyone else, anywhere, Chris Cain represents the future of the blues.” www.chriscainmusic.com

July 19 – Mark Hummel and The Blues Survivors featuring Little Charlie Baty
The past two decades have seen the emergence of young harmonica-led blues bands. In Oakland, the northern capital of California blues, resides the incredibly powerful harmonica player and vocalist Mark Hummel, leader of The Blues Survivors, who has been a major force in shaping and defining this musical genre. The New Yorker writes, “A specialist in the West Coast blues, [Cain] is a seasoned showman who knows more than a thing or two about how to please an audience.” www.markhummel.com/index.html

July 16 - David Jacobs Strain & The Crunk Mountain Boys
David Jacobs-Strain, a fierce slide guitar player and a song poet from Oregon, is known for both his virtuosity and spirit of emotional abandon. His live shows move from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swing back to swampy rock and roll. It is a range that ties Jacobs-Strain to his own generation and to guitar-slinger troubadours like Robert Johnson and Jackson Browne. www.davidjacobs-strain.com/Strain/

July 23 – Janiva Magness
The 2013 Blues Music Award Winner for Contemporary Blues Female Artist, Janiva Magness is a singer of raw power, emotional complexity and seemingly unimaginable technical ability. While Magness soulfully knocks it out of the park when she performs her originals, she has also made quite the name for herself with her blues and soul covers. janivamagness.com

July 30 – Tinsley Ellis
Tinsley Ellis wears his Southern roots proudly despite averaging over 150 live shows a year. Ellis has played in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Europe, Australia and South America. Whether he’s out with his own band or sharing stages with major artists like Buddy Guy, The Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule or Widespread Panic, he always digs deep and plays, as Guitar Player says, “as if his life depended on it.” www.tinsleyellis.com/index.html

August 6 – Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers
Originally a co-founder of the Nighthawks, the Washington D.C. based blues and roots rock ensemble, Jimmy Thackery has been on the road as a solo musician for 15 years proving each night that he is still the guitar powerhouse in the blues. Whether headlining a festival in South Dakota or jamming for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, Jimmy Thackery will always unleash an intense volley of rockin' blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent. www.jimmythackery.com

August 13 – Albert Castiglia
Guitarist, singer and songwriter, Albert Castiglia made his professional debut in 1990 when he joined the Miami Blues Authority. He was named ‘Best Blues Guitarist' in Miami in 1997 by New Times Magazine, a local alternative paper. Given that he's young by blues standards and has a depth and breadth of live, studio and life experience, it is possible Castiglia may yet become a major force behind another blues and blues-rock rebirth. albertcastiglia.net

August 20- Studebaker John
As a songwriter and musician, Studebaker John has emerged as a major creative force in the world of the blues today. Ahead of the pack with vision and foresight, creating a new standard and landscape for this music’s future – with John at the wheel, the future is now. www.studebakerjohn.com/index.html

August 27- Bluesdays Finale with Nikki Hill
Those who have seen Nikki Hill sing her heart out agree, asking, where did this fireball come from? Why haven’t I heard of her before? If you haven’t heard of Nikki Hill yet, you soon will, and once you see her perform, you won’t forget her. www.reverbnation.com/nikkihill

Sunday, June 23, 2013

It is with a very heavy heart that I have to inform you of the passing of my sole mate, Ingrid, passed at 1100 hours on June 23, 2013 after 41 years together. The reports will continue in her memory.
Ben

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Yoga Squaw’d Offers Free Yoga in The Village at Squaw Valley Every Wednesday

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 20, 2013 – With the opening of Squaw Valley’s new Wanderlust Yoga Studio this June, the resort has started Yoga Squaw'd, offering complimentary community outdoor yoga classes on Wednesday evenings this summer. Yoga Squaw'd classes will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on First Street at The Village at Squaw Valley, where participants can explore their yoga practice just as the alpenglow lights up Squaw Valley’s breathtaking mountain landscape.

The first Yoga Squaw’d session will take place on June 26, coinciding with the soft opening of Squaw’s new Wanderlust Yoga Studio. The free Yoga Squaw’d classes will take place every Wednesday from June 26 through September 11, with the exception of July 17.

In keeping with the spirit of Wanderlust’s fusion of yoga and music, several of the Yoga Squaw’d classes will feature DJs. Kicking off the 4th of July holiday, the first class to feature DJ accompaniment will be held on Wednesday, July 3 featuring DJ Om Jah and led by lululemon ambassador Sherry McConkey. Other dates to feature DJs will include June 10 and September 11, led by instructor Kate Dunn-Davenport.

Before or after each Wednesday Yoga Squaw’d session, yogis can relax in The Village at Squaw Valley and treat themselves to a massage at Trilogy Spa or take advantage of retail shop specials in The Village from 4-8 p.m. at Salomon, Oakley and Lather and Fizz. Ladies can also enjoy a post-yoga glass of wine for Ladies’ Night at Uncorked every Wednesday, open from 4-8:30 p.m.

Squaw Valley’s new Wanderlust Yoga Studio is scheduled to open on June 26 and will offer yoga classes seven days a week, taught by local instructors including Jenn Choi, Masha Bishop, Meg McCraken and Kate Dunn-Davenport, among others. The yoga studio will also be offering workshops and retreats throughout the year.

The fifth annual Wanderlust Festival will return to Squaw July 18-21. This year’s festival features yoga by over 60 instructors including Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Gurmukh and many more, as well as headlining music acts such as Moby and Gramatik. For more information on the Wanderlust Festival and the full line-up, see squaw.wanderlustfestival.com.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013





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NEW CHAIRLIFT THIS SUMMER, MORE SKIING & RIDING THIS WINTER!

Sugar Bowl will be hard at work this summer installing the new Crow’s Peak chairlift, bringing lift-serviced advanced/expert skiing & riding to the far west Crow’s Face and Strawberry Fields area of the mountain. Previously hike-to terrain accessed from the Disney lift, the new lift will greatly enhance the skiing experience with new runs, more vertical and easier access to some of the best terrain on the mountain. We’ll keep you posted on the progress throughout the summer, and can’t wait to show it off this winter! For more info click here, then pick up your season pass here.


LAKE MARY CABIN DINNER SERIES

Join us this summer for the Lake Mary Cabin Dinner Series, featuring Chef Alan Davis’ French-inspired California cuisine, served in a stunning setting on the shores of beautiful Lake Mary. Starting July 21 and running through September 15, with a portion of each evening’s proceeds benefiting a different local non-profit organization. Check out the calendar here, and call (530) 426-7002 to make your reservations today.


SUMMER ON THE SUMMIT WITH KIDS ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS!

This summer, treat your kids to a summer camp they’ll never forget, with the professional counselors of Gateway Mountain Center leading Donner Summit adventures including nature walks, climbing, hiking, swimming and more. Offering two week-long sessions tailor-fit for ages 4-15, visit our camps webpage for further info and to register today.


A MAGICAL VENUE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY


Searching for the ideal wedding venue for your special day? Sugar Bowl offers an exclusive experience for your wedding party, from rehearsal dinners at Lake Mary, to ceremonies on the expansive Lodge deck, or mountain-top cocktails at the top of Mt. Disney. Click here for more information, and contact our wedding professional today at (530) 426-6769 to schedule a site visit this summer

Monday, June 17, 2013

America's Most
Beautiful Bikeway

Dedication Ceremony
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Noon to 1 p.m.
Bikeway Trailhead
Kahle Drive at US 50, Stateline, NV


The first section of the 3.2 mile bike path that connects Round Hill Pines Beach with Stateline along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is complete, spinning the spokes toward the next phase of an eventual system of trails to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe.

To mark the occasion, you are invited to a dedication ceremony for America's Most Beautiful Bikeway - South Demonstration Project. Thursday, June 20th, join us from noon to 1 p.m. at the trail head on the lake side of Hwy 50 at Kahle Dr.

The bikeway is open to cyclists and pedestrians and is compliant with the Disabilities Act. Come out and enjoy a ride or stroll to Nevada Beach.

The project benefits include safer biking and walking opportunities to complement the lifestyle of "America's Best Lake" (USA Today, Aug. 2012); and positive environmental benefits through improved air quality and lake clarity through reductions in auto emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

For more information visit TahoeTransportation.org or call 775.589.5500.


Saturday, June 15, 2013




Connect with family, friends and nature in the big summer playground called Mammoth. The possibilities are endless - you can hike, bike, fish, golf, climb or do nothing at all. Check out all the exciting things to do in Mammoth this summer:

June 21-30 - Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross
Catch all the action as pro and amateur riders from all over the country battle it out in the nation's longest continually running motocross race and championship event. Learn more.


July 4-7 - Fourth of July Festivities and Mammoth Food & Wine Experience
Enjoy festivities at The Village, a parade down Main Street, hot dog eating contest, fireworks over the Eastern Sierra and much, much more when you spend your Independence Day in the mountains. And don't miss the Mammoth Food & Wine Experience - A three-day festival of food, wine, and education! Learn more.


Sierra Star Golf Course
With snow-capped peaks in every direction, winding mountain streams, lush wildflowers- you won't find a more stunning golf course anywhere. Discount offers are available for players of all levels from newbies to old pros. Learn more.


Mammoth Air Pack
Enjoy getting to and from Mammoth to LA in an hour. Save up to 50% on flights with the Mammoth Air Pack. Get 6 one-way flights for $462 (only $77 a flight) or 10 one-way flights for $670 (only $67 a flight). Prices include all taxes and fees. Air packs are valid through December 18, 2013. Hurry, Air Packs are on sale until July 4. Learn more.



Event Calendar:

Inaugural Mammoth
Half Marathon
June 23
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Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee
July 10-14
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June Lake Triathlon
July 13
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Mammoth 8/24 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race
July 27-28
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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.


Sunday, June 2, 2013

Introducing the Farm to Peak Dinner Series

July 6 and August 31

JOIN US FOR AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER - mountaintop outdoor dining on the slopes of Homewood Mountain Resort, with a breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe.

Indulge in a glass of bubbly while you are transported to the top of our mountain via chairlift to dine on amazing seasonal cuisine. Guests will be treated to a five-course meal and wine or beer pairing designed by our guest chefs and prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients from our local farms.

Tickets are $150 per person. Chairlift begins loading at 4pm.

Space is limited, so reserve online today.